Praise for the first edition: ""Well-conceived and written volume.... Great sensitivity to the realities of dealing with MS and gives straightforward information about outcomes and expectations." -- Science Books and Films" Multiple sclerosis strikes one in a thousand North Americans, usually in early adulthood, just as they are building careers and starting families. Because the disease involves the central nervous system, the effects are wide-ranging and difficult to predict. Multiple Sclerosis is a fact-filled comprehensive guide to living with MS, supported by diagrams, case histories, a drug table and an extensive list of helpful books and organizations. This updated edition features new drugs and therapies. Topics include: What MS is, and who suffers from it How MS is diagnosed as possible, probable or definite Why the disease affects different people in different ways Differences between relapsing-remitting MS and progressive MS Adapting homes, careers and lifestyles to cope with the disease Treatments currently available. Combining current and authoritative medical advice and practical hands-on tips, Multiple Sclerosis is an invaluable guide for anyone affected by this complex disease.