Multiple Sclerosis Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Its Effects on Mobility, Vision, Bladder Function, Speech, Swallowing, and Cognition, Including Facts about Risk Factors, Causes, Diagnostic Procedures, Pain Management, Drug Treatments, and Physical and Occupational Therapies

Table of Contents
Preface
Part One—Multiple Sclerosis: Causes, Risk Factors, and Disease Course
	Chapter 1—Multiple Sclerosis Overview
	Chapter 2—Autoimmune Diseases: Is Multiple Sclerosis One of Them?
	Chapter 3—Multiple Sclerosis: Complex Disease of the Central Nervous System
		Section 3.1—Nervous System: An Anatomical Overview
		Section 3.2—How Multiple Sclerosis Targets Myelin
	Chapter 4—Understanding the Genetics of Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 5—Multiple Sclerosis in Women, Children, and Men
	Chapter 6—Causative Agents of Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 7—Multiple Sclerosis: Disease Course and Exacerbation
	Chapter 8—Rare and Unusual Variants of Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 8.1—Schilder Disease—Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 8.2—Marburg Variant Multiple Sclerosis—Malignant
	Chapter 9—Other Demyelinating Diseases
		Section 9.1—Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
		Section 9.2—Neuromyelitis Optica
	Chapter 10—Multiple Sclerosis: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Part Two—Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 11—Overview of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
	Chapter 12—Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 13—Tremors
	Chapter 14—Fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 15—Speech and Swallowing Problems Associated with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 16—Vocal Fold Paralysis
	Chapter 17—Vision Problem and Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 18—Bladder Changes in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 19—Cognitive Deficits in People with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 20—Depression and Anxiety in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Part Three—Diagnostic Tests, Treatments, and Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 21—Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 21.1—Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 21.2—Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
	Chapter 22—The Multiple Sclerosis Healthcare Team
	Chapter 23—Working with a Neurologist
	Chapter 24—Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 25—Drug Treatments and Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 25.1—Multiple Sclerosis Agents
		Section 25.2—Multiple Sclerosis: Therapeutics under Research
		Section 25.3—New Drugs for Treating Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 25.4—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Warns about Worsening of Multiple Sclerosis after 
Stopping the Medicine Gilenya
	Chapter 26—Treating the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 27—Treating Exacerbations and Relapses
	Chapter 28—Treating Involuntary Movement
		Section 28.1—Controlling Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 28.2—Deep Brain Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 28.3—Myoclonus
	Chapter 29—Potential New Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 30—Multiple Sclerosis Pain Management
	Chapter 31—Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 31.1—How to Choose a Rehabilitation Facility
		Section 31.2—Rehabilitation Options for People with Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 31.3—Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation
		Section 31.4—Cognitive Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 31.5—Music Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 31.6—Cooling Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 32—Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 33—Plasmapheresis
	Chapter 34—Stem Cell Transplant Induces Multiple Sclerosis Remission
Part Four—Living with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 35—Resilience: Addressing the Challenges of MS
	Chapter 36—Self-Management for Living Well
	Chapter 37—Vaccinations and People with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 38—Contraception for Women with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 39—Multiple Sclerosis and Diet
	Chapter 40—Exercise Guidelines for People with Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 40.1—Planning Your Activities and Designing an Exercise Program
		Section 40.2—Tips for Exercising
	Chapter 41—Sleep and Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 42—Stress and Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 43—Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)
	Chapter 44—Speaking and Thinking Problems
	Chapter 45—Bladder Problems Tied to Falls in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 46—Maintaining Intimacy and Sexuality If You Have Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 47—Driving with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 48—Dealing with Mobility Challenges: One Step at a Time
	Chapter 49—Features of Home Accessibility
	Chapter 50—Equipment That Promotes Self-Care, Mobility, and Independence
		Section 50.1—Assistive Technology
		Section 50.2—Using Power Mobility Devices
		Section 50.3—Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment
	Chapter 51—Service Animals and People with Disabilities
	Chapter 52—Developing a Support Network and Group If You Have Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 53—Tips for Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers
Part Five—Multiple Sclerosis and Work, Financial, and Legal Issues
	Chapter 54—Navigating the Workplace with Multiple Sclerosis
		Section 54.1—Self-Managing the Challenges
		Section 54.2—Asking for Accommodations or Different Job Duties
		Section 54.3—Employment Support and Opportunities for People with Disabilities
	Chapter 55—Financial Planning: Security for the Years Ahead
	Chapter 56—Healthcare Options: Home Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care
	Chapter 57—A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
	Chapter 58—Put It in Writing: Advance Directives
	Chapter 59—Guardianship for People with Disability
Part Six—Clinical Trials on Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 60—Understanding Clinical Trials
	Chapter 61—Nutritional Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 62—Physical Telerehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 63—Spinal Cord Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 64—Early Exercise Efforts in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 65—Tele-Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 66—Dual-Task Performance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 67—Speed of Processing Training to Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 68—E-Support Groups in Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 69—Intermittent Fasting in Multiple Sclerosis
Part Seven—Additional Help and Information
	Chapter 70—Glossary of Terms Related to Multiple Sclerosis
	Chapter 71—Organizations with Additional Information about Multiple Sclerosis
Index