Living with Multiple Sclerosis: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Daily Life

A multiple sclerosis diagnosis can be overwhelming, leaving you with many unanswered questions. How will it change your life? Where do you start? How will you manage to take care of your loved ones, work, and travel? Shelley Peterman Schwarz, who has lived with MS for nearly forty years, understands these concerns and has written a revised and updated third edition of her book, packed with over 800 tips and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of living with a chronic illness.

A Personal and Practical Approach to Managing MS

In this extensively revised edition, Shelley shares her real-life experiences as a wife, mother, friend, and employee/employer, offering a humorous and honest perspective on coping, managing, and growing with MS. With her guidance, you’ll learn how to:

• Conserve valuable time and energy
• Develop techniques for making everyday tasks easier
• Manage symptoms and maintain positive relationships
• Stay motivated and bounce back from setbacks

New and Expanded Chapters

This updated edition includes new sections and expanded chapters on:

• A Thrivers Guide: Taking Charge Mentally and Physically
• Family and Friends: Building Strong Support Networks
• Marriage, Sexual Compatibility, and Intimacy: Navigating Relationships with MS
• Being a Parent: Managing MS as a Parent and Caregiver
• Driving and Disability: Accessible Transportation Options
• Working with MS: Finding Employment and Staying Employed
• Finding Help and Support: Resources for MS Patients and Families

Medical Issues, Home Safety, and Accessibility

Shelley also covers essential topics such as medical issues, home safety, and accessibility, including:

• Dressing and looking your best with MS
• Traveling with MS: Tips and Strategies for Easy Travel

This comprehensive guide is designed to inform, encourage, validate, and empower individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis. With Shelley’s expertise and personal insights, you’ll find the practical wisdom and support you need to meet the challenges of MS and live a full and meaningful life.