Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis

KNOWLEDGE DISPELS FEAR

Prepared by: Linda Mull

UNDERSTANDINGUNDERSTANDING

Successful treatment Effective self management

KNOWLEGDEKNOWLEGDE

WHAT IS: Multiple Sclerosis ? Type of Multiple Sclerosis ? Basic principles of disease management ? Prognosis ?

NORMAL LIFESTYLENORMAL LIFESTYLE

How to cope Family problems Social profile Employment problems

People are not born knowing People are not born knowing how to cope with MShow to cope with MS

Understanding doesn’t come Understanding doesn’t come with the diagnosis of MSwith the diagnosis of MS

Successful coping is a learned Successful coping is a learned behaviorbehavior

The doctor is dependent on The doctor is dependent on you and your descriptive you and your descriptive

abilityability

DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSIS

Mysterious Syndrome

FIND A DOCTOR WHO:FIND A DOCTOR WHO:

Knowledgeable Listens to you Uses a team approach Unique or disease specific Specialist

Learn as much as possibleLearn as much as possibleTake responsibility for your Take responsibility for your

healthhealth

Is there a perfect doctor?Is there a perfect doctor?

PartnershipPartnership

Do not get angry Tell all Take medications as prescribed Seek information/help

Working with your doctorWorking with your doctor

Write down questions in importance of answers

Make it a pleasant experience Get the best treatment possible

Coping TechniquesCoping Techniques

Understand your MS Get the best treatment Learn relaxation techniques Adopt an exercise program Pursue an interest/hobby Join a support group Contact MS Society