People with multiple sclerosis may find that the physical, psychological and spiritual challenges of living with the disease can be overwhelming. Some may feel that the challenges of living with a chronic disease are very hard to face day after day. However, many people living with chronic diseases, including MS, have learned that practicing behaviors that promote resilience is the secret to not just coping with the disease, but thriving with it.

People with multiple sclerosis may find that bladder and bowel symptoms prevent them from fully interacting with their community, friends and family. It needn’t be that way. Once diagnosed, these common MS symptoms are in fact quite manageable and treatable, with the potential to profoundly improve quality of life and, ultimately, overall health.

This book explores why and how people with MS experience changes in mood and cognitive functioning, and provides the latest information on how these symptoms can be addressed—from physical activity, medications and counseling to self-management strategies.

People living with MS and their families have more tools available to them than ever before, including disease-modifying treatments, symptom-management strategies and lifestyle-related options that can improve quality of life. This book provides an overview of the various factors that often complicate medical decision-making, as well as the variety of choices available for people living with MS to treat their disease so they can maintain their best quality of life.