From the first moment of her diagnosis, Margaret Blackstone educated herself on every aspect of her condition. As a “patient-expert,” she made sure that the first edition of the book served as a step-by-step guide for those newly diagnosed. As a regular contributor to InsideMS magazine and with regular contact with Dr. Saud Sadiq, director of The Multiple Sclerosis Research and Treatment Center at St. Luke’s Hospital, New York, Blackstone has continued to follow the latest research and developments. This revised and updated edition provides crucial information about: •The latest research, treatments, and developments•Updates on medications•The changing rates/demographics of diagnosis (e.g., increasing diagnosis in children and teens and unrecognized early warning signs in children and teens)•Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes •Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet •Choosing the right medical team•Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers•Stress management and exercises•Current medical research and medications •Effective alternative therapies •Support group resourcesBy providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year®—Multiple Sclerosis is an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their MS diagnosis. Read Less