Product Description

MND (Motor neurone disease) is notoriously problematic to diagnose with many symptoms shared with other conditions such as MS and Parkinson's. This practical guide to the disease, aimed at sufferers and their families, provides information on symptoms, treatments, management and self help based on 250 answers to real questions from sufferers and their families. It deals with common concerns about living with MDN and its long term effects, enabling everyone affected by it to take control of their lives. A comprehensive appendix contains sources of professional, voluntary and peer support is also included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #411961 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Heidi Macleod, Motor Neurone Disease Association
"…will be a very useful tool for anyone affected by MND"

Sandra Wilson, Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association
"...will be well accepted among the many families trying to find information on motor neurone disease."

About the Author
Dr Stuart Neilson is a Lecturer in the Department of Epidemiology, University College, Cork and former director of the Medical Information Systems at CSHSD, Brunel University, Middlesex. Dr Frank Clifford Rose is a Consultant Neurologist and the Director of the London Neurological Centre, Harley Street. He is a former Medical Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Customer Reviews

Easy to understand and read
This book tells you, sensitively, most things you need to know about caring for someone with MND. It explains the causes of MND,diagnosis and prognosis, complementary therapy, problems with swallowing and breathing, and many more.
A good, comprehensive book.

Book Review
Excellent book - very informative & easy to read and understand. - very quick delivery

light
I don't really like this book. It is confusing at points and not specific enough about the disease but it is pretty good on advice for carers.