TY - BOOK AU - Stachowiak,Julie TI - The multiple sclerosis manifesto: action to take, principles to live by SN - 1932603441 (pbk.) PY - 2010/// CY - New York PB - Demos Health KW - Multiple sclerosis KW - Popular works N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Proceed with confidence -- Be an MS expert -- Put your symptoms in their place -- Make your doctor work for you -- Don't let treatment just happen -- Go off-road responsibly -- Be prepared to enjoy life -- Create health in new places -- Reform relationships on your terms -- Cooperate with your emotions -- Get "in the mix" for comfort and relief -- Make things better -- Conclusion: The bottom bottom line N2 - As a person living with MS, Stachowiak gives us a call to self-help, self-reliance, and political action. Learn to create your own personal mission statement, evaluate your doctors and medical treatment, and learn to stand up for yourself ER -