<div><div>From the first moment of her diagnosis, Margaret Blackstone educated herself on every aspect of her condition. As a &#8220;patient-expert,&#8221; 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&#8217;s Hospital, New York, Blackstone has continued to follow the latest research and developments. This revised and updated edition provides crucial information about: <br>&#8226;The latest research, treatments, and developments<br>&#8226;Updates on medications<br>&#8226;The changing rates/demographics of diagnosis (e.g., increasing diagnosis in children and teens and unrecognized early warning signs in children and teens)<br>&#8226;Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes <br>&#8226;Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet <br>&#8226;Choosing the right medical team<br>&#8226;Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers<br>&#8226;Stress management and exercises<br>&#8226;Current medical research and medications <br>&#8226;Effective alternative therapies <br>&#8226;Support group resources<br>By providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, <i>The First Year&#174;&#8212;Multiple Sclerosis</i> is an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their MS diagnosis.</div></div>