Motor Neurone Disease

Showing how to help someone with motor neurone disease live their life, this book spells out what the disease is, what the doctors will do, and how to cope with the difficulties. It also examines possible dietary factors causing the disease, the benefits, and drug trials. It shows how to treat the physical and emotional effects for the family.

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Motor neurone disease affects the nerves that control the muscles of the body. A diagnosis of MND can be very frightening, but the good news is that we now know more about MND than ever before, thanks to advances in care and research. Dr David Oliver's book shows how much can be done to help someone with the disease live their life to the full. Dr Oliver spells out what the disease is, what the doctors will do, and how to cope with the difficulties. This new edition also examines possible dietary factors in causing the disease, the latest on benefits, and up to date thinking on drug trials. He shows how to treat not just the physical effects but also the emotional ones for the whole family. Dr Oliver also explains the vital role of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.