The material presented in this book is adapted from the question and answer portion of a teleconference sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on the topic "Taking Care: Options to Maximize Your Health." Over 8,000 people from more than 450 sites across the United States participated in the teleconference, and the program received a national Health Information Award. The questions addressed here reflect the concerns of this wedespread group of people with MS, as well as those of family members and friends. In Living with Multiple Sclerosis readers wlll find answers to the most commonly asked questions about living with multiple sclerosis, including causes and course, symptom management, wellness management, emotional health, alternative therapies, healthcare team, and social aspects.