This handbook serves as a guide to living the best life possible in spite of having a devastating, progressive and painful disease: adhesive arachnoiditis. There is hope and help! Contained within is the collective wisdom gathered from Dr. Forest Tennant and his colleagues through many years of treating patients the old-fashioned way: observing and documenting signs and symptoms, laboratory testing, MRI interpretation, continuous research, and listening to the patient. Discover what is needed to feel better, gain function and enjoy being a participant in life once more. Working with your health care provider along with informed self-care is essential for an improved life. What to do to care for yourself until you find medical help is also covered. There is reason to have great hope! Life is waiting for you. Never give up! You are worth it!