The Sjogren's Syndrome Survival Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (811 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572243562 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Customer said Sjogren's Syndrome Survival Guide. This new book offers a wealth of information on both the medical and psychological aspects of Sjogren's syndrome. It gives the reader a comprehensive, but plain spoken, perspective on living with this complex disease.Dr. Teri Rumpf is a clinical psychologist and Kathy Hammitt is Past President of the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation. Both authors have Sjogren's Syndrome. Because of their personal and professional qualifications they are able to describe the subjective and objective aspects of the disease.This book is totally captiva. Not a good source for treatment options Purple I was recently diagnosed with Sjogrens and have now read most of the books out there. This one, while good with the emotional issues of dealing with a chronic illness, is severely lacking if you are looking for treatment options. Yes, it provides the standard treatments for dry eyes and dry mouth (as do pretty much all of the sources out there) but if you have any additional manifestations whatsoever (especially extraglandular issues) you will find no help here. Yes, it does tell you that Sjogrens can affect your lungs, for examp. If you have Sjogren's, this is a must buy If you have Sjogren's, this is a must buy! I was so sick of trying to get information about this topic. This information assisted me in stepping up taking care of myself and addressing my own medical care. I was so sick of people saying "Oh, thank goodness it's not Lupus". Now I have information. Wish the book addressed alcohol use and Sjogrens. I have found it to be a HUGE cause of my flares and joint pain.
Their book offers you the most current medical information about Sjogren's along with an in-depth explanation of the disorder, including how it is diagnosed. It can also affect the kidneys, GI tract, blood vessels, lung, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. The book will teach your how to advocate for yourself within the health care system and how to team up with your physician to coordinate the necessary medical care. This debilitating illness, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own mois