Lupus Q + A (Revised Edition) [Paperback]

Robert G. Lahita (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2004

A rheumatologist and a psychologist offer an informative and compassionate perspective on coping with lupus for patients and their families.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is difficult to diagnose, and the symptoms-from achy joints to skin rashes-often mimic those of other diseases. Based on extensive research and clinical experience, Lupus Q&A answers the myriad questions of the more than 1.4 million lupus patients in this country. The book demystifies lupus by explaining diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, medication, and the psychological impact of the disease.

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About the Author

Robert G. Lahita, M.D., Ph.D., is the chief of rheumatology at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. He is a former chairman of the Lupus Foundation of America.

Robert H. Phillips, Ph.D., is a practicing psychologist and the founder and director of the Center for Coping.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Avery Trade; Revised edition (June 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583331964
• ISBN-13: 978-1583331965
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #831,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Lupus
  • #51 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Rheumatic Diseases

More About the Author

Robert G. Lahita MD, PhD, FACP, FACR, FRCP, is the Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He also serves as a Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical School and is currently a senior attending physician at Saint Vincent's Medical Center in NYC as well and an adjunct Professor of Medicine at the New York Medical College.

The recipient of numerous research grants from the Primus Foundation, the Lupus Foundation of America and the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Lahita is internationally recognized for his clinical research in systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune diseases. His findings have been the subject of more than 170 published research articles and book chapters and over nine books.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Lupus International.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, January 4, 2008

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Tracy A. Johnson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lupus Q + A (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

The only value this book has is that is does answer some questions about different tests given to help diagnose lupus. However, many of the answers contradict other answers given in the book.

The authors even go so far as to say that people with lupus may use the "excuse" that they have chronic pain to get out of doing things or to have others do things for them when they're not that sick! Well, I have lupus and would love to be able to do many things that I no longer can accomplish. That two supposed "experts" would say this made me see red! We have heard that it's all in our heads often enough! Please, please don't waste your money or time with this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but there are much better books out there., July 11, 2008

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C. O'Connor (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lupus Q + A (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

Very basic overview stuff, and not completely up-to-date regarding the information. Questions are answered with a bare minimum of information, not thoroughly. The book is good if you're just starting out learning about things and want a very quick, easy read of an intro, but not if you want serious, in-depth knowledge.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Book, July 12, 2010

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Beverly L. Patrick (Clarksburg, WV United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lupus Q + A (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

This book has been very informative. I was recently diagnosed with Lupus and had millions of questions. I have found everything I had wanted to know about, including the testing that was done. I recommend for anybody with Lupus.