100 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide [Paperback]

Andrew S. Warner (Author), Amy E. Barto (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0763739677 | ISBN-13: 978-0763739676 | Publication Date: September 22, 2006 | Edition: 1

Approximately One Million Americans May Have Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis. Whether You're A Newly Diagnosed Patient Or A Loved One Of Someone With Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis, This Book Offers Help. The Only Text To Provide Both The Doctor's And Patient's Views, 100 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis Provides Authoritative, Practical Answers To The Most Common Questions Asked By Patients And Their Loved Ones, Including Questions About Treatment Options, Post-Treatment Quality Of Life, Sources Of Support, And Much More. Written By Drs. Warner And Barto, With Actual Patient Commentary, This Book Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Coping With The Physical And Emotional Turmoil Of Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 1 edition (September 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763739677
• ISBN-13: 978-0763739676
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best resources I've read, March 24, 2008

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wormybook "mj" (nj) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide (Paperback)

This book is an invaluable resource for me. I borrowed it from the library then decided to purchase a copy. My 2.3 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with UC and this book touched on just about everything I wanted to know. Although she is very young and the info on children was small, I gained a lot of important information about every aspect from symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and surgery to her future in dealing with this disease and possiblity of her increased risk of cancer. In between are true accounts of people with both Crohn's and UC and their experiences with different medicines, flare-ups and emotional issues. What I came away realizing is that IBD is unique for each person and along with the many options for managing symptoms and flare-ups, how well a person's chance to remain in remission will depend on the individual and how they respond both mentally and physically. There are no quick fixes nor are there magic combinations that work for everyone. There are also no guarantees that you can eliminate flare-ups or predict when you may have them. But you can become aware of your body, your options, your triggers and your outlook. If you are looking for an up to date resource for a newly diagnosed UC or CD I highly recommend this book.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 100 Questions and Answers about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, December 15, 2007

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C. Beebe "cinch" (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide (Paperback)

This book has most of the answers to the questions about these horrible diseases. Dr. Warner is our doctor and is very dedicated and knowledgeable.
The book gives information in a concise and informative manner. I have given copies to people I know who have these diseases in the hope that they will become informed health consumers. Everyone has been very thankful for the information.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough guide with answers not available elsewhere, April 23, 2008

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K. Fincher "Katie" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide (Paperback)

This book is extremely helpful in answering questions you may have and some you may not have thought to ask. Highly recommended as one of the top two layperson-oriented books to read if you have Crohn's or colitis.