Taking Charge of Lupus:: How to Manage the Disease and Make the Most of Your LIfe [Paperback]

Maureen Pratt (Author), David Hallegua (Author), Daniel J. Wallace (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 3, 2002

While there is no known cure for lupus erythematosus and the course of the disease is unpredictable, Maureen Pratt-diagnosed with lupus herself-believes daily life for the sufferer can be greatly improved. Based on her own personal experiences and written with a doctor, this book provides essential information on how to manage with the condition on a day-to-day basis including:

€ Choosing a doctor
€ Coping with medication side effects
€ Designing a home environment that accomodates physical limitations
€ Dealing with insurance and other financial issues
€ and the role of faith

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About the Author

Maureen Pratt is an author and playwright diagnosed with lupus. She is a contributor to Lupus Line, the quarterly newsletter of the Southern California Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, an ambassador for the Arthritis Foundation, and a board member of LupusLA, an organization targeting awareness and fund-raising in the entertainment community.

David Hallegua, M.D., is an internist and rheumatologist who runs a private practice in Beverly Hills, specializing in treating lupus and other autoimmune disorders. He works closely with Daniel J. Wallace, M.D., who heads the largest lupus practice in the United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade; 1St Edition edition (September 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451206991
• ISBN-13: 978-0451206992
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Lupus
  • #72 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Rheumatic Diseases

More About the Author

Even as this has been a challenging period health-wise, I'm delighted to say that my new book, "Beyond Pain: Job, Jesus, and Joy," is now out and reaching people who suffer from chronic, serious pain. As with all my books, I strive to encourage people in a positive way to reach beyond their immediate limitations and see all the wonderful potential that they possess in talent, time, spirit, and other resources. I hope that, if you choose to read it, "Beyond Pain: Job, Jesus, and Joy" will provide you with extra sustenance for your journey - a journey that I, too, travel each day.

For more about me and information about my upcoming interviews, television show, and books, please see my website: www.maureenpratt.com, or visit me on Twitter (www.twitter.com/maureenpratt) and Facebook (MaureenPratt).

May you be blessed with joy, comfort and peace!
Maureen

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite so far, July 30, 2007

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This review is from: Taking Charge of Lupus:: How to Manage the Disease and Make the Most of Your LIfe (Paperback)

This book, while not as info heavy as so many of the others (like The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families), has been my favorite so far. It's a great resource as far as how adapt your life after diagnosis. It's a very validating read, and I'm going to recommend it to friends and family so they have an idea of what lupus is and how it impacts one's life. Another great thing about this book is that it covers all lupus; the advice given applies to all cases, from mild to life-threatening. This is why it's more general, from a scientific perspective, but it's why I found the book to be so valuable. It's just the info I've been looking for!