Living with Lupus (Paperback)

by Marietta Abrams Brill (Author)

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Product Description
For the half-million Americans suffering from lupus, this informative and accessible guide contains invaluable information on what lupus is, its causes, how it is diagnosed, medications and treatments, and more. Includes an extensive glossary and resource listing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Plume; 1 edition (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452270561
• ISBN-13: 978-0452270565
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,399,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book was most informative., April 5, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

As a patient diagnosed several years ago with SLE and Sjogren's Syndrome, I have been looking for more information about the diseases. This book was so interesting and gave me so much information, I read it in 2 days. It has answered many questions for me, things that my rheumatologist never had time to follow through with me, or gave me vague answers to my questions. It was especially helpful to have the lab values explained in detail, what is, and what is not normal and to be expected with this autoimmune disease. I wish that physicians would give a copy of this book to their patients when they are given the diagnosis of SLE. I know I would have felt much better having a better understanding of my disease. It has also given me many questions that I need to address with my own rheumatologist regarding the treatment that he has for me now and his plans for treatment in the future. I would highly recommend this book for anyone that has been diagnosed with SLE.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My rheumatologist is Dr. Mark Horowitz, April 20, 2001

By	Barbs "lfd145ems" (Ronkonkoma, Long Island) - See all my reviews

I was so happy when I finally read this book. Dr. Mark Horowitz is one of the best rheumatologists out there and when he diagnosed me with Lupus 3 years ago, I never thought I would understand any of it. Thank goodness he took the time and effort to participate in this book and actually sit and explain everything to me. Any time I have a question, I have no problem going back to the book and if it is not there I call his office and he explains anything I want to know. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for some answers and not because my doctor wrote the book but because it is a GOOD book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good info for starting out, April 11, 2001

By A Customer

When I was first diagnosed, and had little to no clue about lupus, I bought this book. More because of the pink edging on the cover than its applicable title. It turned out to be very useful & filled with good information. Think of it as a "starting off" point though. It isn't as "nitty gritty" medical as it could be, nor is it a female empowerment book. It's for getting good footing when you're lost in the first icy swirl of diagnosis.