Lupus Handbook for Women: Up-to-Date Information on Understanding and Managing the Disease Which Affects (Paperback)

by Robin Dibner (Author) "At one time, lupus was considered a rare disease, but, thanks to better diagnostic techniques and greater awareness on the part of physicians, we now..." (more)
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A complete Guide for Women with Lupus

The Lupus Handbook for women provides all the information a woman needs to understand the disease, its diagnosis, and the treatment. It will answer her questions and help her to work with her doctor in managing the disease.

Rheumatologist Dr. Robin J. Dibner, in clear and supportive terms, tells women what they need to know, including:

* What lupus is, how it affects the body, and why women are particularly vulnerable to it (90 percent of Americans with lupus are women)
* The three different types of lupus (discoid lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE], and drug-induced lupus)
* How to get a correct diagnosis and understand the tests (because the symptoms are often mistaken for those of other illnesses, it can take three to five years to get a definitive diagnosis)
* The pros and cons of the various conventional drugs and therapies
* What the new, experimental treatments are, whom they are for, and what their risks and benefits are
* How to use stress control, diet, and exercise to prevent flare-ups and maintain health
* How to keep lupus from interfering with a normal dating and sex life and with the development of healthy relationships
* How to have a safe, though high-risk, pregnancy

The Lupus Handbook for Women also includes information on the major lupus research centers, support groups, and other sources of help and information.

About the Author
Robin Dibner, M.D., is a clinical rheumatologist. She is the Associate Director, Department of Medicine, and Medical Residency Program Director, at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Dibner is also Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; 1 edition (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671790315
• ISBN-13: 978-0671790318
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,709 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Help, May 21, 2000

By A Customer

I borrowed this book from the library and I just had to buy it. I have read a lot about lupus since my diagnosis 4 years ago. This is the most useful resource I have found yet. It explains the disease and possible causes, and also gives information on the tests that lupus patients routinely undergo.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good informative book, November 5, 2002

By A Customer

I thought this was a good book for anyone who is trying to learn more about lupus. I have had the disease for many years, and still found things I was not sure of. I would reccomend it to others for sure. I would also recommend Stolen Moments, as it shows someone living with lupus in a differnt way. Both are excellent books for lupus patient to read.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lupus Handbook For Women, October 16, 2001

By A Customer

A comprehensive book, although it could go into more depth in areas. The page numbers are on the binding side of each page, which makes it difficult to thumb through to find anything.