Straight from the Gut: Living with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

by Cliff Kalibjian

Approximately one million teens and adults in the United States live with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis-- two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These chronic conditions can... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 059650005X
• ISBN13: 9780596500054
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Patient Center Guides
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.1" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A Comprehensive Guide to IBD

This is a great overview of the current management and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. It covers medication, surgery, diet, insurance, and more. All in all, a great starting point for the newly diagnosed and their friends and family. I've bought a number of books on Crohn's disease, and this is by far the best general overview I've found.

The second book you should buy if you have IBD

When you're diagnosed with IBD, you have no idea what's ahead. You've been having problems and now you finally have a cause... but no cure. It's a sobering moment.I went to the major websites and found a book at the library (Jill Skylar's First Year book -- a great starter). I was beginning to learn what life with this disease was going to mean, but I still felt lost. I saw this book online and ordered it. I honestly wasn't expecting much as I've spent the last year reading books on Crohn's that were either total medicalese or the basics I already knew. Cliff's book turned out to be the book I was looking for... it's beyond the basics (What is this strange disease?) and yet suitable for the layman. Additionally, it lets you hear the voices of many other sufferers. With this disease, it's easy to feel like no one understands especially because many of us don't "look sick". Cliff covers all the major topics and does so with humor, compassion and hope. Read it if you're newly diagnosed, have been suffering or want to understand someone that has been -- I consider it the most valuable book in my Crohn's library.Thank you, Cliff.

Straight from the Gut: Living with Crohn's Disease and Ulcer

This book was the best one I have read on the subject of UC & Crohn's Disease. I have done lots of research, on the Internet, the Library, talking to Doctors, and this one book answered all my questions. Whether you are looking for advice about drugs, surgery, food, working, insurance, or much more, this book has it all!!! I would strongly recommend adding it to your library.

Live and learn to live with IBD

Cliff's book is one of the best I have ever read. It is factual, personal, inspiring and intimate. On behalf of everyone stiving to find a cure for IBD, thanks Cliff for all your hard work!

A "MUST HAVE" book for IBD info

I have been so impressed by this book. As a UC sufferer of many years, I really felt at home reading it. There were so many things that I could relate to! The information is up-to-date and incredibly informative and helpful! And the quotes from everyone are just great - they really touched my heart and helped me to know that I am not alone in my thoughts and feelings.For those with IBD, or their friends and family, this book is an exceptional addition to the library. If you buy nothing else regarding this disease, buy this one!