The New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook

by Daniel J. Wallace

Book Overview

Afflicting nearly four million Americans, Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that commonly causes dryness of the eyes, mouth, and nose, and that can lead to complications including profound fatigue, depression, and lymphoma. While there is no cure for Sjogren's, much can be done to alleviate the suffering of patients. This extensively revised handbook offers everything you need to know to cope with this disease.
The New Sjogren's Syndrome...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195172280
• ISBN13: 9780195172287
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.4" x 6.2"

Customer Reviews

worth the price

this book is an excellent and detailed look at Sjogren's effect on all body systems. The appendix at the back that lists all the products that help you cope with dry eye, dry mouth, etc is worth the price of the book. I recommend this to anyone who has been diagnosed with Sjogren's. Lot's of practical advice.

A Must-Read for those with Sjogren's Syndrome

This is one of the best books out there on Sjogren's Syndrome. Because Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that can affect many different parts of the body, it can be very difficult to live with...however, this book goes into detail about every possible manifestation of the disease and how to cope with them. It's very comprehensive and very scientific at times, but well worth the read.

Sjogren's Syndrome

This is a must read for anyone with this syndrome. You will need to buy several coppies to carry and give to your care takers and Dr.s. Most Dr. know OF Sjogren's, but very few know HOW TO care for people with it and the complication that come from not understanding how important that moisture is to a Sjogren's patiant. My Husband had surgery and told the anesthesiologest of his condiction and they did not make any changes. After surgery he was so dried out and throat was sore, he could hardly sleep. We received the book about a week later and found that Sjogren's patients should have different trement to keep them from dring out. We have given all the Dr.s that tend to my Husband this book to read. It is cheeper to educate them, than suffer the discomfort.

Review for the New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook

Very good book. I found it very informational. It is a must have for people that want to understand the disease or learn more about it. I specially liked the chapters about Sjogrens and pregnancy and the one about the antiphospholipid antobody. It has been the most complete and comprehensive handbook in Sjogrens that I have read.

A great reference book -Will not sit on your book shelf

The first time you receive this book, try to read the entire book. As your symptoms come and go, pull out this handbook and use it as a reference to see how doctors and patients cope with different symptoms and flair ups. When I travel, I always pack this book. Different climates affect each person differently. What may work in your area, will not always work in different parts of the world. Due to the fact I drink plenty of water, my seven year old nephew gave me the nickname of Princess Sponge