The Sjögren's Syndrome Survival Guide

by Teri P. Rumpf

Little is known in the medical community about Sjögren's (pronounced show-grins) syndrome, although it is statistically the most prevalent autoimmune disorder in the US, afflicting some 2 to 4 million people, the majority of whom are women. Sufferers often spend years going from specialist to specialist before being properly diagnosed. This debilitating illness, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture producing glands, results in dry eyes and dry mouth, and dryness of the skin, nose, and vagina. It can also affect the kidneys, GI tract, blood vessels, lung, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. This is the first and only book to provide a specific program of self-help strategies for sufferers.

Authors Teri Rumpf and Kathy Hammitt are both Sjögren's sufferers. Their book offers you the most current medical information about Sjögren's along with an in-depth explanation of the disorder, including how it is diagnosed. The book will teach your how to advocate for yourself within the health care system and how to team up with your physician to coordinate the necessary medical care. Learn the most effective ways to reduce symptoms, deal with pain, and cope psychologically with Sjögren's challenges.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Medical

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Chet · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors Teri P. Rumpf & Katherine Morland Hammitt created a well written book for both the newly diagnosed person, and for someone who has been living with Sjogren’s Syndrome for a while. There is something for everyone, including sections worth having close family or friends read in order to help them understand what you are going through and establish their expectations of what you may no longer be able to do. The authors also provide a wealth of reference materials that one would be unable to easily find with standard internet search engines.

[C.ledoux · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been the most I have found on the disease since my diagnosis. A great read for doctors, patients & families coping with the disease.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting - however it dealt mostly with the emotional aspects of Sjogren's. Didn't have a lot of what I was looking for.

[Blissom Booblé · Rating 3 out of 5]

Left a lot to be be desired. Good intro to Sjogren's Syndrome.