Lupus Q & A

by Robert G. Lahita, Robert H. Phillips

A rheumatologist and a psychologist offer an informative and compassionate perspective on coping with lupus for patients and their families.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is difficult to diagnose, and the symptoms-from achy joints to skin rashes-often mimic those of other diseases. Based on extensive research and clinical experience, Lupus Q&A answers the myriad questions of the more than 1.4 million lupus patients in this country. The book demystifies lupus by explaining diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, medication, and the psychological impact of the disease.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jennifer Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative if a bit outdated. The only part that effected was the meds section. This disease has been around a long time and there is still limited information about specifics on it. Why do I have to have the dumbest medical conditions ever?

[Siobhan O' Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

everything you need to know

[Deana · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy to read, very informative guide about Lupus and is good for anyone curious about the disease, a must read for anyone with it.

[Tammy Chaffins · Rating 5 out of 5]

answers many questions I have about this horrible diease I have had for years

[Cheryl Hendricks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read for people newly diagnosed with lupus. It answers most of your questions about lupus.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think every possible question you could have was covered.

[Leeann · Rating 3 out of 5]

A basic q&a in simple terms about lupus. A good read for anyone newly diagnosed, but not familiar with the illness.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good book to pick up if you want to learn about Lupus. Although there are never any 'correct' answers for Lupus as every person that has it is a little different. There are similarities about the disease and people diagnosed with it. It's written in a question and answer format so makes for easy reading. You can pick up the book and read a lot of it at once or just a page or two at a time. Some of the questions are basic but others are more complex and gets into DNA and cell of the body make up with people diagnosed with Lupus. I have added it to my wishlist to buy for my own bookshelf as it is one that a person could turn to over and over

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an okay book. I'm glad I read it but I wish I could have found a more updated version. There was a lot I didn't know about lupus.

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend loaned to this me months ago, I have read it over and over.. It is the best source for auto-immune.. I now have my own copy!!! Thx friend...

[Belinda Belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative!

[Traci · Rating 4 out of 5]

was pretty good as far as answering the majority of questions for people, either with lupus, or those who know someone with lupus.

[Tammie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Lots of good information!

[Brittany Hunt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read the revised edition so much more helpful learned alot about the lupus I have

[Olga Smolnikova]

Great