Practical advise on how to cope with one of the most common rheumatic-type auto-immune diseases. Sjogrens syndrome (pronounced show-grens) is the most common rheumatic-type auto-immune disease after rheumatoid arthritis, affecting up to half a million people in the UK. The most common symptoms include dry eyes and dry mouth, joint and muscle pain, thrush, difficulty in swallowing, fatigue and depression. Frequently people with Sjogrens syndrome suffer from anther auto-immune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. This book covers: Diagnosis; How Sjogrens affects the body; Treatments; Exercise; Self-help; Coping with pain; Pregnancy; Relationships; Practical and financial help
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
ISBN-13
9780859699129
eBay Product ID (ePID)
86659711
Product Key Features
Book Title
Living with Sjogrens Syndrome
Author
Sue Dyson
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Coping with Illness
Publication Year
2005
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
138mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Sue Dyson
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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