Coping with lupus

a practical guide to alleviating the challenges of systematic lupus erythematosus

Edición de la obra Coping with lupus

"<B> A completely updated and revised edition that provides comfort, information, strategies, and advice for those living with lupus. </B> There is no cure for lupus, so a diagnosis of this potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder is understandably disquieting. This new edition of <I>Coping with Lupus</I> answers all the important questions one might have and offers practical coping strategies to help those with lupus live their lives to the fullest. Dr. Robert Phillips, the founder and director of the Center for Coping, lends his expertise in dealing with the psychological aspects of chronic health problems to address a range of issues, including: <BR> The medical facts-what lupus is, and how it is diagnosed and treated <BR> Medications, nonmedical pain-control methods, exercise, and diet <BR> Lifestyle changes to maintain optimal physical and emotional health <BR> Coping strategies for virtually every facet of living with lupus"-- "The founder and director of the Center for Coping in Long Island, NY offers this completely revised and updated edition of his authoritative and practical guide to alleviating the challenges of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus"--