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Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 2000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease.
Now Dr. Wallace has once again completely revised The Lupus Book, incorporating a wealth of new information. This Fourth Edition discusses the newest clinical trials and emerging therapies--all laid out in user-friendly language that any patient could understand. Readers will also discover fully updated sections on the science of lupus and breakthroughs in research. And as in past editions, the book provides absolutely lucid answers to such questions as: What causes lupus? How and where is the body affected? Can a woman with lupus have a baby? And how can one manage this disease? Indeed, Dr. Wallace has distilled his extensive experience, providing the most up-to-date information on causes, prevention, cure, exercise, diet, and many other important topics. There is also a glossary of terms and an appendix of lupus resource materials compiled by the Lupus Foundation of America.
Over a million Americans have lupus. The Fourth Edition of The Lupus Book offers these patients and their families a wealth of reliable, up-to-date information that will help them manage the disease and live a happier life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (48)

Just what I was looking for-a lupus reference book!
I have been searching for information that compiles lupus information in one place. True, it is not the only place, but what an informative, easy to read source.I also appreciate the appendices providing lupus resources for further information. If anyone knows of current lupus research or trials, I would be interested to learn more (email:lewisgreen@bellsouth.net).My daughter is 23 and was diagnosed 2 years ago.So young and we are interested in improving her quality of life.Thank you.

Information PLUS
This book contains very worthwhile information for a patient or family member with Lupus.Best of all it is written in a way that is easy to read and understand.I would highly recommend it!

Quite technical
The book is very technical in nature that is geared more toward health care professionals rather than general readership. There are portions of the book that are informative for those with Lupus and their families. I would not recommend reading this book prior to reading several others that are geared to the Lupus patient and their family.

You need it
Straight to the point. If you're reading this review either you or someone you love dearly have Lupus.

This handbook must be in the shelves and minds of those who confront this disease daily; not only because it explains how the body reacts to the disease,but also helps in the recognition of symptoms and bring awareness to the multiple signs of alert that one must know to react to an organ attack.

Some of the chapters are somewhat complex to the layman, but Dr. Wallace tries to make everything accessible with drawings, reference tables and extremely useful "summing up" most important point section.

Each body part that might be affected by SLE (in Portugal LES) has a separate chapter, also detailed are the ways medication work and their side effects (short and long term).

Other interesting sections are the explanation of lab test terminology, and what they mean.

The lifestyle, limitations and how to cope with the disease are also important for all to know. Can a SLE patient have a baby? Is it hereditary? What kind of protection should a patient use against the sun rays? Why is it an important alarm signal a medicated Lupus patient having high fever? Does it severely limit life expectancy? Those questions and many, many more are answered in a clear way, without evasives, but with a positive attitude.

Are you adding this book to the cart? You should.

Not a casual read ...
While I would never expect to sit in front of the fire to read this in a linear way, it's been my go-to book for clear information regarding what lupus badness has currently come a'knocking.Detailed?Yes.Scary?Surprisingly, no -- coexisting with the realities is an optimism which makes this comprehensive guide stand out.I've invested in similar books, but no longer know where I put them ... this, I have on the nightstand. ... Read more

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This could be the most important book you'll ever read if you, or someone you love, has lupus. Jill Harrington, the author, recovered from lupus over twelve years ago, using a specific diet and lifestyle. And... she's not the only one. You will read the stories of other people who have done the same thing. It isn't widely known how much of an effect the foods you eat can have on lupus and other autoimmune diseases. The people in this book have found that diet, sleep and exercise can make a profound difference. This book provides the exact program they followed, so that you can try it for yourself. ... Read more

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Not helpful
The description of the book was lacking on the website; had it been more clear I would not have bought this book.There is very little detail on a good diet to follow in the book and it is basically a vegan diet.Don't waste your time on this book.It was just a lot of stories about people who have had success with managing their symptoms with a vegan diet.So, if you want to try it, just eat vegan.I returned this book immediately.

Lupus Recovery Diet
I have found this book to be extremly helpful. Although, if taken word for word could be a bit extreme, the basic ideas are very sound. I have tried several of the recipes and they are quite good. Eliminating dairy, white flour and sugar has not only lessened joint pain, but has also helped reduce sinus inflammation. I was a vegetarian and am now a vegan. It has been easier to eliminate the cheese, yogart, eggs, et., than I thought, especially when the results is feeling better. Interested in long-term benefits/effects.

AMAZING LUPUS DIET THAT WORKS
I have had Lupus for over 20 years & have been on about every medicine available WITH ALL THE BAD SIDE EFFECTS. I was skeptical about this diet but desperate for a safer way to get rid of the pain. My doctor was amazed at how quickly my pain went froma constant "9" to a "2" and stayed there! I am healthier than I've been in years!

It's all about vegan
Presents a good argument for adopting a vegan diet as an alternative for managing autoimmune system disorders. It may be worth a try in lieu of Prednisone, Plaqenil, Cellcept and every other drug my rheumatologist keeps prescribing.

Solid Foundations
This book is just what I was looking for- a guide to managing my Lupus-like disease naturally. I only started the diet 2 days ago, so I cannot yet vouch for its efficacy, but a vegan diet is mentioned in numerous places elsewhere in terms of its benefit to those with autoimmunity. Ms. Harrington lays out a plan and justification, offering information as well as support. It can be overwhelming and confusing to look at all the health information out there on managing these illnesses, but this plan is where I choose to start. ... Read more

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Feel like you?re losing the battle with lupus? Look no further than Despite Lupus, the book that will help you obtain the emotional and physical wellness you deserve. There is no cure for lupus, but there is a way to live well, despite it. The choices involved in living well with a chronic illness aren?t easy, but no one is in a better position to make the right ones than you. In Despite Lupus, you?ll learn how your lifestyle choices have contributed to your illness, why you make the choices you do, and most importantly, how you can make better ones moving forward. A fulfilling life awaits you; this is the path that will get you there. In Despite Lupus, you?ll discover: *Tips on tackling the mental and physical limitations brought on by the disease*Insight into dealing with doctors, co-workers, friends and family members*Tricks for managing test results, prescriptions, and myriad symptoms*Exercises to help you eliminate stress, re-evaluate priorities, and refocus productivity ... Read more

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The Three Secrets to Conquering a Life-Altering Disease
Within a few years of contracting lupus at the age of 26, Sara Gorman had traveled through the first couple of rings of Dante's Inferno. Walking a few dozen steps from the bedroom to the bathroom or even turning the keys in her car's ignition was agony. Her dream of being an accomplished professional was over. Bearing children was impossible.

Today her life has been transformed. She suffers little pain. She likes her less demanding job. And she gave birth to a baby girl, as well as another after this book came out.

How Sara overcame intense physical pain and deep vocational disappointment is the subject of this affecting and memorable book. The genre of self-help books has been mined by countless authors, but Despite Lupus must be unique in its three-part reliance on technological ingenuity, the spiritual wisdom of the Christian bourgeoisie, and the support of others. Oprah Winfrey or Dr. Laura she is not. (Full disclosure: I am friends with Sara and her husband, John).

She created a spreadsheet to track her responses to the disease. She rejected the ethos of the managerial and professional classes that self worth is tied to workplace success and embraced her physical and vocational limits. And she sought the help of those willing and able to help her, everyone from her husband to a support group.

One reviewer complained that Sara's triumph over her disease can be attributed to the fact that she quit a job, a luxury that this person could not afford. Stepping down from her job did help Sara, and by my lights, her book would have profited from mentioning how single mothers or women who must work full time can cope with the disease. But this criticism can be taken too far.

Managing lupus' symptoms is possible for those with 9 to 5 schedules. In fact, as Sara's book shows, managing this fearsome disease can be achieved without sharp or constant pain to the body and with an ennobled rather than shrunken soul.

How to live well with Chronic Illness: Despite Lupus
I found out right from page one that I could have written this book!What I felt, what I was thinking; was written on these pages!For the first time; I was not alone and I was not crazy!And I felt "GREAT"!No, I was not cured!But for me; this is the part that the doctors don't explain to you and it's the part that you need to know the most!Thank you for putting you life into a book for others to read!

True insight on LIVING.
"Despite Lupus" delivers insight about living... period. I don't have a chronic illness, but I found the thoughts and ideas about being true to yourself, in your current life situation, applicable to anyone. We all have hurdles and difficulties and often our lives take unexpected turns. This book, although specifically about dealing with a chronic illness, is a lesson in how one can choose to handle any situation in life.
My family member has a chronic illness. When I gave her the book and she read the first chapter, she felt that she was reading about herself. She wants all of our family members, especially her husband to read it because it's so difficult for her to explain what she goes through emotionally (and physically) on a daily basis.
I just love this book. It's an easy read and you'll be drawn in from the first page.

Great Book! I highly recommend it for you or a loved one with Lupus!
I was diagnosed with lupus about 2 years ago and this book was a huge benefit! At the time the only information I found was on the internet.Although it was helpful, I didn't feel it on a personal level. I was so depressed and discouraged and this book really helped me see that there is a way to live well with a chronic illness by someone who was actually doing it.I have incorporated a lot of Sara's advice in my own life from adding naps to my schedule to watching my diet more closely. One of the biggest helps from this book is the spreadsheet!I don't keep an actual spreadsheet but a calendar with all my medications and daily symptoms.It definitely helps me track the progress I am making.Thank you Sara for writing such an amazing and informative book. I am striving to be like you and Live Well Despite Lupus!

You don't have to have lupus to benefit
Having known two women with lupus, I read Sara Gorman's book with great interest. Her direct and unpretentious style says to the reader, I have a story to tell you; pull up a chair. Unflinchingly, she shares intimate details of her most personal journey, sparing nothing, to paint a portrait of a debilitating and chronic disease. Despite Lupus is touching, informative and uplifting. And the lessons she learned will resonate with those who are not afflicted with the disease. Her words are universal: The importance of taking care of ourselves (physically, emotionally and spiritually), living in the moment, giving up control, accepting what we cannot change, and expressing gratitude for all that is good in our lives. I recommend this book to anyone going through a major life change--or as a reminder of what's truly important. ... Read more

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A patient-expert walks those newly diagnosed with lupus through everything they need to learn and do during their first year with the condition

Lupus, a serious rheumatological, autoimmune disease found predominantly in women, affects the connective tissues and linings throughout the body. Because of the diversity of its symptoms and severity with which it can manifest, it remains one of the most difficult conditions to identify and diagnose. Since her diagnosis with the disease, author Nancy C. Hanger educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with lupus. Starting with the day of diagnosis, Hanger provides vital information on a variety of subjects including:

• Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes

• Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet

• Choosing the right medical team

• Coping with overlapping syndromes

• Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers

• Current medical research and medications

• Effective alternative therapies

• Support group resources

By providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year™—Lupus is an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their lupus diagnosis. ... Read more

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The First Year - Lupus
The book answered a lot of questions for me about Lupus.The author, herself, has additional conditions with her Lupus which I also have.I was very pleased with my choice.

Not what reviews make it out to be
I ordered this book with great anticipation and expectations; particulary after reading all the rave reviews.I was sadly disappointed beyond belief.This book did nothing for me except give me nightmares.If you respond well to intimidation and scare tactics as in worse case scenarios this book is a must have for you.Otherwise, it is a slow painful read with stories slanted toward those with the hardest struggles.Very little nutritional or alternative therapy information. The book is dull, outdated, and in general uninteresting.It's a really hard read.Maybe I got a bootleg copy but this book is nothing like the reveiws I read here.

Lupus, exposed
I've read most of the lupus books on the market, and this one is the most comprehensive of them. The author does a great job exposing lupus' various incarnations, treatments, systemic effects, and effects it has on the people who surround those afflicted with this condition. If you or your loved ones have lupus, you will definitely become informed, and you will definitely not feel alone.

Good Information/Support
Godo reminder that I was not alone in what what I was going through.Also an easy read for my loved ones.Helped them to better understand what I am going through.I recommend the book for anyone with Lupus or an autoimmune disease.

Very helpful
This book is very useful to people with lupus. I was diagnosed with lupus two years ago, with difuse symptoms, a lot of neurologic symptomsthat one neurologist diagnosed as "you are very nervous, take a vacation, go to the beach", of course it didn't work because I had a cerebral vasculitis by lupus. Doctors shoul know about the symptoms described in this book by a patient and not only the symptoms described in medicine books. It has been very helpful to me. When I read it, I told to myself, ok, now I know more about this disease and I am more secure, I feel better. Thanks for the book. ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide to noninvasive, nontoxic therapies for lupus--written by a lupus survivor.* The only book to focus on alternative therapies for lupus.* Includes therapeutic approaches drawn from the fields of naturopathic medicine, nutritional medicine, environmental medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, nontoxic dentistry, energy medicine, and psychological healing.* Lupus affects more than four million Americans and does not respond well to conventional treatments.

More than four million Americans (90 percent of them women) have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic, debilitating disease of the autoimmune system that manifests itself with extreme fatigue, arthritic pain, rashes, and a host of other symptoms. Add to that the fact that lupus is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and the number of potential sufferers grows. Sharon Moore lived with lupus for several years before doctors finally put a name to it. The only therapies offered to her were pharmaceuticals--toxic drugs that could control or suppress some of her symptoms but couldn't cure her disease. Dissatisfied with this approach, she set about researching alternative treatments for her condition. Nine years later her health is greatly improved, and she has written this book to share the most effective natural healing techniques with other lupus sufferers.

Chock full of specific, scientific, well-documented evidence on effective alternative treatments, this book is a godsend for anyone suffering from lupus. Moore provides a comprehensive diagnostic checklist and helps readers identify the possible causes of their illness, from environmental toxins and dental amalgam fillings to compromised liver function and poor nutrition. She offers ways to nurture the mind and spirit when living with chronic disease and shows readers how they can rebuild their lives. Equally important, she writes with the understanding of someone who's been there. ... Read more

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A breath of fresh air!
I am a doctor, and was diagnosed with Lupus last year. I got this book because I know that there is a lot to be said about natural healing methods for chronic disease. There is a lot of good information here, and it is easy to read. I'd recommend it if you are looking for some direction, or need a place to start looking at alternative therapies for Lupus. I'm living proof that lifestyle modifications and natural therapies can truly change your path in life. I have made very swift progress with a combination of the conservative use of traditional western medicine, and natural healing methods such as those in this book. The harder you work at being healthy, the more it pays off :)

Lupus Alternative Therapies That Work
This is an awsome book for anyone who suffers with Lupus. It has been a great help and this author is fantastic with all she has researched and doctors information that she shares. I recommend that anyone read this that has Lupus.

informative but a bit too much information
I thought this book was good and I am happy the author is better (and hopefully continually getting better). I do think there are way too many ways she used to get better that sick people would find too overwhelming. The author also had the luxury of being a traveler-- many sick people couldn't live her life!

good 3rd or 4th book
i found this book very helpful in offering some specific ideas on how to detox the body. That kind of info is completely absent from your typical 1st book on autoimmune disease, and most MDs have little to offer in that area as well- just drugs and more drugs to counteract the side effects of the initial drugs. This book gives some specific ideas on things to try, and how to go about implementing those ideas. I found it refreshing not to hear yet another voice tell me to expect to just be on and off prednisone until i eventually need a new set of kidneys, and that there was nothing I could do about it.

If you've just developed an autoimmune disease, then this is not the first book you want. there are lots of good first books with solid info in them.

I'm not connected to the author in any way. Just a reader.

much appreciated
There was a slight problem in delivery, which was taken care of by the seller.The book was in very good condition and included a personal touch that was much appreciated. ... Read more

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This book introduces a new discovery that unintentionaldehydration causes many painful, degenerative diseases. It explainsthe direct relationship between water deficiency in the body andallergies, asthma and lupus.

You will learn:

-How to prevent and cure childhood asthma without medication
-How to recognize the signs of an imminent asthma attack
-How to identify chronic dehydration in your body
-Compelling stories of naturally cured asthma
-Answers to the most frequently asked questions about asthma and allergies
-Why medically treated asthma can lead to genetic damage
-How to prevent and treat lupus naturally ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Dr. Batman has done it again.
If you are a fan of Dr. Batman (and heaven knows I am) you have to read this book. It is an accompaniment for his other books, "You're not sick, you're thirsty" and "your body's many cries for water". Rehashes some of the information in the other books but is necessary, just in case the reader hadn't read the other books first. If you have a family member with these problems (as I do) PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give this book a chance. It could save their lives.

Quite a book, and then some, contains superb information
The book is about water and SALT. Unless you incorporate the SALT along with the water, your body will not correct the problem 100%. But if you incorporate the SALT, along with the water, and avoid the dehydrating caffeine in tea, coffee, soft drinks) and chocolate, you will not believe the results unless you experience them or are close to someone who experiences the results.

The contents of this book are amazing, and the letters from MD's confirming this discovery is too revealing of the dilemna we have allowed to persist - that of "treating" and "milking the problem" without taking the corrective steps to eradicate the problem and educate the public. The fact still exists that each one of us is responsible for what we do and for what we accept as truth. Don't take anyones word for anything, try it for yourself - you be judge, jury, and prosecutor. Are you not already the victim?

This a most remarkable book, and along with Dr. Batman's earlier book, "Your Bodies Many Cries For Water", answers the questions we all ask, and for which the answers will not come from the NIH, AMA, and "support" groups for asthma and many if not all others. Dr. Batmanghelidj calls it the "Sick Care Industry". And why will the simple answer not come from these institutions?Simply because "there is no money in it" - there is no money in water and salt. But there are billions in "treating" asthma, allergies, cancer, lupus, ms, diabetes, and the list goes on.

Use your God given head, and your God given common sense.

What's the first thing given to patients when admitted in the hospital due to severe illness of any kind?

Yes, great guess, a SALINE SOLUTION DIRECTILY INTO THE BLOOD.

Cause it's the best thing for your sick body.

Hello?Hello?Hello?Is anyone out there?Is anyone listening? Is anyone using their God Given Common Sense?

Get this book and READ IT, and DO IT.

Then see if you don't start to look around you and begin to ask "uncomfortable" questions.

Get on the web and search for water cure, salt cure, etc.

And, by the way, if you believe what you find on snopes as if God Himself had written it, then you will have a difficult road to travel.

Great but dont stop here
I have developed Infectious Asthma from an Upper Respiratory Infection a couple years ago. The Water helped alot, but if anything cures it, it will be the 12 week Zithromax regimen advocated by Dr.Hahns research. Search for Infectious Asthma on the web to find the regimen. In a nutshell, I take 500mg Zithromax for 1st 3 days, then for the next 11 weeks, you take 750mg of zithromax one day per week. After the 2nd day of starting the regimen, I feel much much better and the symptoms have all but disappeared.

Amazing much needed information
How often have we heard the advice through our lives to drink at least 8 glasses of 'water-water' (as opposed to other beverages) per day? How many of us do? I thought I was drinking enough since I always seem to have a glass in my hand as a lifelong habit, but after actually counting glasses for several days, I realised I'm coming up a little short every day.

Just that one change of conciously drinking more water and getting a little salt every day has made me feel immensely better and diminished many of the symptoms of dehydration that I never knew about before Dr. 'Batman's book came to me. A great book! It's connected so many other things together for me that I already knew about health and nutrients. Startling and yet such a simple sensible idea.

Yes, it is hard to accept but it has relieved my asthma greatly..
After a lifetime of being told that salt is bad for me, I finally let go and started to use celtic sea salt liberally (as prescribed in the book). At first I only drank the water, but adding the salt completely maximized my progress. At 4 separate times this past weekend, I stopped my own asthma attacks at each onset. It took me about 7-10 minutes each time. It took alot for me not to use my inhaler, and to just give the water & salt a chance to work.I am extremely grateful and rather emotional about it, since I thought I would be on my proventil inhaler for the rest of my life. The inhaler has caused a number of side effects, and I am now planning a detox to remove the residue of this drug from my body, which I've been dependent on for more than 27 years. And I've only been doing this seriously for 2 weeks, (and getting better with each day). I thank "Dr.B" for giving me my health back (along with hundreds of others whose testimonials I've read on the www.watercure2.com site). These are the same testimonials I was so compelled to read again and again, because I just could not believe and accept that something so simple could cure this disease that left me so weak and scared about the future of my health. Not to mention, very likely preventing other diseases I would be on the road towards. I suppose this is my own testimonial, because it really happened, and I hope that readers searching for an answer will forget their fears (that it won't work) and try it. Yes, it is still hard even for me to believe...even though it continues to work for me. But I do know for sure that I will never stop Dr.B's water & salt prescription. I will say this - if you want your health back, just take it back by taking action. ... Read more

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A complete Guide for Women with Lupus

The Lupus Handbook for women provides all the information a woman needs to understand the disease, its diagnosis, and the treatment. It will answer her questions and help her to work with her doctor in managing the disease.

Rheumatologist Dr. Robin J. Dibner, in clear and supportive terms, tells women what they need to know, including:

* What lupus is, how it affects the body, and why women are particularly vulnerable to it (90 percent of Americans with lupus are women)
* The three different types of lupus (discoid lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE], and drug-induced lupus)
* How to get a correct diagnosis and understand the tests (because the symptoms are often mistaken for those of other illnesses, it can take three to five years to get a definitive diagnosis)
* The pros and cons of the various conventional drugs and therapies
* What the new, experimental treatments are, whom they are for, and what their risks and benefits are
* How to use stress control, diet, and exercise to prevent flare-ups and maintain health
* How to keep lupus from interfering with a normal dating and sex life and with the development of healthy relationships
* How to have a safe, though high-risk, pregnancy

The Lupus Handbook for Women also includes information on the major lupus research centers, support groups, and other sources of help and information. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

EXCELLENT: GREAT INFORMATION
I have had Lupus for 19 years and this book tells it all. Great easy read and a great information guide for family and friends. I totally recommend this book.

Good for Couples
This book was an excellent source of information.While Daniel Wallaces' book is by far the best written on Lupus, Ms. Dibner writes with passion, and she offers good advice.I read this in one sitting.

Very Good informative book
I thought this was a good book for anyone who is trying to learn more about lupus. I have had the disease for many years, and still found things I was not sure of. I would reccomend it to others for sure. I would also recommend Stolen Moments, as it shows someone living with lupus in a differnt way. Both are excellent books for lupus patient to read.

Lupus Handbook For Women
A comprehensive book, although it could go into more depth in areas.The page numbers are on the binding side of each page, which makes it difficult to thumb through to find anything.

A Great Help
I borrowed this book from the library and I just had to buy it.I have read a lot about lupus since my diagnosis 4 years ago.This is the most useful resource I have found yet.It explains the disease and possiblecauses, and also gives information on the tests that lupus patientsroutinely undergo. ... Read more

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Completely revised and updated, the definitive guide to maintaining a healthy lifestyle with lupus.

An estimated 1.4 million Americans, most of them women, suffer from lupus, a chronic auto-immune disease in which the immune system attacks the body. With symptoms ranging from skin rashes to kidney dysfunction, lupus is a complicated and frustrating disease, the cause of which is still unknown.

In the newly revised Living with Lupus, Dr. Sheldon Blau helps patients, their caregivers, and their families and friends navigate this unpredictable disease. With sound, up-to-date advice on how to interpret symptoms, find a physician, choose the right treatments and medications, avoid the environmental factors that may trigger a flare-up, and reduce the risk of complications, Living with Lupus is the essential resource for maintaining a healthy and comfortable lifestyle in spite of lupus. Full of practical suggestions, cutting-edge medical information, and moving personal stories, Living with Lupus offers hope and reassurance. ... Read more

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Living w/Lupus
Well,since my hands are involved w/my lupus I can't actually READ this book.They need to make these things on audio or readable on the computer.

Living with Lupus Book
I enjoyed this book. It is well written and easy to understand. It is not as technical as some books on the topic which makes it much easier to understand. I learned a vast amount of new information from this book. It offered practical advice/information. After I read it- I had my husband and mother read it -so they could understand my Lupus much better. Definitely worth the price of the book!

A quick, easy read.
This book is a decent intro to the topic if you don't know much about it, and definitely gets points for being a quick, easy read.I would recommend it to someone that knows very little (or nothing) about lupus, but not for anyone that has a good knowledge base already.It does contain a lot of good information, but a lot of it is obvious common sense you don't need to pay for (like.. are you tired?rest!or a great way to exercise is to walk!)...

Wonderfully Informative
Easy to read, with current information. Definitely a book to buy. Very helpful and answered a lot of questions. It was nice to see a whole chapter dedicated to APS & Pregnancy. Will be recommending this book to others.

Great Read
WOW!This is was a well written book and has answered many of my questions.I was pleased to see there was a whole chapter dedicated to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.This book will stay in my personal library. ... Read more

Product Description
This insightful book demonstrates the conversations you should be having with your Doctor, presented in discussion format from both the patient's and doctor's perspective.Autoimmune diseases are chronic inflammations of various parts of the body. Lupus in particular,can present such a wide variety of symptoms and on-going health issues that it is critical to maintain an open-communicative relationship between patient and physician(s). In a familiar question and answer style, the authors show you how it's done. What should I tell my Doctor? How do I know if a symptom is important? What does it mean to the Doctor in m overall treatment plan? By example, the authors have demonstrated the development of the sacred relationship between doctor and patient. They cover common issues of daily living with thoughtful discussions of the variety of symptoms, how they may effect your lifestyle and those of your family. This guide provides constructive, adjustment strategies for a productive lifestyle. Offering both patient and doctor viewpoints, Lupus, My Doctor and Me, will leave each reader a clearer understanding for management of this syndrome. Whether part of your personal library or the public library, this guide will provide an insightful narrative for family and friends.There are over 5 million people with lupus worldwide with close to 1.4 million diagnosed in the US. Family and friends of patients will find insights as participants in caregiving. Those millions of autoimmune disease patients, including those with multiple sclerosis, diabetes, Crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, and Raynaud's disease will also find insights and useful tools in the book. This book is a valuable collection addition to all 16,000 US public libraries. ... Read more

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A top-seller in Avery's Coping with a Chronic Illness series (more than 78,000 sold) is now thoroughly revised and updated.

More than sixteen thousand Americans develop lupus each year, according to the Lupus Foundation of America. Once considered a fatal disease of the autoimmune system, current methods of therapy have made deaths from lupus much more uncommon. Many patients now live longer lives while coping with the debilitating symptoms of the disease. This completely revised edition provides informed, compassionate advice about how to choose the right medications and manage the difficult emotions brought on by living with chronic illness. Index. ... Read more

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Helpful
A Really helpful book!.I have't read it all jet, but it seems to be really inspiring and helps to see lupus in a diferent way, with more hope and help to understand a lot of things about this illness.
I think the book wan't new as they said, or wasn't used but had been in the bookstore for a while, but i think i made a good deal for the pice that i paid.

Alifesaver!!
I have been diagnosed with Lupus for almost 40 years, but I was undiagnosed for 10 years. Finally an Internist put together my collection of ailments and diagnosed me as having Lupus. This was such a relief but also a frightening time as 40 years ago Lupus was still a fairly unknown. The blood tests, etc. had not yet been fully developed and what information was out there was pretty negative and scary.
This book was not on the market at the time and I didn't know how to cope with an illness that had changed my life and how to tell my family and friends what was wrong with me.
By the time I discovered this book I had learned to live with Lupus but this book was so marvelous in describing this crazy illness, that I gave copies to family members that wanted to know more.
I also have given numerous copies to individuals who had been diagnosed with life-changing illnesses such as diabetes, etc. The author's insight on how to deal with Lupus for yourself and your family is truly applicable to anyone facing a disease that will be around for the rest of your life.
I especially recommend as required reading the chapter that is directed to family members and how they can be helpful to the Lupus patient.
At this time I am ordering this book to be sent to my daughter who is experiencing some of the ailments that are typical of Lupus. I hope that she will get the help she needs in diagnosing what is wrong with her. In the meantime maybe this book will give her some help.

Coping With Lupus: Apractical Guide to Alleviating the Chall
I have found this book to be a helpful well rounded guide to Lupus.From the symptoms before diagnosis to after diagnosis, and how to deal with every day challenges and side effects of the disease and treatments.I beleive it is a great jumping off point for the newly diagnosed.It dispells myths, and give a newly diagnosed patient comfort at a time that they may be feeling overwhelmed and desperate by the diagnosis of Lupus.It is a very easy read, as the doctor speaks in layman language rather than complicating things with lot's of medical termonolgy and anatomy terms.For a person who is looking for beginning over view of the disease it is very helpful.But, if you are looking for more datailed information on specific tests, treatments, or the physiology of the disease one would need to look further. ... Read more

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Healing Lupus gives an enlightening and instructive account of the author's personal journey with lupus over a seven-year period, from diagnosis to healing.Ms. Evans shares her personal insights and gifts that led to her healing as well as the tools that helped her get there.She has been free from lupus since 1978. ... Read more

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Author's Update
Thank you so much for visiting my Amazon page.Since my book was released in May 2008, I have been so pleased to receive numerous inquiries from many parts of the US and other countries abroad.I feel very blessed that the book is touching so many people's lives.

If you would like to learn more about the book, you can go to my website at [...].I have a new book trailer which you may also view.I really enjoyed putting it together, and hopefully it will inspire you to begin the journey and take the steps to heal yourself.

I encourage you to email me at[...] if you have any questions about the book.I wish you love and light on your healing journey!

Blessings,
Waverly Evans

Unique Inspirational Open Minded Approach to a Better Quality of Life.
My spouse and daughter have Scleroderma and Lupus. If you are not aware of these devastating, life altering and disabling diseases, you should learn about them. Living in constant pain, depression, restricted mobility and humiliation takes its toll in addition to the health and wellness affects.
Waverly's book I consider a masterpiece of strong will, determination, focus and an honest open minded approach to a higher quality of life. Her inspirational vision accepting her condition, evaluation her situation, developing a plan and implementing it with consistent dedication using and allowing only positive influences from medications, wellness and holistic treatments to beliefs and idealisms, reminds us all by the end of the book, there is no doubt we all can learn and benefit from her journey.
This book has significantly increased my hope and desire for a better quality of life for my spouse and daughter, I will read it again and certainly recommend it to everyone. It's not just about Lupus.
I found her book at HealingLupusBook.com.

A Great Book!
When she says "Healing Lupus: Steps in a Personal Journey" she is giving you the beginning, the end and the subject matter, but the process is one that takes a book to understand. She actually had the idea to try to heal herself from this terrible disease and she did it, not overnight, but she did it. It takes determination, just a little bit, everyday to begin the process. If you can heal yourself from Lupus what more can you do? Her story is inspiring and tells me that if she can do it so can I. My story does not have Lupus but the disability is the same. To heal, just don't give up.

Thank you for writing this book
Healing Lupus is riveting reading to me, as a health professional, because it provide an honest, first-hand look at a unique experience of recovery from lupus.The insights here could be applied to other chronic illnesses as well.This book is invaluable to the thousands of lupus sufferers who need the kind of testimonial that this book offers, a hopeful, even miraculous recovery from an illness that Western medicine treats with prescription medications.Those medications begin the journey, but there is a surprise here.The medications are left behind after years of struggle.The mystery of author's healing from a debilitating, sometimes fatal, illness is unraveled through the eyes and unique voice of someone who has walked the walk.The author used emotional release as the key to her physical recovery - this is no mystery to her, only to those of us who have not yet encountered such a story.We walk with her step by step as the journey unfolds. ... Read more

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Discover Exciting New Ways to Manage Lupus
Now you can take control of lupus and begin living a healthier, better life—today! This thoughtful, cutting-edge book can help you manage the flare-ups, symptoms, and side effects of lupus and put you back on the path to a more enjoyable, active lifesyle. Inside is compassionate, practical, and immediate guidance for anyone affected by lupus, including:
·Promising alternative therapies such as DHEA, essential fatty acids, and herbs
·Conventional drug treatments, including corticosteroids and antimalarials
·Easy methods to reduce stress and boost energy
·Important lifestyle requirements, such as diet and exercise
·And much, much more!
"A great resource for people with lupus, especially those recently diagnosed. New Hope for People with Lupus gives valuable and credible information about the many aspects of lupus which, as most of us know, can be very confusing."
—Gloria M. Spadaro, R.N., executive director, Lupus Foundation Inc. of New Jersey

"Reading New Hope for People with Lupus helps you become a central player in the colaborative diagnostic and therapeutic process that is what medical care is all about. This book gives hope because there is hope, particularly after absorbing the pearls in this new partner in your medical care."
—From the Foreword by Stephen A. Paget, M.D. ... Read more

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Wealth of information for the Lupus patient and their family and friends
I highly recommend this book for those who have recently been diagnosed with Lupus as well as informative for family members to better understand what Lupus patients experience. I found the book easy to read, informative, as well as keeping the focus on what Lupus patients should do to stay positive while living with this treatable though incurable disease.

A Must Have
When I was diagnosed with Lupus I was overwhelmed.I had no clue or understanding of what to expect.I skimmed through a bunch of books, looking through the table of contents and was interested in what this book had to offer.I am so glad I picked it!I was given a clear understanding of what to expect and a explanation of why certain things were happening.2 of my friends were diagnosed after me and I bought them this book.They were as lost as I was and were grateful to have it too.We all reference back to it from time to time.If you or anyone you know has Lupus, I would recommended this book as a Must Have.

Great book for those newly diagnosed.
The "New Hope for People with Lupus" was very informative. It is an easy format to follow and helpful for those newly diagnosed or reading their first book on Lupus. The coverage of both traditional and non-traditional therapies was solid. I recommend this book for those who are new to Lupus.

Unimpressed
I am a person with a possible diagnosis of Lupus, looking for information about the disease.While I found Dr. Wallace's handbook on Lupus very helpful, "New Hope" was full of silly platitutes and assumptions about my experiences of the disease (trying to be funny and sympathetic, but not mirroring my experiences at all--I found it rather condescending).It did not cover in depth alternative therapies as I had hoped.

Informative and optimistic
This a good book for any Lupus patient.I have SLE and found this book inforamtive, but it is interlaced with optimism and cases of people who were able to reduce their symptoms.It has everything.. the basics, meds, alternative therapies, coping and relationships, tips on what to ask the doc.This is a good book. ... Read more

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Part of the Oxford American Rheumatology Library, this concise, authoritative pocketbook provides the most up-to-date information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of lupus. The volume describes the pathophysiology of the condition, diagnostic strategies and tools, and current and emerging therapeutic options, focusing on direct clinical applications for busy healthcare professionals.
One million people in the United States suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease that is potentially debilitating and sometimes fatal as the immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often damages the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys and nervous system. The course of the disease is unpredictable, with periods of illness alternating with remission.It can be treated symptomatically, mainly with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, though there is currently no cure. Several promising new treatments, however, are in late-stage clinical trials.
Lupus is one of several diseases known as the 'great imitator' because its symptoms vary so widely and it often mimics or is mistaken for other illnesses, and because the symptoms come and go unpredictably.As a result, patients present with varied symptoms to different practitioners and diagnosis can be elusive, with patients sometimes suffering unexplained symptoms and untreated lupus for years.Hence, a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of lupus would be valuable to an array of clinicians and may help expedite earlier diagnosis and better patient care.
The target audience is rheumatologists in training and primary care physicians who care for lupus patients and allied health professionals who assist in their management. The book will fulfill a need for a concise, practical guide to Lupus for clinicians that distills the principal features of this complicated, often misunderstood disorder.
Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on the disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 2,000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America.He is the author of another Oxford book--The Lupus Book, and the editor of the premier authoritative lupus textbook, Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus. ... Read more

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Great information
This is a very thorough book about Lupus.It starts with the history of the disease and covers everything, like symptoms, diet, lab tests, effects on body systems, medications and their effects, conventional treatments, alternative treatments, and so much more.My only complaint is that it is written in "medicalese".I'm an R.N. and still some of it went over my head.Dr. Wallace is the "guru" of Lupus and everything he writes about it is wonderful.This is an extremely thorough book,but a little bit "up there".I'm not sure who the intended audience was for this, but it obviously is not Jane & John Q. Public.I've enjoyed it though, because it's a little "pocket rocket" (small and has everything n it).

Lupus: The Essential Clinicians Guide
This is the 3rd book that I have read from Dr.Daniel Wallace. It is easy to read, straight forward.
If you have Systemis Lupus this is one of the books to read.
This book is small and compact with loads of information to read.

Navigating Lupus
One hundred pages of pure Lupus.Concise, clear and well written, this book blends academic facts with clinically relevant information.This book makes navigating the complex world of lupus an easy task both for the primary physician and rheumatologist alike. ... Read more

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While there is no known cure for lupus erythematosus and the course of the disease is unpredictable, Maureen Pratt-diagnosed with lupus herself-believes daily life for the sufferer can be greatly improved. Based on her own personal experiences and written with a doctor, this book provides essential information on how to manage with the condition on a day-to-day basis including:

€ Choosing a doctor
€ Coping with medication side effects
€ Designing a home environment that accomodates physical limitations
€ Dealing with insurance and other financial issues
€ and the role of faith ... Read more

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My favorite so far
This book, while not as info heavy as so many of the others (like The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families), has been my favorite so far.It's a great resource as far as how adapt your life after diagnosis.It's a very validating read, and I'm going to recommend it to friends and family so they have an idea of what lupus is and how it impacts one's life.Another great thing about this book is that it covers all lupus; the advice given applies to all cases, from mild to life-threatening.This is why it's more general, from a scientific perspective, but it's why I found the book to be so valuable.It's just the info I've been looking for! ... Read more

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Recommended by Andrew Weil in Natural Health, NaturalMedicine, Lupus Novice gives a moving account of the author'ssuccessful struggle with "incurable" SLE 9 systemic lupuserythematosus), affecting mostly women. Ms. Chester shares thepersonal discoveries behind her recovery, and a meditation on what itmeans for a body to be "attacking itself." This enlarged editionupdates her story and includes a foreword by the best-sellingauthority on immune-system disease--author of Chronic FatigueSyndrome, Dr. Jesse Stoff. ... Read more

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Perhaps More Poetic Than Autobiographical
I think "Lupus Novice" is a best read for poetic, New Age (in this case, George Steiner) readers, but anyone with Lupus or any chronic illness should find it very worthwhile, insightful, and helpful.

This said, for a personal account, "Lupus Novice" seems strangely impersonal.The few interest rousing moments of personal revelation, tension, and criticism, are fairly quickly muted and/or never returned to.Also, I think the social and political dimension of modern chronic illnesses like Lupus, CFS, MS, Lyme, and so forth, all of which grow daily in number, might receive much more attention because they are so absent in the media.

Endorsed by the Institute of Anti-Aging and Longevity
Laura Chester is a gem.She writes and excellent journey of her issues with Lupus SLE.It is a wonderful insight to her soul and can help hundreds in dealing with this terrible disease.I think a big, big, big part of the diary is how she discribes her physician, Dr. Jesse Stoff.This medical doctor writes the forward to this amazing book and is mentioned many times on how he helped Laura understand this disease and what she had to go through to immune her immune function and left her body beat the disease.What Lupus patients have to understand is that Laura Chester's journey and experience is being true to herself on why the disease happened in the first place because of stress and imbalanced lifestyles and dealing with infection.All of these things are outlined in Dr. Jesse Stoff's two other books, The Prostate Miracle and Chronic Fatiuge Syndrome: The Hidden Epidemic.What's interesting in the updated version of Lupus Novice is that Laura doesn't even remember a lot of the pains she went through because she's on the road to recovery and that the past has nothing to do with her future of wellness, since it was her past issues in her life that caused the stress which lead to her disease.This is truely a fasinating book that I recommend at our Institute of Anti-Aging and Longevity to all our Lupus patients along with Dr. Stoff's other two books.In fact, the American Lupus Foundation, highly recommends Lupus Novice also to all the people with Lupus. Again, an outstanding book about, love, compassion, determination, self-actualization and witnessing to all those who suffer from lupus. Anyone interested in the protocals that Dr. Stoff applied to Laura Chester can email us at the Institute of Anti-Aging and Longevity...or call us at 1-800-878-6659 and we will be more than glad to put you on the road to recovery.

A fascinating and insightful journey towards healing
I found this book by accident in a bookstore one day, and ended up on the floor reading the whole thing in one sitting. It is a compelling and insightful account of the author's journey towards healing from SLE, exploring various natural and conventional therapies, and eventually findingrelief using anthroposophical medicine, a system somewhat like homeopathy developed by Rudolph Steiner.This also led me to investigate this form of medicine and the field of anthroposophy in general. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Informative Book
This book has been very informative.I was recently diagnosed with Lupus and had millions of questions.I have found everything I had wanted to know about, including the testing that was done.I recommend for anybody with Lupus.

A very thorough book.
Being a Lupus survivor I had to buy this book as soon as I was diagnosed and it really answered many of my questions and helped to put to rest some of my fears. All hope is not lost.

Lupus Q & A
I bought (5) different books on Lupus.This book was the best one with quick to find info later so I could ask my doctor about things he never mentioned. Also great to share with family members who hate to read (husband's) so they can learn more about how we feel. Lupus is very complicated to explain to others when you don't understand it yourself yet and each case and patient can have such differnt symptoms.

Okay, but there are much better books out there.
Very basic overview stuff, and not completely up-to-date regarding the information.Questions are answered with a bare minimum of information, not thoroughly.The book is good if you're just starting out learning about things and want a very quick, easy read of an intro, but not if you want serious, in-depth knowledge.

Don't waste your money
The only value this book has is that is does answer some questions about different tests given to help diagnose lupus. However, many of the answers contradict other answers given in the book.

The authors even go so far as to say that people with lupus may use the "excuse" that they have chronic pain to get out of doing things or to have others do things for them when they're not that sick! Well, I have lupus and would love to be able to do many things that I no longer can accomplish. That two supposed "experts" would say this made me see red! We have heard that it's all in our heads often enough! Please, please don't waste your money or time with this book. ... Read more

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Authoritative Medical Text Book for Lupus
This text book is used for the education of medical students and doctors. It's exhaustive and informative and the best text I have seen on the subject of Lupus.If you want to educate yourself about the many facets of Lupus, this would be an excellent source of information.Some of the topics in the book explain some rare and grizzly things, so don't get too wrapped up on those things if you're a patient.

Highly Recommended!
If you're newly diagnosed, I'd read "The Lupus Book" first, but then get this after. This book has EVERY detail about this disease and it's manifestations. It isn't too hard to understand. I definitely recommend this to anyone with Lupus.

This book can save your life
I wish I'd purchased this book when I was first diagnosed with SLE in 1991. This book shows specifically how the disease attacks each organ system, relevant research, and treatment. In essence, it can help the patient know when a sypmtom is serious (e.g., chest pain), and help them know the best questions to ask the rheumatologist to maximize their treatment. ... Read more

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"“This book from Liz Shaw-Stabler brings passion, guidance and hope to the struggle of people suffering from chronic illnesses. Liz has spent decades battling systemic lupus, even enduring kidney failure and the challenges of living each day after day when she feels ill, and then the near-miracle of kidney transplant - and all of the effectc on the living of life.Liz is greatly admired by all who know her – a fighter, dedicated not only to personally overcoming illness, but also to bringing health care to people of color – a group that SLE strikes particularly hard.Shaw-Stabler is a professional educator and a passionate advocate – devoting hundreds of hours to founding LupusCare, which provides education and group meetings for a community in Los Angeles that is rich in African American and Latino families – a community that needs much better access to health care and health education. This book is another step in the battle. Read it to understand, to learn, and to discover how one person can influence the battle for personal and public health. Finally, read it to be inspired and to be moved to action. This book and its author are national treasures.”

Bevra H Hahn, MD
Professor of Medicine
Chief of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Great Admirer of Liz Stabler-Shaw
Los Angeles, CA
June 2010


“Lupus is a life altering experience and wisdom provided my our teachers and mentors can be enabling and empowering Liz Shaw-Stabler has helped hundreds of women with her reassuring advice.”
Daniel J. Wallace, MD, FACP, FACR
Chief of Rheumatology at Cedares-Sinai Medical Center


Liz Shaw-Stabler was born in East Texas and received her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A & M University. She moved to Chicago, Illinois and began her career immediately after graduation. After living in Chicago for a few years, teaching high school, acquiring a Masters Degree and doing free-lance modeling, she slowed down long enough to get married. She is the mother of one daughter who resides in Chicago. Liz now lives with her husband, Jay in Inglewood, CA where she became the Founder
and Executive Director of the Center for Lupus Care, Inc and organization that advocates for under-served lupus patients. Liz is a 30 year lupus patient and has suffered many life threatening illnesses but continued to believe that she was created to do something much bigger than her illness.
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This book changed my life! I LOVE it!
This book has absolutely changed my life!I have a close family member with Lupus and I could relate to almost every word of Liz's story.The way Liz is able to balance such a serious illness and her many struggles with the disease, along with humor, a positive attitude, and her determination to stay in control of her life is SO inspiring.

Everyone needs to read this, not just those with a chronic illness, but there is so much to gain from her faith, determination, and advocacy for herself that anyone can benefit from this.It's also a fun read as she mixes in some of her stunning personality!

I hope to read more from this Author, I would love to meet her and talk with her more!

This is a MUST read!!!!!! ... Read more

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Lupus is an extremely common, potentially treatable, disease of the immune system. It affects approximately 1 in 1000 women and is more common than diseases such as multiple sclerosis and leukaemia. Despite this, there is little information concerning the disease in contrast to other illnesses of similar prevalence.

Many people are unaware of the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of lupus. It is important that these topics are highlighted for many reasons. For example, a greater understanding of the symptoms of lupus will enable patients to recognise the symptoms earlier, and get treatment faster; before any serious damage is done. Similarly, awareness of preventative measures may reduce the number of cases of lupus that occur.

From a different perspective, it would be of great use to have an easily accessible source of information available to lupus patients that would highlight issues such as treatment options and sources of support.

In summary, although knowledge of lupus is growing, greater awareness of the disease amongst both patients and the general public is an issue that needs to be addressed.

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Aupus nephritis (AN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting over half of systemic Aupus erythematosis (SAE) patients, both adult and paediatric. The accelerating advances in molecular and cellular immunology have paved the way for development biologic agents that target specific pathways that contribute to the inflammatory response, but there is no strong evidence of their safety and efficacy. Moreover, the increased risk of renal allograft thrombosis and recurrence of Aupus nephritis constitute a substantial risk that should be thoroughly explored. This book explores the major advances that necessitate the evolution of basic and clinical research in order to investigate the management of this syndrome. ... Read more