Living with Sjogrens Syndrome by Sue Dyson

Living with Sjogrens Syndrome by Sue Dyson

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

Sue Dyson is the author of a number of books for Sheldon Press including Coping with Migraine and suffers from Sjogrens syndrome herself. She also writes successful novels under the name Zoe Barnes. Author location: Cheltenham

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ISBN 13	9780859699129
ISBN 10	0859699129
Title	Living with Sjogrens Syndrome
Author	Sue Dyson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Year published	2005-04-22
Number of pages	128
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