Body Out of Balance Understanding and Treating Sjogren's Syndrome

Name: Body Out of Balance Understanding and Treating Sjogren's Syndrome
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ISBN: 9781583331729

ISBN-10: 1583331727

ISBN-13: 9781583331729

Edition: 2003

Authors: Nancy Carteron, Ruth Fremes

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A patient and a doctor offer a unique and authoritative perspective on recognizing and treating this pervasive illness that affects 4 million people-primarily women-in the United States alone. One of the most common yet underrecognized autoimmune and rheumatological disorders, Sjögren's (pronounced SHOW-grens) Syndrome, or SjS, is characterized by symptoms that shift almost daily, usually beginning with vague discomforts such as dry eyes and mouth, then advancing to more severe concerns such as joint pain and swollen glands. Because SjS can manifest itself differently in each patient, A Body Out of Balanceprovides readers with a comprehensive guide to the wide array of symptoms,…

Book details

List price: $16.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 5.91" wide x 8.91" long x 0.57" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction



Introduction



What You Can Expect from This Book



Understanding Sjogren's Syndrome



Discovering a Diagnosis



You, Your Doctor, and Sjogren's Syndrome



Dry Eyes



Dry Mouth, Nose, and Throat



Extraglandular Involvement



Pain and Fatigue



Special Considerations



The Emotional Toll of Chronic Disease



Medications for Sjogren's Syndrome



Nutrition and Autoimmune Disorders



Complementary Medicine


Afterword



Clinical Guidelines for Oral Treatment and Dental Caries Prevention in Patients with Chronic Dry Mouth


Resources


Notes


Index