The First Year: Scleroderma: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Gottesman, Karen

ISBN 10: 1569244391 / ISBN 13: 9781569244395

Published by Balance, 2004

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All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Year: Scleroderma: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
• Publisher: Balance
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569244391
• ISBN 13: 9781569244395
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Scleroderma--a chronic autoimmune condition that causes hardening, thickening, or tightening of the skin and attacks the heart, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract--is extraordinarily difficult to diagnose and can take a huge toll on the psychological well-being of the individual. From the first moment of her diagnosis, author Karen Gottesman took charge and 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 scleroderma. She provides crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, social concerns, emotional issues, networking with others, and much more. The First Year (TM)--Scleroderma is illustrated with charts and tables, and offers an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their diagnosis.

About the Author

Karen Gottesman is the mother of eleven-year-old twins and the author of The First Year -- Scleroderma. She lives in Pacific Palisades, California.