The Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook

This is the first book for patients with Sjogren's syndrome (SS) written by medical specialists. It covers: what it is; how it is diagnosed; possible causes; and various treatments. Each part of the body affected by Sjogren's syndrome is discussed in detail by a doctor specializing in that particular area. Both the glandular and extraglandular (lung, kidney, nervous system, and other)manifestations o SS are thoroughly explained. THE SJOGREN'S SYNDROME HANDBOOK will serve as an invaluable guide for day-to-day living for patients with this chronic condition. A section devoted to "Caring for Yourself" includes a compilation of "Tips for Living More Comfortably with Sjogren's Syndrome" that have appeared in THE MOISTURE SEEKERS NEWSLETTER. In addition to the roles of diet, environment, and life style, the emotional impact of living with a chronic disease and the role of the patient's family are discussed. Dry eye patients whose doctors recommend that moisture chamber eyeglasses be made for them will find the section on this subject particularly helpful. THE SJOGREN'S SYNDROME HANDBOOK also provides important resource materials: an index to articles in THE MOISTURE SEEKERS NEWSLETTER; a glossary of medical terms related to Sjogren's syndrome; and information on how to contact a local support group of the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation. This is a book that neither patients with Sjogren's syndrome nor the doctors treating them should be without.