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The First Year: Scleroderma - by Karen Gottesman (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Karen Gottesman is the mother of eleven-year-old twins and the author of The First Year -- Scleroderma.
- 320 Pages
- Health + Wellness, Diseases
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About the Book
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.Book 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.Dimensions (Overall): 8.96 Inches (H) x 6.38 Inches (W) x .77 Inches (D)
Weight: .91 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Diseases
Genre: Health + Wellness
Number of Pages: 320
Publisher: Balance
Theme: Skin
Format: Paperback
Author: Karen Gottesman
Language: English
Street Date: January 5, 2004
TCIN: 90277497
UPC: 9781569244395
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-4869
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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