A revised and updated edition of the bestselling resource for lupus
patients, their families, and medical professionals
A perennial bestseller, Lupus Q&A is the go-to guide for sufferers of
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.4 million people
in the United States alone. Characterized by achy joints and skin
rashes, lupus often mimics other diseases, making it tricky to diagnose
and treat. In this completely revised and updated edition, Dr. Robert
Lahita and Dr. Robert Phillips--leading experts on lupus--discuss topics
in a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow Q&A format.
Lahita and Phillips review the newest drugs and explore beneficial
complementary and alternative treatments, including new data on hormone
use. Demystifying everything from diagnosis to the disease's
psychological impact, Lupus Q&A prepares readers to face the
challenges ahead--and to restore their health and their lives.