Living with an Autoimmune Disease
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A hands-on manual for overcoming the challenges
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The good news is you don’t have to let an autoimmune disease define or confine you. You can live life more fully, more actively, and with greater self-assurance. Specific actions can make a measurable difference in reducing symptoms, preventing flare-ups, and maintaining better health. Autoimmune disease encompasses a wide range of diseases from psoriasis’ visible effects on the skin to IBD’s hidden toll on the intestinal tract...from the nerve damage of lupus to the joint stiffness of RA. They may seem to have little in common, but they share features that make living with them similar. In this Harvard Medical School Guide, you’ll learn how you can lessen the disruptive effects of eight common autoimmune diseases. You’ll be introduced to nine strategies to ease symptoms and keep your condition under the best control possible. You can take heart and take control!An autoimmune disease doesn’t go away. But it doesn’t have to have its way with you. With proven strategies and practical steps, you can limit its intrusion and minimize its interference in your daily life and plans. With this empowering and uplifting guide, you’ll cope with confidence. You’ll be ready to participate proactively in managing your care. And you’ll adopt key lifestyle strategies that will fortify your physical and mental well-being. |
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You’ll find assuring guidance — and welcome
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