When Jill Sklar was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 1989, she quickly discovered the knowledge she sought - accessibly written medical information and guidance on practical, everyday coping skills - wasn't available. Since then Sklar has educated herself on every aspect of the management and treatment of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors, and networking with other sufferers. As a 'patient-expert' Sklar walks you through everything you need to do and learn in the crucial first year following diagnosis. She provides essential information about: The role of nutrition; The drugs that help; Surgical options; Alternative therapies; Managing your symptoms and making daily life easier; Handling relationships with your family, friends and work colleagues; Support group resources; Providing reliable, empathetic and up-to-the minute information The First Year Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is an indispensable guide for sufferers and their families.
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Jill Sklar is an award-winning writer who specialises in medical writing. Her articles, on subjects ranging from heart transplantation to digestive diseases, have appeared in the New York Times, Style Magazine and Digestive Health and Nutrition Magazine.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is a very good book if you know nothing or everything about this condition. it helped us through one of the darkest times to show us that in fact we had nothing to fear.
recommended
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By SHELLEY
Format:Paperback
I bought this book when I was feeling very bewildered about my newly diagnosed Ulcerative Colitis. This book helped me to understand the condition much better. I also used many of the recommendations from it, which proved to be extremely helpful in helping me through the rough times!
I also really appreciated the fact that it was written by somebody who knows what its like to be there!
I also really appreciated the fact that it was written by somebody who knows what its like to be there!
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Best Crohn's Book Available
22 May 2003
By A Customer
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I have a small library of books on Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and this one by far offers the most updated and helpful information. Whenever I have a question about my diet, or my medication, or a new symptom, this is the first book I pull off the shelf. The book is also extremely well-written, with clear explanations of all of the medical information, and some nice personal perspectives from the author, who has Crohn's disease. If you--or a loved one--have recently been diagnosed, do yourself a favor and buy this book. When you close it, you will be a wiser and more prepared patient or caregiver than you were before you opened it.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Great book, very complete
23 May 2003
By A. B Hawley
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An excellent overview of the disease and the most up-to-date and complete listing of current treatment options. I have had Crohn's disease for ten years and am very well researched on the disease and still found this book helpful. The title would imply it's a "starter" book, but it's also an excellent reference for veterans of the disease like me. The one negative review that claimed the author was "jaded" is a rather poorly thought out comment. When you write a book about the disease, you talk about the disease and it's complications. While it might be uplifting to read about all the people living comfortably with the disease, it doesn't help you take an active role in determining your treatment. This book does. All of us that suffer with the disease need to take the lead in understanding the disease and making sure we have the best medical care. So do your work! Read this book and others and support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Here's to hoping you feel better soon!
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I was newly diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis
13 Jun 2003
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In January 2003, at age 40, after years of living with what I thought were my severe food allergies reactions, I was diagnosed with accute, universal, UC. I did not know where to turn for accurate, complete and honest information. I felt my doctor could only offer an overview of the disease. This was one of the first books that I read and I would strongly recommend it. Until I met fellow suffers through CCFA, I felt very alone with this disease. This book gave me a clear indication of what I have and what to expect with UC. I highly recommend this for the newly diagnosed - it was incredibily informative.
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