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Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis are both inflammatory bowel disorders which can be unpleasant and embarrassing. This helpful book explains what Crohn's Disease is and who is likely to suffer from it. The causes lie in our lifestyle and diet, and Joan Gomez advises on how to spot the symptoms, and on changes to living and eating habits which will help. She spells out the treatments you may receive, including the possibility of side-effects. If you think you may have inflammatory bowel disease, this book will provide you with the basic information you need.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent summary of the issues involved in living with a debilitating and depressing illness.
The author pulls no punches and obviously speaks from experience, in a language we can all identify with. Most aspects of the disease are covered including the easily overlooked psychological aspect.
I am now in the habit of lending it to family and friends as the author explains things far better than I ever could.
I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who has been recently diagnosed or knows someone who has.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As I work with children who have Crohn's Disease I am often asked by both children and their parent's/guardians if there are any books accessible to them which would help them understand more about what Crohn's Disease is.
I feel this book not only describes medically what the Crohn's Disease patient will experience biologically/medically but also addresses the very important psychosocial issues involved with having the disease.
The language used is straightforward yet not patronising and although I assume that it is not suitable for younger children with the disease I feel that a parent/guardian could easily read the book without and pass on vital information to their child.
Alternatively for the adult with Crohn's Disease the book manages to address the pertinent issues involved with having the disease covering a range of topics from medication, to biological explanations, to discussions about depression and tips on how to maintain relationships and live a 'normal' a life as possible.
I feel this book not only describes medically what the Crohn's Disease patient will experience biologically/medically but also addresses the very important psychosocial issues involved with having the disease.
The language used is straightforward yet not patronising and although I assume that it is not suitable for younger children with the disease I feel that a parent/guardian could easily read the book without and pass on vital information to their child.
Alternatively for the adult with Crohn's Disease the book manages to address the pertinent issues involved with having the disease covering a range of topics from medication, to biological explanations, to discussions about depression and tips on how to maintain relationships and live a 'normal' a life as possible.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After being diagnosed with Crohn's in March 2004, I went to find all the information that I could about it. This was the book I found, and I have been so grateful for it. It is really easy to understand, because, at 17, I didn't really understand medical jargon, and this explains things in enough detail to make it understandable, but does't over do it. It is a big overview of the illness and because of that, I have found it didn't always have as much information as I would have liked about certain medications. However, in general, this book has been a great way to help not only myself, but my friends and family understand the condition better.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Living with Crohn's Disease
I found this book to be very informative, and also lent the book out to curious friends, who have also have found the book useful. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Julie Andrews
Living with Crohn's Diesease
I found this book very good and clearly written to understand chrohn's I wish I bought this book earlier when I was first diagnosed as I did not have much information at the time... Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Mrs. N. Ascheri
A good insight in to the unknown world of Crohns.
I was bought this book in 2005 when I was rushed in to hospital with suspected appendicitis and came out with Crohns......... Read more
Published on 9 July 2007 by T. Middleton
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