If you were recently diagnosed with lupus, it can be tough to find reliable, easy-to-understand information. Even if you were diagnosed a while ago, it can be a challenge. Click here, and I will tell you what I would do if I were diagnosed with lupus and give you advice on what you can do to improve your life. The Lupus Encyclopedia has lots of information for new, and not-so-new patients.
Even if you don’t have my book “The Lupus Encyclopedia,” I want you to have as happy and healthy a life as you can. Read “The Lupus Secrets” page. It includes free, helpful handouts to download. If you live by “The Lupus Secrets” you will live longer and better compared to if you were not to follow them.
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A great read
Excellent book for people with Lupus. My only complaint is the binding started separating, but was an easy remedy to fix.
Outstanding, must have book!
I have spent my entire career in the medical field. Lupus was not in my area of expertise. This is the most thorough, informative and easy to read book I have ever purchased. Dr. Thomas is excellent at making all topics easy to understand. All of his recommendations and practical advice for every aspect of Lupus is hugely helpful. Thank you Dr. Thomas
Very Useful!
I good, comprehensive guide to lupus. I like the way it is divided into systems of the body. Good explanations.
Chock Full of Info
This book is well-researched and is chock-full of helpful, up-to-date information for people with Lupus. I use info from this book to help other members of my Lupus Support Group.
excellent Lupus resource for patients and professionals
The comprehensiveness of this guide on lupus from pathophysiologic mechanism to treatments, including patients’ symptoms and ordeals is extraordinary. One of the few books which could be useful to both lay patients as well as medical/clinical research experts given the straightforward language but many facts about lupus.