As my body attacks itself: My journey with autoimmune disease, chronic pain & fatigue
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.96 (689 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0986297100 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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The results are alarming. Ladd, Executive Director and President of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) . A 2014 American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) survey revealed that it takes four years and five different physicians for a patient to receive an accurate diagnosis. Awareness and education depends on usthe 50 million with autoimmune disease. Writing letters to their Congressperson, participating in awareness walks and taking their stories to the local media are only a few
Enjoyable read, speaks to many of the "intangibles" of Enjoyable read, speaks to many of the "intangibles" of a chronic illness. I read it in one day, and have now asked my husband to read it. I think it will help him see some of the things I have difficulty communicating, and a confirmation of some of the things I can.. While those living with chronic illness may not learn anything Kindle Customer While those living with chronic illness may not learn anything new from this book, they will certainly find themselves nodding their heads up and down in agreement as they read through Kelly's story. This isn't a story of how she conquered her illness, it's just a story of how she lives with it and much of what she has learned along the way. I found her story inspiring and it had definitely inspired me to reach out and. "5 stars" according to Ruby M. Thank you Kelly for telling your story. Though I have suffered its symptoms for many years, I was just recently diagnosed with Sjogrens. It was good to know that I am not alone in my feelings regarding this disease. Your book put everything into perspective for me.I highly recommend this book too anyone that is suffering from an auto immune disease. You are not alone.
These diseases are often invisible yet they touch every part of a person’s life and of the lives of the people they love. This book is an honest, raw look at the thoughts, concerns, fears and struggles. Kelly’s hope is that patients will find solace and validation; friends and family will gain understanding and the abilities to empathize, communicate and support loved ones; and medical professionals will gain understanding and ability to empathize - impacting the way they interact with patients.. as Kelly deal with Sjögren’s Syndrome (the second most common autoimmune disease). It’s for everyone impacted by chronic disease of any kind. The story isn’t just about Sjogren’s, or even just autoimmune disease. #1 Bestseller in Kindle > Immune Systems #3 Bestseller in Books > Immune Systems 50 million Americans suffer with an autoimmune disease and countless more deal with chr
She is the author of a high school chemistry textbook Discovering Chemistry You Need to Know, NSTA Press’s book Mastery Learning in Science and numerous education articles. . Kelly Morgan Dempewolf, PhD, is a mother of two, wife, science educator and Sjögren’s Syndrome patient. She began the blog asmybodyattacksit