The New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook

by Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation; Carsons, Steven; Harris, Elaine K.; Lemp, Michael A.; Daniels, Troy E.

• ISBN13: 9780195117240
• ISBN10: 0195117247
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-10-08
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Sjogren's syndrome (pronounced show-grins) strikes 2 to 4 million Americans, mostly women. Often a debilitating illness, Sjogren's is not a rare disease--in fact, it is now said to be the most common autoimmune disorder--but it is still little known even in the medical community. Women have gone from specialist to specialist for years before receiving the proper diagnosis. The New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook is a comprehensive and authoritative guide, produced by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation and its medical advisors. It has been extensively revised from their original self-published edition, which sold 20,000 copies through their newsletter. Designed for Sjogren's sufferers and for physicians, it provides readers with the best medical and practical information available on this disorder. The book describes the symptoms, which can range from dry eyes and dry mouth, to hoarseness and difficulty in eating, to chronic fatigue and joint pain that can seriously impair quality of life. It offers complete information about diagnosis (there are blood tests that can be used to help diagnose Sjogren's), and provides an extensive discussion of how Sjogren's affects the various organ systems of the body, including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and brain. The book also discusses treatment options (such as moisture replacement therapy) and offers tips for daily living. While there is no cure for Sjogren's, much can be done to alleviate the suffering of individuals with this syndrome. The New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook offers everything patients need to know to cope with this disease. And because Sjogren's is greatly under-diagnosed, this handbook is a particularly valuable resource for all healthcare professionals.

Author Biography

The Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation is located in Jericho, New York. Kathy Hammitt is the Director of the Foundation and Steve Carsons, M.D., is medical advisor and editor-in-chief of the volume. He lives in Mineola, New York.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi	(4)
S. Carsons
Acknowledgments	xv	(2)
K.M. Hammitt
A Personal Note on Sjogren's Syndrome	xvii	(4)
E.K. Harris
Contributors	xxi
OVERVIEW	3	(36)
1 What Is Sjogren's Syndrome? An Overview	3	(8)
N. Talal
2 What Causes Sjogren's Syndrome?	11	(13)
R.I. Fox
3 Who Gets Sjogren's Syndrome?	24	(5)
F.C. Arnett
4 The Medical Workup of Sjogren's Syndrome	29	(10)
S. Carsons
MAJOR GLAND INVOLVEMENT	39	(32)
5 The Dry Eye	39	(14)
R.L. Farris
M. Friedlaender
6 Salivary and Oral Conditions	53	(11)
T.E. Daniels
I.D. Mandel
J.J. Sciubba
7 Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems	64	(7)
R.M. Rose
EXTRAGLANDULAR INVOLVEMENT	71	(56)
8 Connective Tissue Disorders and Vasculitis	71	(15)
H. Spiera
H. Moutsopoulos
9 Pulmonary Conditions	86	(8)
D.M. Libby
10 Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System	94	(4)
D. Eskreis
11 Kidney Involvement	98	(4)
S.S. Kassan
R.J. Kassan
12 Nervous System Disorders	102	(3)
E.W. St. Clair
13 Lymphoma in Sjogren's Syndrome	105	(3)
N. Talal
14 The Skin and Sjogren's Syndrome	108	(5)
T.T. Provost
15 Allergy and Sjogren's Syndrome	113	(5)
P.B. Lang
16 Fibromyalgia Complicating Sjogren's Syndrome	118	(9)
R.M. Bennett
GYNECOLOGY AND PREGNANCY	127	(20)
17 Gynecological Issues in Women with Sjogren's Syndrome	127	(7)
J.J. Willems
L. Nachtigall
18 Pregnancy in Women with Sjogren's Syndrome: Neonatal Problems	134	(6)
J.P. Buyon
19 The Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome	140	(7)
E. Belilos
S. Carsons
TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT	147	(52)
20 Treatment of Systemic Manifestations of Sjogren's Syndrome	147	(9)
G. Rosenblum
S. Carsons
21 Oral Treatment and Prevention of Tooth Decay	156	(7)
T.E. Daniels
E. Newbrun
22 Care of the Mouth, Throat, and Voice	163	(5)
J. Levy
23 What You Should Know About Medication Use	168	(6)
A.Y.F. Lin
24 Anesthetic Management of Patients with Sjogren's Syndrome	174	(2)
J.V. Donlon, Jr.
25 Living with Sjogren's Syndrome	176	(8)
R.H. Phillips
26 Tips for Daily Living with Sjogren's Syndrome and Some Frequently Asked Questions	184	(15)
E.K. Harris
R.M. May
A. Stegemann
Glossary	199	(8)
References	207	(4)
Index	211