Product Description
A patient-expert walks those newly diagnosed with lupus through everything they need to learn and do during their first year with the condition Lupus, a serious rheumatological, autoimmune disease found predominantly in women, affects the connective tissues and linings throughout the body. Because of the diversity of its symptoms and severity with which it can manifest, it remains one of the most difficult conditions to identify and diagnose. Since her diagnosis with the disease, author Nancy C. Hanger educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with lupus. Starting with the day of diagnosis, Hanger provides vital information on a variety of subjects including: • Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes • Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet • Choosing the right medical team • Coping with overlapping syndromes • Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers • Current medical research and medications • Effective alternative therapies • Support group resources By providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year™—Lupus is an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their lupus diagnosis.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 12 reviews)

Good Information/Support by Joulieann (Aptos, CA)

5 Stars
February 26, 2009
Godo reminder that I was not alone in what what I was going through. Also an easy read for my loved ones. Helped them to better understand what I am going through. I recommend the book for anyone with Lupus or an autoimmune disease.

Very helpful by Rosy Mezquita (Mexico City)

5 Stars
October 02, 2008
This book is very useful to people with lupus. I was diagnosed with lupus two years ago, with difuse symptoms, a lot of neurologic symptoms that one neurologist diagnosed as "you are very nervous, take a vacation, go to the beach", of course it didn't work because I had a cerebral vasculitis by lupus. Doctors shoul know about the symptoms described in this book by a patient and not only the symptoms described in medicine books. It has been very helpful to me. When I read it, I told to myself, ok, now I know more about this disease and I am more secure, I feel better. Thanks for the book.

Great for you and your family by Carabeth Bolano (trevor wi USA)

5 Stars
September 21, 2008
I found this book to be very good. Not only factual but decent reading and no dictionary needed for my family. Great information and still keeping a positive approach! I would recommend this book to anyone newly diagnosed.

Seriously, 7 people gave this 5 stars? by C. O'Connor (NJ, USA)

3 Stars
July 18, 2008
This book is fine if you have absolutely no knowledge whatsoever about lupus and have exactly zero background in any sort of science. It's extremely basic, and has a very annoying "self-help" feel to it that just had me rolling my eyes every other page. There are much better books out there, written by doctors and psychologists and so on - this is just written by a (rather whiney) woman with lupus. It's a quick read, so worth it if you don't have a lot of time and just want bare minimum information, or you like "self-help" sorts of things.. it's more a reassuring sort of book than anything actually helpful.

Good counsel & perspective by L. M. Smith (Pennsylvania)

4 Stars
June 01, 2008
I purchased this book following an initial diagnosis of Lupus. The author demonstrates sympathetic voice while offering reasoned advice and experience. She shares her as well as others experiences in this easily readable book. This book explains why physicians find it difficult to diagnose this condition and their subsequent behaviour towards their patient. You should read this book each time you have a medical appointment to avoid frustration and remain hopeful.

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