Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Book Description
When Jill Sklar was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 1989, she quickly discovered the knowledge she sought—accessibly written medical information and guidance on practical, everyday coping skills—wasn’t available. Since then Sklar has educated herself on every aspect of the management and treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors, and networking with other people who have Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. She now shares her experience and knowledge with everyone who has been newly diagnosed. As a "patient-expert," Sklar walks you step-by-step through everything you need to do and learn each day of your first week after diagnosis, each subsequent week of the first month, and the following eleven months of the crucial first year. In clear, concise, accessible language, Sklar covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, beginning with coming to terms with the diagnosis and then moving on to subjects including: § Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes § Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet § Surgical options and tips for coping with surgery and hospital stays § Choosing the right medical team § Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers § Current medical research and medications § The special needs of children § 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™—Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is an insightful guide for everyone seeking gain back control over their IBD and their lives.


Book Info
(Marlowe & Company) Consumer text covers strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes, guidelines and tips for modifying a diet, surgical options, choosing a medical team, discussing condition with family, current medical research, support resources, and more. Softcover.


About the Author
JILL SKLAR is an award-winning writer who specializes in medical writing. Her articles, on subjects ranging from heart transplantation to digestive diseases, have appeared in the New York Times, Style Magazine, Digestive Health & Nutrition Magazine, and other newspapers and magazines. She is the vice president of the Michigan chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and the community leader for the Crohn’s disease board on iVillage.com. She and her family live in Huntington Woods, Michigan.


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Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), affect an estimated 2 million Americans, yet there are few resources available to help improve the quality of life for those afflicted with these chronic and painful intestinal disorders. In the tradition of the other titles in The First Year™ series, The First Year™—Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis uses a unique approach—guiding readers through their first seven days following diagnosis, then the next three weeks of their first month, and finally the next eleven months of their first year—to provide answers and advice that will help everyone newly diagnosed with IBD come to terms with their condition and the lifestyle changes that accompany it. Author Jill Sklar provides vital information about the nature of IBD, treatment options, dietary choices, fertility issues, holistic alternatives, charts and tables, and much more. The First Year™—Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis will be a supportive and educational resource for everyone who wants to take an active role in the management of their IBD.


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