Afflicting one in 83 Americans, Sjögren's is a serious and

systemic autoimmune disease that, along with symptoms of extensive oral

and ocular dryness, can lead to other serious complications including

profound fatigue, chronic pain, major organ involvement, neuropathies

and lymphoma. While
there is no cure for Sjögren's, approaches exist

to help manage and treat aspects of the disease, and this revised

handbook offers everything readers need to understand and cope with

their diagnosis.

Fifth Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative guide, produced by

the Sjögren's Foundation and its medical advisors and edited by a

leading authority on autoimmune disorders. This expanded edition

provides readers with the best medical and practical information on this
disease,

bringing together current thinking about Sjögren's in an easily

readable and understandable book and providing important new content on

areas not covered in previous editions. With more than fifty chapters

written by leading experts, this handbook illuminates the major clinical

aspects of
the disease and is loaded with practical tips and advice

as well as scientific advancements in the field. Indeed, it offers a

wide-ranging look at the many faces of Sjögren's, covering diagnosis,

the many organ systems that can be affected, emotional burden and

management, treatment options, and
hope for the future.

Recognized

as the bible for Sjögren's sufferers, this reliable and informative

guide is the first place for patients to look when they have questions

about this disabling disease. It is a valuable aid that patients can use

while discussing their illness with their physician and an excellent

resource
for family members. Because Sjögren's is greatly

underdiagnosed, this handbook is a particularly valuable resource for

healthcare professionals.