Product Description

This newly revised edition includes new research and insights to help everyone newly diagnosed with IBD come to terms with their condition and the accompanying lifestyle changes along with other vital information about IBD.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75747 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

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, a freelance writer specializing in medical writing, has written many articles on medical subjects from heart transplantation to digestive diseases for publications including Hour Detroit Magazine, Style Magazine, and Digestive Health & Nutritiion.

Customer Reviews

I was newly diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis
In January 2003, at age 40, after years of living with what I thought were my severe food allergies reactions, I was diagnosed with accute, universal, UC. I did not know where to turn for accurate, complete and honest information. I felt my doctor could only offer an overview of the disease. This was one of the first books that I read and I would strongly recommend it. Until I met fellow suffers through CCFA, I felt very alone with this disease. This book gave me a clear indication of what I have and what to expect with UC. I highly recommend this for the newly diagnosed - it was incredibily informative.

A must read for the IBD community
This is a great reference reference book for anyone interested in IBD, regardless of how long you have had the disease. The title implies it is for the newly diagnosed, but I found it to be a great reference and I have had Crohn's for over ten years and have done a lot of research in the area. While I have read other good overview books, they become dated as new treatments become available. Sklar's book provides a fairly comprehensive and up-to-date review of the current treatments. It's also great to have a fellow-sufferer's perspective. Read it (and don't forget to support the Crohn's and Colits Foundation of America).

Great book, very complete
An excellent overview of the disease and the most up-to-date and complete listing of current treatment options. I have had Crohn's disease for ten years and am very well researched on the disease and still found this book helpful. The title would imply it's a "starter" book, but it's also an excellent reference for veterans of the disease like me. The one negative review that claimed the author was "jaded" is a rather poorly thought out comment. When you write a book about the disease, you talk about the disease and it's complications. While it might be uplifting to read about all the people living comfortably with the disease, it doesn't help you take an active role in determining your treatment. This book does. All of us that suffer with the disease need to take the lead in understanding the disease and making sure we have the best medical care. So do your work! Read this book and others and support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Here's to hoping you feel better soon!