Myositis and You: A Guide to Juvenile Dermatomyositis for Patients, Families, and Healthcare Providers

ISBN: 0978522532

Author: Lisa G. Rider

Condition: New

This comprehensive resource for patients, families, and healthcare providers has been written and edited by medical experts in juvenile myositis. It summarizes much of what is known about this rare but serious autoimmune disease in which the body's own defense system attacks muscle and other healthy tissues. It is an indispensable resource for families of children with myositis and their healthcare teams. By reading this book, you will: 1. Learn what juvenile myositis (JM) is and how to explain it to children; 2. Understand the symptoms of JM, tests used to diagnose it, and how to find medical help; 3. Find strategies to help your child adjust to physical limitations and to cope with JM as a family; 4. Understand treatment options and how health professionals track your child's progress; 5. Gain information on different aspects of JM, including long-term outcomes; and, 6. Discover a number of resources to assist you in the fight against your child's myositis. Proceeds from the sale of this book will help fund further research into juvenile myositis.