<DIV><p><b> A completely updated and revised edition that provides comfort, information, strategies, and advice for those living with lupus. </b></p><p>There is no cure for lupus, so a diagnosis of this potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder is understandably disquieting. This new edition of <i>Coping with Lupus</i> answers all the important questions one might have and offers practical coping strategies to help those with lupus live their lives to the fullest.</p><p>Dr. Robert Phillips, the founder and director of the Center for Coping, lends his expertise in dealing with the psychological aspects of chronic health problems to address a range of issues, including: </p><ul> <li>The medical facts-what lupus is, and how it is diagnosed and treated </li> <li>Medications, nonmedical pain-control methods, exercise, and diet </li> <li>Lifestyle changes to maintain optimal physical and emotional health </li> <li>Coping strategies for virtually every facet of living with lupus <p></p> </li></ul></div>