Guest guest Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I have been asked to speak at a support group meeting. What topics would be best to cover for this population? Ideas? Thanks so much! J. Sheerin, RD Traverse City, MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 , I am referencing: *Nutrition and Diagnosis - Related Care* 6th edition by Sylvia-Escott Stump. I recommend that all dietetic professionals have this book in their therapy. It is an invaluable reference. She discusses the factors that might trigger the disease. She also discusses the variable ranges in the severity of the disease. There is importance to make the correct diagnosis because it has a tendency to mimic other disorders, i.e. Lupus may show similar symptoms of ceiac disease. The immunological profile of immunoglobulin (Ig) A deficieny or the raised double-stranded DNA in the absence of antinuclear factor, elevated inflammatory markers, and symptoms suggestive of an immune disorder should alert the physicians to the possiblity of gluten sensitivity. Intervention objectives include: Counteract steriod therapy Replenish K+ reserves Reduce fever & replace nutrient losses & wt loss Control disease manifestions Manage cardiac effects, i.e. Pericarditis is the most common, SOB, and chest pain Lupus nephritis is the term for the kidney disease (glomerulonephritis) that occurs with Lupus - about 1/3 of people with Lupus developi it. Rule out gluten intolerance. Side effects of common drugs should be addressed; Common drugs are NSAIDS, acetaminophen, Steriods, Antimatarials, and Immunosuppressive agents. Cortosone creams may be needed for persistent skin rashes. Sunscreens are important to skin from harmful rays Herbs and botanicals should not be used without discussing with physicians Some people have used Coumestrol which is a natural phytoestrogen that has seemed to relieve some symptoms. During acute flare-ups adequate rest is necessary On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:10 PM, Sheerin wrote: > > > I have been asked to speak at a support group meeting. What topics would be > best to cover for this population? Ideas? > > Thanks so much! > > J. Sheerin, RD > Traverse City, MI > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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