New book: 'It's Not Just Growing Pains'

[Guest guest]

New book: 'It's Not Just Growing Pains'

By: J. A. Lehman, MD

'It's Not Just Growing Pains' gives a complete description of childhood

muscle, bone, and joint disorders from arthritis to fibromyalgia and many

more. The

causes, diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed thoroughly to give

patients, parents, and physicians a complete resource for juvenile pain

conditions.

Book Description:

Arthritis is usually considered a disease of older adults, but nearly

300,000

children in the United States suffer from some form of arthritis or

rheumatic

disease, such as juvenile arthritis (JRA), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue,

systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, or Kawasaki disease. Yet until

now

very little information has been available to guide parents and doctors in

properly diagnosing such children.

Here is a readable, reliable guide to the common causes of bone, joint,

muscle, and arthritis pain in children, designed to help parents and

physicians

understand these disorders, arrive at the proper diagnosis, and choose the

most

effective treatment. In this comprehensive resource, Dr. Lehman--the

head of one of the most prestigious pediatric rheumatology programs in the

world--offers easy-to-understand information on the causes, symptoms, tests,

and

treatments for a wide variety of rheumatic diseases and childhood pain.

Dr. Lehman writes with great clarity, providing numerous case examples that

illustrate the topic at hand and offering practical, down-to-earth advice.

Equally important, he answers the questions that parents are most likely to

ask:

What should they observe in their children?

What questions should they ask their doctor?

Which tests are necessary?

What risk factors should they be aware of?

And how can they help their children cope with the social and psychological

aspects of their illness. The book summarizes diagnostic tests, discusses

the

most effective medications, and discusses physical therapy, alternative

therapy, and surgical options that are available.

Clearly written, thorough, authoritative, and up-to-date, 'It's Not Just

Growing Pains' is the definitive resource available on the subject for

parents and

health care professionals, helping them to understand the children's pain

and

find the best available care.

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[Guest guest]

When I was a child my joint pain was always referred to as " growing pains " - but

I think it may well have been from EDS.

Thankfully my parents always acknowledged the fact I was hurting and would try

to provide something to give me relief.

Cindy H

Wisc

From: Laxity

New book: 'It's Not Just Growing Pains'

By: J. A. Lehman, MD

[Guest guest]

When I was a child my joint pain was always referred to as " growing pains " - but

I think it may well have been from EDS.

Thankfully my parents always acknowledged the fact I was hurting and would try

to provide something to give me relief.

Cindy H

Wisc

From: Laxity

New book: 'It's Not Just Growing Pains'

By: J. A. Lehman, MD