Living with IBD & IBS: A Personal Journey of Success

By Elizabeth A. Roberts

You may not think anything about IBD or IBS is funny, until you read Elizabeth Roberts' account of her emotional roller-coaster ride as she learned to live successfully with these illnesses. After... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595402933
• ISBN13: 9780595402939
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.7" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent read for the newly diagnosed

Elizabeth Roberts provides an excellent first-hand account of having to learn of and then deal with UC/IBS. As a newly diagnosed member of the "UC Club," I was heartened to learn of her ability to manage this combination of maladies and get on with her life. Elizabeth is kind enough to provide a number of online sources for information and support as well as her own personal tips/tricks for dealing with an IBD. I definitely recommend this book, especially to the newly diagnosed.

A gripping emotional roller-coaster ride

Elizabeth Roberts' skill as a journalist and public relations writer are matched perfectly with this personal emotional story of Elizabeth initially being diagnosed with IBD and then IBS followed by her own techniques for coping. I was mesmerized by her story because Elizabeth eloquently describes how a strong healthy career woman suddenly learns and then understands what it is like to have to cope with these troubling chronic conditions. Her style is approachable as if she is talking directly to you. She shares with us her fears and her triumphs. Doing so provides an honest account of how one's quality of life is altered. Elizabeth provides helpful Tips and Information at the end of each chapter which do a nice job at capturing the key messages of each chapter. I highly recommend this book.

Informative, sensitive, well written

This book is very well written, honest and informative, all with a sense of humor about a rather difficult subject! I would definitely recommend it to patients with IBD/IBS and their families.

You Can Live With IBD and IBS

Living with IBD & IBS: A Personal Journey of Success This book should get 10 stars! I am a nurse who suffers with IBD (microscopic colitis) and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), along with celiac disease (gluten intolerance). Elizabeth gets right down to the nitty gritty regarding symptoms, dealing with doctors, alternative therapies, interpersonal relationships and is not afraid to lay it all out there. I just finished rereading this book and have recommended it to my internist. I have found it to be a lifesaver!

A journey worth taking

I have read many articles on the internet and several books on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This is clearly the best of the best. This is a beautifully written book that chronicles Elizabeth Robert's journey from a person with an unclear health situation to a diagnosis and on to the depths of despair and back again. The book is written in a caring and relatable way that includes a holistic view of self management and awareness. The author puts herself out front in an honest and open way. A broad base of personal health management techniques are presented to include traditional medicine, Reiki, meditation, special diets, exercise, etc. The book is full of helpful suggestions and resources for anyone to pursue. This book is a must read for anyone with an immune system disorder, abdominal disease, or a general complex health condition. This book will make you laugh and cry, but most importantly will give you hope.