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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.443 EAN: 9780060730192 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0060730196 Label: Collins Living Manufacturer: Collins Living Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 448 Publication Date: October 01, 2005 Publisher: Collins Living Release Date: September 27, 2005 Studio: Collins Living Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: From patient advocate and author of Living Well with Hypothyroidism Mary J. Shomon, here is a holistic roadmap for diagnosis, treatment and recovery for the millions of people suffering from Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism. There are an estimated 3 million-plus Americans suffering from Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, and patient advocate Mary J. Shomon will guide them through the diagnosis and the wide-ranging treatments available. Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism are the result of the thyroid gland being overactive. This gland controls the body's metabolism, so people afflicted with the disorder can suffer from symptoms such as significant weight loss, fatigue, muscular weakness, and rapid heartbeat, among others. In addition to conventional treatments, this resource uniquely highlights holistic treatments, and through case studies and testimonials from patients and doctors, presents an honest look at the lifestyles and choices of people living with these conditions. Shomon presents the reader with a comprehensive resource that spans from diagnosis to treatment to life after treatment. She goes beyond the conventional advice of other books, utilizing patient anecdotes and, as a fellow thyroid disease patient, her own experience. Her extensive network of experts—from conventional physicians to alternative practitioners—allows for a wide range of treatment options. In addition, a comprehensive Appendix serves as a fantastic resource for patients seeking treatment and additional advice. The first edition of Living Well With Hypothyroidism (2/2000) started with a first printing of 7,500 copies and has now sold over 100,000 in the US. Shomon's The Thyroid Diet hit the New York Times extended bestseller list. Mary Shomon has been praised by doctors around the country for her medical knowledge and sensitivity to patients' needs. Barbara Bush brought attention to the plight of Graves' disease patients, announcing that she was suffering from it when she was First Lady. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Marginally helpfulI didn't find this book terribly useful. I was recently diagnosed with Grave's disease, and it's not something I had come in contact professionally. That meant, I wanted a lot of info, quickly. I started with the internet, and then was recommended this book. I found the book had a definite bias against RAI. That's all well and good. Some folks don't have that heavy of symptoms, and don't need it. Unfortunately, the author does not spare a chance to rail against the use of RAI, in every ... Read More Rating:  - Better than an appointment with your endocrinologist!When my symptoms lead to a hyperactive thyroid, I purchased this book. As the tests came back, I was diagnosed with Graves disease. Every person diagnosed should have this book! The information is comprehensive, and is broken down to make the complicated information easily understandable. EXCELLENT! Reading it prior to my first appt. with an endocrinologist, helped me understand what he was saying, and helped me prepare for the appointment and arrive with a list of questions. Rating: - A Must-Read for Graves PatientsI was diagnosed in June 2007 with hyperthyroidism/Graves disease. I immediately started researching, reading everything I could get my hands on. Mary Shoman is a leading patient advocate when it comes to thyroid disease and she is very knowledgable. This book helped educate me about my disease and helped me to know what questions to ask my endocrinologist so that I would have a better understanding of graves disease and how to best treat it. I had my throid removed in November 2007 and now am on ... Read More Rating: - Living Well With Hyperthyroidism ReviewWas a bit disappointed with this book as the content does not cover a whole lot on "living well". This book is more for people who suspect they might have hyperthyroidism and would like to know more about it or who have been recently diagnosed but know little about it. If you are like me and have had this condition for quite sometime, then you already know the signs, symptoms and typical treatments which can all be found for free on the internet. What I had hoped it would cover were in-depth methods ... Read More Rating:  - Very InformativeI gave this book as a gift to a friend who was recently diagnosed with Graves. She told me it is saving her from having tons of Med's, surgery, or radiation. She is so glad I gave it to her and she is feeling so much better. Her doctor was shocked at how much better she looked just 5 weeks after her being in horrible pain and exhausted. 
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