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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780595449675 ISBN: 0595449670 Label: iUniverse, Inc. Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 108 Publication Date: June 28, 2007 Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. Release Date: June 28, 2007 Studio: iUniverse, Inc. Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Peripheral neuropathies are a large group of chronic illnesses that cause changes in your life far beyond simply damaging nerves. Sufferers often confront pain, weakness, depression, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia. In addition there are long term changes in roles and relationships. Dr. Berman tackles these psychological and social issues in Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy from the viewpoint both of an experienced psychiatrist and of a fellow-sufferer with neuropathy. He details strategies to deal with changing roles at work and at home. He explores relationships and sexuality. Dr. Berman lays the groundwork for learning to cope and improve your quality of life in the face of these chronic diseases. He draws on experience treating chronically physically ill patients including neuropathy patients, as well as his own experience of having a neuropathy for ten years. Many good references are included to expand your knowledge and provide additional help. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A BOOK FROM ONE WHO KNOWSDr. Berman's book of OUTSTANDING insights from a professional (psychiatrist - doctor) and a patient of CIDP shows clearly that he has walked the walk and because of that, he talks the talk. No one with CIDP should fail to read this book. Having lived with CIDP symptoms for 34 years before diagnosis and now going on 41 years of living with CIDP with the help of IVIg, I can tell you that this book is an INVALUABLE resource for anyone suffering from a chronic neuropathy or even any chronic illness. ... Read More Rating: - neuropathy revisitedA most helpful informative book for those victims of PN who are struggling to understand the changes in life brought on by chronic illness. Gives good guidelines for reestablishing good mental balance, for putting your future back into your own hands, and building self-esteem. Rating:  - coping with peripheral neuropathyWould like to see more than 4 pages on how to deal with the pain associated with peripheral neuropathy. 
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