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| Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well) | 
| Author: Mary J. Shomon
Publisher: Collins Living
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 52892
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 0060730196
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.443
EAN: 9780060730192
ASIN: 0060730196
Publication Date: October 1, 2005
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Marginally helpful May 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I 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 section of the book. After a while, it is tiresome to read about it.
If you know nothing about hyperthyroidism, and it's various flavors, this book is good in describing that. It will help you sort your symptoms, and help you ask your doc questions.
The author spends a lot of time on holistic methods. I have to state I have a bias against a lot of natural treatment options. If it helps you, that's great. I have seen a lot of patients spend money and time on things that didn't, though. I suppose it's a good section if you are looking for that, but it wasn't that useful to me, with my very severe symptoms.
There was also a large theme on pregnancy and fertility. That could be useful to folks in that situation, but not something I will ever be worrying about. I can't imagine everyone that has this is on the road to motherhood.
In all, the book is okay, but there is nothing in there you can't google up. If you are already medically savvy, I would say skip it, because there will be nothing in there you don't already know. It is not an unbiased source.
 Better than an appointment with your endocrinologist! March 22, 2008
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.
A Must-Read for Graves Patients February 26, 2008
I 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 thyroid replacement hormone because now I'm hypoththyroid. I bought Mary Shoman's book on hypothyroidism as well as The Thyroid Diet. If you or someone you love has graves disease, I would highly recommend this book.
Living Well With Hyperthyroidism Review January 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Was 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 on how to control hyperthyroidism using alternative methods. It barely touches the surface. There is a section on the Johnson Nutritional Protocol and the theory of hyperthyroidism being a nutritional disease. Again, better off going to the ithyroid website for free to read about this. I also agree with another reviewer - too much information on hypothyroidism in a hyperthyroidism book.
 Very Informative December 17, 2007
I 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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