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Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need To Know

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Living Well with Grave's Disease
Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism, What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need To Know by patient advocate Mary Shomon is a must-read if you have either condition or their symptoms or if you care about someone who does. Shomon is an experienced author, a leading patient advocate, and a Hashimoto's thyroiditis patient herself. She has lived with Hashimoto's-induced hyperthyroidism. Since many Migraineurs also experience these our readers may find this book invaluable.

What are some of the symptoms of Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism?

Some of the possible symptoms are:
  • Anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Mood swings
  • Depression
  • Sleep problems
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Unexplained weight changes
  • Hot flashes
There's an extensive check list of risk factors and symptoms in the book.

This book is an excellent resource if you...

  • suspect you have Graves' disease or hyperthyroidism but are having problems getting diagnosed.
  • you don't understand your symptoms and know if they could be hyperthyroidism.
  • you've been diagnosed with Graves' disease or hyperthyroidism and need information regarding treatments.
  • your doctor is of the opinion that you're receiving appropriate and adequate treatment, but you're still not feeling well.
  • you're a health care professional who wants to learn more about Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism.
  • you need someone who can show you that it is quite possible to live well with Graves' disease or hyperthyroidism.

What's covered in Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism?

"Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism" is true to it's title. It provides you with information and a comprehensive plan to "living well" with these diseases. The topics addressed include:
  • Risks, signs and symptoms,
  • Getting diagnosed
  • Drug treatments
  • Surgery
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants, children, and teens
  • Integrative/Holistic Treatment Options
  • Life after treatment:
    • Hypothyroidism and its treatment
    • Managing weight problems
    • Persistent symptoms
    • Infertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding
  • Creating your plan for the future.

Summary

Shomon has done it again. She has gifted patients with a book that is thoughtful, intelligent, practical, thorough, and extremely helpful. With lists, charts, check lists, and excellent appendixes of references and resources, "Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism" is the ultimate guide to "living well" with and despite these diseases.

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