The Thyroid Sourcebook

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Summary: Disappointed
Review: After reading this book and comparing it to Dr. Arem's book The Thyroid Solution and another book for Graves Disease called Graves Disease; A Practical Handbook; I found this book to be lacking in how it was presented, ease in understanding and resourcefullness.

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Summary: Told me everything I needed to know and understand!
Review: Gave me straight forward answers to questions I had concerning treatment of my hyperactive thyroid. Eliminated some myths I had heard about treatment and made me prepared to see my endocrinologist.

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Summary: A comphrehensive MUST READ for everyone affected.
Review: I have recently read this book and recommend it most highly. It is written in a way that can be read by almost everyone yet is neither condescending nor incomplete. If you are suffering from any of the many forms of thyroid diease or are related to someone who is you should take the time to read this book. It will allay your fears and nightmares and will offer clear information in it's stead. It covers the disease(s), the treatments, the doctors, and the tests fully. It has a good index, an appendix full of further reading and good starting points for a net based information search.

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Summary: This book left me empowered and informed.
Review: I immediately bought this book after I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. After reading the Thyroid Sourcebook I more fully understand my doctor and can be proactive in my treatment. Thank you for writing a book for the common person facing a tough situation, and including such complete and positive information about treatment. Your book, above all others, has given me confidence and knowledge.

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Summary: The Thyroid Bible
Review: I was diagnosed with thyroid disease early 1999. Trying to deal with the daily medications is one thing, but changing my lifestyle to adjust to the disease is another hassle. A friend gave me this book to read hoping that I could educate myself further on what the doctors always seem to fail to inform you. Wow, the things one learns... such as how to eat and how much to eat, the risks involved with thyroid disorders, and how to work to overcome any future troubles. I will continue to pass it on to others who also have been diagnosed with this strange, yet more common disorder. This is The Tyroid Bible.

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Summary: Good resource for thyroid patients
Review: M. Sara Rosenthal's book offers a good overview of thyroid disease, and is an excellent source of easy-to- understand information on most aspects of thyroid disease. This second edition has the latest information on smoking and thyroid eye disease; osteoporosis and thyroid hormone; post-partum thyroid disease; nutrition and diet; the continuing problem of iodine deficiency around the world; as well as an expanded discussion of symptoms in sections she calls "Hyperalphabet Soup" and "Hypoalphabet Soup." Mary Shomon / Thyroid Disease Website and Newsletter Editor http://thyroid.miningco.com

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Summary: The Thyroid Source Book
Review: One of the best and most informative books written. In easy-to read and understand format. I highly recommend this book for everyone!

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Summary: Great for newly diagnosed **or** long-term thyroid patients
Review: This book -- and the newly printed "Living Well with Hypothyroidism" -- have been pivotal in my experiences as a hypothyroid patient. Perhaps the most important thing I've learned is that newer research shows that many thyroid patients feel better with a medicine that contains two types of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Currently many of us are still on pills like levothyroxine or Synthroid, which only have one type of hormone. Although I haven't yet convinced my HMO doctor to change my medicine from the traditional Synthroid, she did increase my dose and I already feel better. This gives me hope that I can feel even *better* on a medicine with both T4 and T3.

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Summary: Great for newly diagnosed **or** long-term thyroid patients
Review: This book -- and the newly printed "Living Well with Hypothyroidism" -- have been pivotal in my experiences as a hypothyroid patient. Perhaps the most important thing I've learned is that newer research shows that many thyroid patients feel better with a medicine that contains two types of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Currently many of us are still on pills like levothyroxine or Synthroid, which only have one type of hormone. Although I haven't yet convinced my HMO doctor to change my medicine from the traditional Synthroid, she did increase my dose and I already feel better. This gives me hope that I can feel even *better* on a medicine with both T4 and T3.