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Summary: Great book
Review: This excellent book gives straight forward, easy to understand information regarding thyroid physiology and treatment. It is a great place to get concise information. My only complaint is I don't like the title, because this book can help people who choose to work within or without the medical model. I don't like the adversarial approach. However, the content does not reflect this thought process.
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Summary: Excellent Information!
Review: Finally, someone who has "been there, done that" and is willing to share it all with us! What a great resource for those who are struggling with the medical professionals who don't always take the time to listen! Great work!
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Summary: Wonderful Consumer Guide
Review: This readable volume provides loads of information, is incredibly well researched and useable! I am thankful for the excellent index, the wealth of references, and the practical information. Mary Shomon tells us that she has hypothyroidism. Obviously she has learned all the lessons of "Living Well," for she has an enormous amount of energy. In addition to writing this book, she writes and edits a multi-layered website on the subject, puts out a newsletter and tells us that she is mother of a pre-schoolchild. Now, if competent writers would produce books as useable as this one on other disease processes.....
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Summary: Living Well with Hypothyroidism
Review: For the thyroid patient whose symptoms have continued despite the doctor's pronouncement that he or she is "well," this book can be a lifesaver. Mary Shomon understands the problems thyroid patients encounter, and she offers sound advice. If I had had this book when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism, my life would have been much easier. I highly recommend "Living Well with Hypothyroidism."
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Summary: I know I have this ~ But "The Test" says I don't!
Review: Mary J. Shomon is not a doctor, but a fellow sufferer of Hypothyroidism. Her approach is from living the whole event of getting it diagnosed to balancing the medication, and living a full produtive life. She shares many stories on what works to bring about the health and joy we are all need to continue. It gives a hypothyroid sufferer informed knowledge to take to their doctors. Even better: groups and doctors who are actively working on better management of this frustration disease.
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Summary: the most "popular" drug in america - synthroid
Review: I'm a guy and this book really plays to the female side of the street since they're the ones with the most trouble with thyroids - but - as a hashimoto's sufferer I can attest to the good advice I've gotten from this book. I called my doc to ask for a review of my medication in light of some new studies and he told me he was happy with my present levels of medication! A new doc is seeing me tomorrow, is familiar with the studies and will help in adjusting me on the new drug therapy (T3 suppliments). Thyroid problems are the most subtle and scary things in the world - this book revolves around making one whole again.
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Summary: It's saving my life
Review: This book gave me so much informtion that most of the medical profession appear to have no idea of. Having been hypothyroid for about 10 years (mostly undiagnozed) I would recommend the book to anyone who needs help in this area. The chapter that covered material on which drugs intereact with Synthroid was very illuminating.
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Summary: LIVING WELL WITH HYPOTHROIDISM
Review: I am a Thyroid Patient and would like to rate this book. The book includes everything you need to know to be knowledgeable about Thyroid Disease, from symptoms to how to feel well. Information is provided in a well organized format. If you're new to Thyroid Disease this book is an excellent introduction. If you're more experienced with Thyroid Disease, this is a great book to have because it provides a lot of information that your doctor doesn't tell you. And in plain English that you can understand! A worthwhile book to read for anyone with Thyroid Disease. Karen
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Summary: D. VerSluis, Thyroid patient since surgical removal in 1961
Review: God bless Amazon & Mary J. Shomon for this book! Amazon delivered it yesterday and I've been reading ever since. I could write hundreds of pages describing my own experiences that correspond to those documented in this book, but the most wonderful thing was the fact that this book proves that my own conclusions were accurate! After several years of good treatment I fell into the problems described in the book and only recently demanded improvement. Now, armed with the terrific info in this book, I expect to live MUCH longer, and oh, so much better! If anyone in your family is tired, weak, or sore, READ THIS BOOK! Your aches and pains could be hazardous to your health! But even more important, maybe they can be eliminated!
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Summary: A must read for parents of Children with Hypothyroidism !
Review: There is a short but still amazing chapter (12) in this book for parents whose child/infant has been diagnosed as having hypothyroidism. It gives excellent advice on how to administer medication to infants. This chapter also discusses the common symptoms seen in congenital hypothyroidism; how aquired hypothyroidism is different from congenital and how it can be more damaging to a child than to an adult. Kelly Cherkes, the contributor for Chapter 12, really knows what she is talking about. Ms. Cherkes' advice is superb and in "plain english" -which is exactly what a parent wants and needs when they are learning about this disorder. Thank you Mary Shomon for putting this fabulous book together!
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