Now, things have changed. The thryoid doesn't respond to auto-pilot any more. You have been switched to manual control without your permission and without a user's manual to give you the right commands. You have been flying by the seat of your pants until now...
Mary J. Shomon, founder/editor of Thyroid-Info.com , has written a how-to manual filled with quality information for every day life Living Well With Hypothyroidism. Her motto is "We're patients...NOT lab values". Many of us are living with thyroid disease, but we are not living well. We still struggle with symptoms of hypothyroidism in our daily lives.
Ms. Shomon is a professional writer with hypothyroidism. She has extensively researched her topic and written the book not only for patients and their families, but also for doctors. The book includes signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. She discusses the impact of hypothyroidism in pregnancy and infertility, weight loss, and in infants and children.
Included in the book are tips for living well illustrated by personal stories of real people who have shared their experiences with her through her web site. Ms. Shomon also tackles less popular issues such as the effects of profitibility on research for prevention or cure. She gives us unbiased information on alternative therapies and less commonly used treatments.
This book is an excellent resource for those of you who are newly diagnosed and those of you who are still struggling after years of treatment. It is a useful tool to share with your doctor and use as a basis of discussion. Family and friends would find it helpful in understanding the overall physical and emotional impact of hypothyroidism on their loved ones.
To purchase, visit: Living Well With Hypothyroidism
Go To Page: 1
| Here's the follow-up discussion on this article: | View all related messages |
For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Keri's Thyroid Disease topic, please visit the Discussions page.