Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common diseases most
people never heard of and yet, upwards of 20 million Americans have
it It is estimated that 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes
have mild to severe neuropathy. That fact alone is staggering.
Other causes include vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune diseases,
kidney, liver or thyroid disorders, cancer and a variety of other
medical conditions.
According to the Neuropathy Association the extent and
importance of peripheral neuropathy has not yet been adequately
recognized. The disease is apt to be misdiagnosed, or thought to be
merely a side effect of another disease. However, people from all
walks of life live with this neurological illness that has been
described by those who have it as a tingling or burning sensation
in their limbs, pins and needles and numbness.
"You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a
Full Life" was written by both a patient-expert and doctor and is a
welcome addition to the information on this subject. It covers such
diverse topics as:
What to ask at doctor appointments Making the house easier to
navigate with neuropathy Where to find a support group Using
vitamins and herbs for treatment Tips for traveling And much, much
more
"You Can Cope With Peripheral Neuropathy" is a compendium of
tips, techniques, and life-task shortcuts that will help everyone
who lives with this painful condition. It will also serve as a
useful resource for their families, caregivers, and health care
providers.
General
| Imprint: |
Demos Medical Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
March 2009 |
| First published: |
March 2009 |
| Authors: |
Mims Cushing
• Norman Latov
|
| Dimensions: |
231 x 153 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
192 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-932603-76-7 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-932603-76-X |
| Barcode: |
9781932603767 |
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