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"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. "
List of contents
Peripheral Neuropathy: Getting the Scoop
Caring for Your Hands and Feet
Exercise: Working It Out
Home and Hearth: Living More Easily and Enjoyably
Wellness: Spotlighting the Positive
Hobbies: Escaping Symptoms through Distraction
Travel: Pack and Go Forth!
Caretakers: Helping You to Help Others
Neuropathy Association Self-help Groups
Managing Your Physician
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hope of Research
Peripheral Neuropathy Stories by Those Who Know it Best
Additional Reading
The Neuropathy Association's Designated Neuropathy Centers
Resources
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Mims Cushing lives with peripheral neuropathy. She has published extensively in magazines and newspapers.
Summary
Peripheral neuropathy affects up to twenty million people in the United States. This book covers such 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; and, tips for traveling.
