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You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life

You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life
By Mims Cushing, M.D. Norman Latov

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Peripheral neuropathy has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. This condition has numerous causes, but can be associated with diseases such as HIV, alcoholism, diabetes, and lupus and may result from medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Symptoms include pain, numbness, loss of balance, and tingling or burning in the extremities. Although widespread, neuropathy is not well understood, and finding reliable information about it can be difficult. Written by a leading doctor in the field and a patient-expert, You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life covers such diverse topics as what to ask at doctor appointments, how to make the house easier to navigate, where to find a support group, how to use vitamins and herbs for treatment, ways to travel safe, and more. The information in this practical book is aimed at both the millions of people afflicted with neuropathy and the families, caregivers, and health-care providers who share the trauma of this debilitating disease.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #258630 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-04-07
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 192 pages

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About the Author

A world-renowned expert on the topic, Dr. Norman Latov is the author of Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop, part of the American Academy of Neurology series. Dr Latov is also a Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, and Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.


Mims Cushing lives with peripheral neuropathy. She has published extensively in magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, and contributed a chapter to Dr. Latov’s previous book Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop

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uplifting and practical5
When I started this book I expected a numbered list of primary suggestions with a few paragraphs attached to each expanding on the advice. While I found suggestions (not numbered) sprinkled throughout, I also found a vast well of information from both persons with peripheral neuropathy (PNers) and medical professionals.

The book is written primarily from a layperson's POV. Mims Cushing is a PNer, a writer, and a support group developer and leader. She includes her own experiences, but much of the advice comes from others within the PN community. The suggestions are offered in the spirit of "this worked for me, and it might for you."

Ms. Cushing authored the first nine chapters, touching on nearly every aspect of self-care, both physical and psychological. She also put together the final chapter, a collection of the experiences of PNers in their own words. Dr. Norman Latov, who is Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, authored 3 chapters. These focus on dealing with doctors, FAQs and the need for research. The book ends with a list of organizations which may be helpful to PNers, a bibliography and index.

PN is often thought of as a condition of diabetes, but it is not limited to diabetics. Many other diseases can cause PN and sometimes the cause cannot be determined. One just has PN without ever knowing why. This book is practical and easy to read, full of information you can get only from people who live day to day with PN. It's encouraging and uplifting but realistic. If you are a PNer, a caretaker for a PNer, or love a PNer, you probably want this book.

Much Help for Everyone With or Without PN5
Peripheral neuropathy affects millions of people in the US. Mims gives help to those with the neurological disease and those who care about those that do. In addition to her wealth of information and hints for living with the disease, there ares several chapters by Dr. Norman Latov, New York City neurologist specializing in peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop (American Academy of Neurology) If You're Having A Crummy Day ... Brush Off the Crumbs!

PN 365 Days of Relief5
This book is excellent reading for learning more about how to cope with pn and help the person who does not know what pn is daily. Great along with Dr. Latov's other book Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop. Both books are excellent.