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Informative and Practical
I've had arthritis for a long time, so I was happy to find this well-rounded, informative and practical arthritis book. I learned more from this book than I have from all the others I've read - combined. It gives a good overview of all kinds of arthritis, the ways they diagnose it and treatments. It also talks about the drugs used for the disease, their pros and cons. There's also good information on supplements, exercise, body alignment, and more. I especially like the nice balance the authors struck between traditional and alternative medicine. There are a lot of new ideas in the book I hadn't heard of before - some of which worked well for my arthritis. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has arthritis.

The good, the bad and the equivocal...all rolled into one!
I found this book to be informative and entertaining but also somewhat disturbing. There seems to be a tendency to overemphasize so-called "alternative" therapy, and the information is presented in such a way as to cajole the unwary reader into thinking that mainstream and alternative treatments are equivalent. Curiously, neither of the authors is a physician, and the book hardly mentions the existence of the "rheumatologist",i.e.,the physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. I found this surprising at best, and also a bit offensive. It was clear that this is not a completely objective or balanced guide to arthritis and its management. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arthritis    2. Arthritis.    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Diet therapy    6. Diseases - General    7. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Coping with personal problems    11. Health & Fitness / Diseases / General   

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What Was I Thinking?
I'm really dependent on the reviews here at Amazon when I select a book, so I don't know why I ordered this book when there were no reviews.Perhaps I can save others some money by saying that there are far better books on knee pain than this one. I actually found more information by doing a Google search for "knee pain". The section on exercise, which in the one part of the book which should be most relevent, is no more than a few pages long. The author lists several exercises in brief, and there are no photos or illustrations to show the exercises.Even stranger, there are NO stretches.I find it hard to understand how this book even came to be published. I wish that I'd been able to go to a bookstore to compare books and select the one that best met my needs, but thankfully I ordered "Knee Pain"by John Garrett, MD, at the same time that I ordered "The Knee Sourcebook" . It has two full chapters on exercises with photos, shows stretches, and has a full variety of exercises to strengthen all the muscles surrounding and supporting the knee. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases    3. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Knee    7. Reference    8. Wounds and injuries    9. Health & Fitness / Diseases / Musculoskeletal    10. Popular medicine   

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A `must' for any family struggling with CP care
Co-authored by medical doctors Freeman Miller and Steven Bachrach, Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide For Caregiving, 2nd Edition is a `must' for any family struggling with CP care: it provides parents with answers ranging form understanding areas of involvement and basic care issues to understanding medical terminology commonly used. An A-Z encyclopedia helps define these terms, diagnoses and procedures, while discussions delve into regulations, assessments of condition, and the latest research. The wealth of details are organized logically and parents will find it easy to navigate, making it an item of choice above others.
Comprehensive
Wow!After almost five years of parenting a child with CP, I've discovered a book that answers all my questions!This book goes into detail on everything you want to know--the medical aspects of high tone/low tone, when various surgeries are necessary and what results you can expect, the different types of AFO's and equipment, lots of other stuff.If you have a child with CP, you'll want this book.I only wish they had come out with a second edition by now.(Sept. 2003)Also includes an extensive encyclopedia.If you've been craving detailed information and answers, this is what you've been looking for.

A Complete Guide for Caregiving
Dr. Miller and Dr. Bachrach have written a wonderful book.Dr. Miller was actually my daugther's ortho doctor until he took time off to help write this book. Dr. Bachrach is currently treating my daughter.I love the fact that they have made this book easy to understand and that it answers questions that you might never think to ask while you are in the clinic with your child. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caregiving    2. Cerebral Palsy    3. Consumer Health    4. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    5. Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)    6. Health/Fitness    7. Medical    8. Neurology - General    9. Child care & upbringing    10. Coping with disability    11. Literary Criticism & Collections / American   

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Hip replacement
I bought this book for my mother who needed a hip replacement.Both my mother and I found it very helpful because it describes so clearly the experiences that patients have.It prepared us well for her operation and recovery.

This is a very informative-well written book.
Dr Trahair is a Consulting Psychologist at LA Trobe University in Australia.He has written a 175 page book relating his personal experience in undergoing total joint replacement of his hip with additional personalhistories of 14 other individuals.If hip replacement is in your immediatefuture you will find your counterpart among them. I am Jack Kelleyauthor of "On Being Hip" which outlines my own experience withthe problem of degenerative joint disease.It is also available throughamazon. I recommend that those with these problems obtain Dr. Trahair'sbook, a view from downunder that you will find rewarding and informative. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arthroplasty    2. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip    3. Health Care Issues    4. Health Policy    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Medical Procedure    8. Orthopedic Appliances    9. Popular works    10. Regional Surgery    11. Surgery - General    12. Total hip replacement    13. Coping with illness    14. Health & Fitness / Diseases / Musculoskeletal    15. Medicine | Consumer Health    16. Prosthetics    17. Surgery   

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Missing Too Much to Be Really Useful
This is largely a collection of URL links. The author is inconsistent in explaining what is available at each site.Sometimes there is a lot of explanation and at other times none.Putting the term "spinal stenosis" in Google, Yahoo! or other widely used search engines can lead to equal, if not better results.
Very useful tool
This book has really served me as an extremely useful tool to search for information about my husband's disease. what a rip!
The is downloaded copy of the NIAM website, and a list other research websites.I learned more from Google. ... Read more

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Finally, someone understands
Having only had RSD for 1 year, I found this book to be validating and extremely helpful!

RSD in real life
I am a kid who has rsd. Life with rsd is as close to hell as it gets. My doctor couldn't explain it, I couldn't explain it to my friends, I couldn't explain it to me: until I read this book. If you have rsd, kid or adult, I highly suggust READING THE BOOK! (It hurts a lot less than having a sympathedic block :)

One of the first steps to understanding
I was injured on the job Jan. 2004 and since that time have been diagnosed and treated for RSDS. It has limited & possibly stopped my working life, however, being lost in a workman's compensation buracracy, I had to begin to learn myself how to talk to the doctor about RSDS. Not every patient reacts the same, not every patient is limited in what they can do - BUT - every patient will see their life change somewhat due to pain. This book was my beginning as far as reading material to helpme to understand RSDS. It is very informative, easy to read & understand and offers insight on taking control of your situation. It doesn't talk as much as I'd like about treatment plans and options. I have never taken so many drugs before and this book calmed my fears somewhat of becoming an addict. I will continue to learn about this pain syndrome because if I do not, I can't depend on the medical world to do it for me. A very good book to start off with if you have been diagnosed with RSDS. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    4. Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)    5. General    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Orthopedics    9. Pain (Medical Aspects)    10. Pain Management    11. Coping with illness    12. Popular medicine   

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Not Impressed
While looking at this book it became reality to me that the MindBodySpirit connection is actually lost in it's content. It becomes a Mind experience with many different antidepressant issues involved. There are treatments that I have experienced in this book that are supposed to help that do nothing but further frustrate the complex problems of Fibromyalgia. Also, the guaifenesen treatment may have no reason to work, and it may only show as a placebo effect in certain people during testing, but for those of us who try it and find that it does something to us that nothing in the past has even begun to do it is a life saver. Chronic Fatigue is a giant issue with this illness and guaifenesin treatment has helped me so much in this area that I would never give it up. I also see that there are MindBodySpirit issues with the illness of fibromyalgia, depression coming and going at will and especially during stress related situations, but it is something way too complex to even begin to work out in this book given the minute amount of space alloted each topic.
Disappointing
I feel I have wasted good money on this one. I am a strong believer in mind-body medicine, but the bits and pieces of boring information in primer form were a real turn off. There are many other better choices out there
This book, while telling SOME of the truth about fibromyalgia, was co-written by Edwin Season, who works as an "independent medical examiner" for the Ohio State Teacher Retirement System. That means it is his job to find reasons to deny disability to those who need it, thereby saving the retirement system money. (This retirement system is being investigated for misuse of funds.) I am one of their victims, my illness being labeled as "Somatization Disorder" despite the mounds of objective medical evidence of brain injury, etc. I provided. Thanks to Season, I now struggle to work just 20 hours per week and I cannot keep up on bills. All because he thinks that illnesses like Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are all in the mind. He needs to look at the evidence - and, a little compassion wouldn't hurt either. (Even the title of this book is contradictory - if you have widespread pain and fatigue, you're NOT healthy!) I'm now destroyed financially with little means of support. Thanks for nothing, Season. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    3. Fibromyalgia    4. Health/Fitness    5. Mind and body therapies    6. Psychosomatic aspects    7. Family & Health   

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ok on facts, light on sense
The medical aspects are dealt with fairly accessibly, but troubles me is the author's tone throughout the book - patronising, and his tendency to make statements that belie an extraordinary ignorance of human beings. What kind of weirdo would write a sentence like "....of course, the death of a child is always tragic, even when it is expected"?
A great source of information
This book uses easy to understand language to explain the complexities of this group of disorders.It is a good first book for individuals and families faced with the likelihood or reality of a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases - Genetic    3. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    4. General    5. Medical    6. Muscular dystrophy    7. Musculoskeletal Diseases    8. Popular works    9. Rheumatology    10. Coping with illness    11. Medical / Rheumatology    12. Medicine | Physiology    13. Popular medicine   

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The Voice of Experience
Dr. Mollette shares his experiences, after his wife was diagnosed with MS, with clarity and refreshing honesty.He gives down-to-earth advice for care givers in an open and compassionate manner. Silent Struggler
This is an honest and touching account of what it is like to be a caregiver.The author is the spouse of a patient with advanced Multiple Sclerosis.One day this diagnosis given to his wife not only changed her life, but also changed his life. The author talks about how to care for the disabled in most every way imaginable, from eating and sleeping, to talking and sharing intimacy.As the story in the book evolved, so did the story of his wife.He speaks honestly about his feelings about her illness and about his love for her. This book is not only informative but it is helpful to those who have disabled loved ones and who are caring for them.The name Silent Struggler denotes that the struggle is not only one of the patient's...but it is also the caregiver who struggles with increased responsibility and loss. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    5. General    6. Personal Memoirs    7. Specific Groups - Special Needs   

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this will change your life
My mother has a family history of osteoprosis.Severe, fatal osteoprosis.We were recommended this book by the physical therapist after her second bout with vetrebral fractures.It is understandable by lay people and includes very useful and simple changes to make in your life to combat the threat of osteoprosis.It includes testing and interpreting of tests, diet ,life habits,medecations, and useful exercises. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Diseases    4. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    5. General    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Osteoporosis in women    9. Prevention    10. Women's Health - General    11. Family & Health   

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I love it -- Practical and spiritual at the same time
Darlene Cohen has lived about 30 years with rheumatoid arthritis and still looks great, has tons of energy and helps thousands of people.This book gives you an emotional and mental framework for taking care of yourself, reducing pain and increasing mobility.Then she gives you hundreds of exercises and stretches you can do to actually get moving.Read more

Subjects:  1. Arthritis    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    5. Exercise    6. Exercise therapy    7. Health/Fitness    8. Treatment   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Musculoskeletal system    6. Nutrition    7. Nutritional aspects    8. Obesity    9. Rheumatology    10. Sports Medicine    11. Fitness & diet    12. Health & Fitness / Nutrition    13. Popular medicine    14. Sports injuries & medicine   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Alternative treatment    3. Bones    4. Consumer Health    5. Diet / Health / Fitness    6. Diseases    7. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Healthy Living    11. Herbal Medications    12. Herbs    13. Holistic Medicine    14. Joints    15. Therapeutic use    16. Health & Fitness / Diseases / Musculoskeletal   

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the most advanced manual medicine on the planet
George Roth has combined the cutting-edge science of energy medicine with input from many kinds of alternative healing to create Matrix Repatterning, which is the most advanced form of manual medicine on the planet.
Inspiring book,easy to understand
This book was very inspiring for the chronic pain and dysfunction sufferer. It is written clearly and it is concise and very easy to understand. Although not everyone will be interested in the self help portion, the book takes us to a new place of understanding how our old trauma's, falls, car accidents, etc., have impacted our body in ways we never realized. Dr. Roth has synthesized this cutting edge information and shown how anyone can reduce the effects of these injuries with a simple and gentle approach.

Awesome book!
The Matrix Repatterning Program for Pain Relief opened my eyes to a whole new way of appreciating my body and understanding why I have pain.It provides useful information, backed by scientific studies, in a clear, concise manner with lots of illustrations.It helped me to understand how pain works, and how it could come from a problem in another part of the body.I also appreciated the stories of people who had been able to overcome their difficulties with these gentle techniques.The self-help program was simple and easy to follow.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Pain Management    6. Pain & pain management    7. Popular medicine   

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I'm glad I'm reading it
I was introduced to this book by my fiance (now my husband), who bought it for himself - to read and understand what I'm going through and to better help me. He urged me to read it, too, but I did not want to learn anything about it, mostly because much of what I've read before contained so much 'doom and gloom'.
This is me!
When I started reading this book, I began to cry. I saw myself over and over again. And it is so comforting to know I am not the only person feeling this way, hurting this much. I am not quite finished yet, but so far I have learned so much I didn't know and also found suggestions for coping I hadn't encountered. Now if someone could only come up with a cure!

Angry and Disappointed
My hope when I bought this book was that I would find inside it encouragement and helpful advice. The author presents a very biased sample of women who I do not believe are representative of the greater population of people with fibromyalgia.Most (thought not all) of the women in this book identify themselves as sick and disabled, have stopped working and many come off as feeling sorry for themselves.I believe one can have a medical condition without being "sick" all the time.I also think that a lot of the people who are disabled by FM also have other diseases and those are likely more resposible for the disability than the FM alone.The general information about the syndrome contained in this book is available elsewhere and indeed is not the purpose of the book, but the women's stories did not provide me with the kind of information and support I was looking for.For example, 50 women listing all the medications they take or have tried tells me nothing.And I felt I was being more encouraged to go on disability after reading this book than I did to go on with my life.This condition is painful, annoying and distracting but it is not a death sentence. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Diseases    4. Diseases - General    5. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    6. Fibromyalgia    7. General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Popular works    11. Women    12. Women's Health - General    13. Coping with disability    14. Women's health    15. Health & Healing   

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William Glasser - More Ignorance on Fibromyalgia
William Glasser is a psychiatrist--strike one.Psychiatrists are still stuck on the notion that fibromyalgia an illness that is psychologically caused and continued and nothing in what I've read about his take on fibromyalgia tells me he is any different.Strike two is the statement that there is no pathology, i.e. physical abnormalities with fibromyalgia.On the contrary, there are numerous studies going on at numerous prestigious universities by numerous knowledgeable researchers that are discovering very definite physical, biochemical abnormalities in fibromyalgia patients that are not psychologically caused.Strike three--the incidence of psychological difficulties (depression, anxiety, etc.) is approximately the same in the fibromyalgia population as in the general population.If the depression rate is any higher, it's because of [people] like Glasser and the members of the medical profession who set themselves up as "experts" on the subject of fibromyalgia when they know NOTHING.It's a never ending battle for fibro patients...

This book can change your life to a better life.
Dr. Glasser has made his book on fibromyalgia, tell his story of what he now calls "choice theory", in a story format.What he tells does not just apply to fibromyalgia, it applies to most of our life challenges.This is a short book, that tells all anyone really needs to have a continuously improving life.There is a lot to be gained from telling how choice theory works by using these realistic cases.Then we can identify with the challenges faced by himself and the other people in his book.Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    3. Fibromyalgia    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health & Fitness / Diseases / Musculoskeletal    6. Medical    7. Rheumatic Disorders    8. Complementary Therapies    9. Interpersonal Relations    10. Pain    11. popular works    12. therapy