Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury [Paperback]

Diane Roberts Stoler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997

Firsthand knowledge on how to identify, treat, and recover from mild head injury (MHI)
-- Symptoms of MHI can mimic those of stroke, depression, migraines, and chronic fatigue

Mild head injury is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed health problems in the United States today. Because many injuries do not show up in conventional tests, the best defense is knowledge. This book teaches how MHI occurs, how to test for it, what questions to ask a healthcare provider, and how to treat it. The authors also offer sound advice and coping skills for how to live with MHI.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Avery Trade; 1 edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895297914
• ISBN-13: 978-0895297914
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Are you suffering from chronic pain, panic attacks, chronic fatigue, not sleeping, migraines or dealing with symptoms from a concussion, stroke, brain injury, MS, Parkinson's Disease or ADD/ADHD? I'm a Catalyst for Change. 'There is a Way.... And I can Help."

As a Neuropsychologist, Board Certified Health and Sports Psychologist for more than 30 years along with having sustained a stroke and four TBI's, Lyme Disease and having two family members who experienced multiple strokes and concussions, I can truly appreciate, from both perspectives, the struggle and anguish of coping with debilitating health issues.

During my 30 years in practice, I have developed an integrative 5-prong approach for recovery that merges scientifically proven cutting edge technology with alternative methods for rehabilitation of brain and body. From my training and experience I have written "Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide to Living with the Challenges Associated with Concussion/Brain Injury." I look forward to helping you and encourage you to explore the various resources available on my website: www.drdiane.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The answer to my prayers!, October 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Paperback)

I have suffered from disabling TBI for 4 1/2 years, and it went undiagnosed for over 2 1/2 years. I consulted doctors at several of the most esteemed medical facilities in the country, and they couldn't figure out the cause of my mysterious symptoms. The authors of this book are the first to explain every single bizarre symptom I have, from the hissing in the ears to the dizziness, disoriention, and visual disturbances. I am deeply grateful that these two brilliant women have helped me in a way that top neurologists have been unable (or unwilling) to. Even the doctors who found brain damage in test results could not explain all the symptoms. This book is the most comprehensive source of TBI information I have seen anywhere. It is a must have for patients with TBI, as well as family members, friends, and the doctors who treat these patients.

The book offers suggestions that include not only conventional medicine, but also alternative medicine, and practical, compensatory techniques. The authors emphasize rehabilitation, which is often helpful when drugs fail, and it does not cause the troublsome side effects. Thank you for this wonderful resource!

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!, October 5, 2000

By 

John A. Kornak (Waukegan, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Paperback)

I am an attorney. I represent a substantial number of people who have sustained "mild" traumatic brain injuries. I have many books in my personal library on this subject. I must say that this book is easily the most accessible and well written I've encountered on TBI. Almost every day I recommend this book to someone. I've handed it out to so many of my clients, and to clients' family members, that I'm contemplating a bulk-rate purchase. On many occasions, I've heard back from people to whom I've given this book, and it's as if a light goes on in their heads. They finally understand that they (or their injured family member) are not "going crazy," that their illness is real. It is gratifying to get this feedback because, for many, it's a first step into their new life. If you (who are reading this review) are a TBI survivor, or a friend or family member of a TBI survivor, I highly recommend purchasing, reading, and inwardly digesting this fine book.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally ... an answer, September 3, 2000

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Karen (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Paperback)

Finally after 2 years of suffering, a foray to the bookstore figured out what was wrong with me! Not only does this book explain everything in simple English, but it also gives exercises you can do to get better and offers names and web sites of resources. It is also beneficial in helping loved ones understand the injury and gives them tips to help. Every psychologist and physician I know now has a copy. One neuropsychologist I gave the book to recommends it to all her MTB injured patients, and quotes it in her accident reports. An excellent book!!