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Eight Steps to Self-Diagnosis - Very useful book, April 25, 2005
This review is from: What's Wrong with Me? The Frustrated Patient's Guide to Getting an Accurate Diagnosis (Paperback)
The authors, an attorney and a physician, explore the problems millions of patients face in finding definitive diagnoses for ailments that are difficult to pinpoint.
The crux of the book is the eight-step program Dr. Rosenbaum devised to help you define and understand your symptoms. Answering questions in Rosenbaum's eight diagnostic categories will take some thought and perhaps some homework on your part--well worth it, as the answers will provide your own doctor invaluable clues to help him/her diagnose and cure your condition. One very useful chapter tells you how to select the right doctor and make the best use of the time you spend together.
Providing a psychological boost to those who have been told that their mystery malady is "all in your head," (how frustrating is that?) the authors help you deal with the emotional stress and pain that may accompany unnamed conditions. Signficantly, they encourage you to keep on looking for answers. Never give up!
The chapter on children's conditions will be helpful to every parent who has ever been (or will be) faced with a sick child whose exact condition can't be diagnosed even after a battery of tests. This happened to my son and it was a nightmare for the child, for me, and for an entire team of physicians. I wish I'd had this book then, as no one was ever able to give him an accurate diagnosis. (Come to think of it, I'm going to send him a copy of this book, as some symptoms persisted into adulthood.)
Rich with facts, figures, and case histories, the book will intrigue the millions of patients walking around with undiagnosed conditions, their families, and the healthcare providers who work with them. An excellent addition to your health and medical reference books.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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It was helpful., December 17, 2008
This review is from: What's Wrong with Me? The Frustrated Patient's Guide to Getting an Accurate Diagnosis (Paperback)
I think this a pretty good book.
If you do all the things it tells you to do I think it can be pretty helpful.
My DH was have terrible headaches and no one could figure out why. I came across a little story in this book about someone who was always on their cell phone and would hold it between their neck and shoulder. DH is on his work phone all day long and also does this. We got him a bluetooth and the headaches slowly went away!
If it hadn't been for this book we would probably still be miserable!
If your looking at this book, then your probably at your wits end, so I would say what else do you have to lose, it just might help you too!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Very good book, June 28, 2010
This review is from: What's Wrong with Me? The Frustrated Patient's Guide to Getting an Accurate Diagnosis (Paperback)
This is a great book, I bought two so I could share with family and friends.
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