Meniere's Disease : What you need to know [Library Binding]

P. J. Heybach (Author), Jerry L. Underwood (Author)

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The National Institute on Deafness reports that an estimated three to five million people in the United States have Meniere's disease, characterized by hearing loss, vertigo, and either tinnitus or ear fullness. This vestibular (inner ear) disorder has no known cause or cure. Haybach, a registered nurse, fills a gap for the general reader by supplying comprehensive information on Meniere's history, anatomy and physiology, testing, conventional and alternative treatments, research, coping strategies, insurance issues, and resources for further material (including a plug for librarians). In addition to a glossary, terms are clearly defined throughout the text, which is logically organized with charts, lists, and tabular data. The helpful index denotes definitions with bold page numbers and illustrations with italicized page numbers. Recommended for consumer health collections.?Dixie Jones, Louisiana State Univ, Medical Ctr., Shreveport
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 336 pages
• Publisher: Vestibular Disorders Assn; 1st edition (August 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963261126
• ISBN-13: 978-0963261120
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,180,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Scope of Information, June 19, 2002

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A. Johnson (Augusta, Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meniere's Disease : What you need to know (Library Binding)

Once diagnosed with Meniere's, I began the search for information. Much is out there, but nothing was as informative as this book. The author gives you everything you could possibly want or need to know. It is very helpful in validating the more 'minor' Meniere's symptoms your physician may not have explained to you as being due to this disease. It will also give you options that range from traditional to holistic treatments. Should you reach the surgical level, this book diagrams and explains the options, risks, and outcomes to result in an informed decision. I was on the fast-track to surgery, but after reading the book, I found the drug betahistine mentioned. I discussed this with my specialist, and he consented in giving it a try. While this drug therepy dosen't work for everyone, it gave me my life back. Might I have found this therapy in another book? Maybe...but I didn't.

61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An informative and clearly written book, November 8, 1999

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This review is from: Meniere's Disease : What you need to know (Paperback)

This is the first book written and published for the public in the United States on Menieres disease. The book is a must read for not only those with Menieres disease but anyone who would like to learn more about living with chronic dizziness or balance problems. The book is a great resource. It helped me to understand how the ear functions with many clear descriptions and excellent diagrams. I learned about vestibular testing and various treatments that are being offered at this time. The book is packed full of easy to understand material and it has enabled me to become more informed about the inner ear and the vestibular system. The author should be congratulated for writing this book as the topic has been ignored far to long by the public and the medical community.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As a patient, this gave me the power to help myself, January 11, 2001

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Barbara L. Pinzka "Book Friend" (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meniere's Disease : What you need to know (Paperback)

I've had Meniere's Disease for 20+ years and while my doctor and the internet helped me find information, I still felt ignorant. This book changed all that: I can't think of anything anyone would need to know about Meniere's that isn't covered in this book. There's also an excellent appendix of further refernces. The more I learn, the better I can cope.