Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop (American Academy of Neurology) [Paperback]

Norman Latov (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 193260359X | ISBN-13: 978-1932603590 | Publication Date: November 15, 2006 | Edition: 1st

Peripheral neuropathy, the variety of conditions that result when the nerves that connect to the brain and spinal cord are damaged or diseased, is commonly associated with diseases such as diabetes, HIV, alcoholism, and lupus. Although widespread — it affects 10–20 million people in the United States — information about the condition has been difficult to obtain. This essential guide explains what is known about peripheral neuropathy, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it. Topics include drug therapy for the condition and its symptoms, interventional therapy, alternative medicines, caring for the feet, and much more. This book will enable patients to make informed decisions about their care.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 1st edition (November 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193260359X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932603590
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Rheumatic Diseases
  • #19 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Nervous System

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book ever on Peripheral Neuropathy, December 12, 2006

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Irene Beer "Irene Beer" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop (American Academy of Neurology) (Paperback)

I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for 12 years, and read many articles and books about this disease. This book is the clearest, most informative.
It covers information on a vast number of different types of neuropathy. I relished reading about all the possible causes and have a much clearer picture of the disease. Kudos to Dr. Latov for making this a patient friendly way to get the information about a disease that I know is hard to correctly diagnose. I strongly suggest that everyone with neuropathy and their families read this book to help understand the disease and get the proper diagnosis and treatment.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm sorry if you are suffering from Neuropathy also...., February 3, 2007

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Military Intelligence (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop (American Academy of Neurology) (Paperback)

I've suffered from a major L5-S1 disc herniation and sciatica, and it now appears to developing into peripheral neuropathy. There are very few books for the lay person available, but this one is outstanding! If you are suffering from sciatica, diabetes, loss of feeling, sharp stabbing muscle pains, or spinal injury.....you must buy this book to understand what may happen to you. And for your spouses and friends, this will make them understand "some" of what you are going through in non-mind numbing way.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tucson Neuropathy Group reviews this book, March 8, 2007

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Alex Macdonald "neuropathy in Tucson" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop (American Academy of Neurology) (Paperback)

The Tucson, AZ Neuropathy Support Group highly reccommends this book. It is clearly written. It is an excellent book giving great insight into this disease. It is all encompassing, concise and direct. There was no sugar coating, nor was it disparing. Many treatments and approaches were analyzed. All our group endorsed it without exception for all neuropathy sufferers.