Let me start by saying that I have never written a single Amazon review before or even rated a purchase. This time is different, however, such is the impact this book had for me.
I first learned of the book on Mark's Daily Apple, and pre-ordered it. It was coincidence that Elle's book was being previewed just when I needed it most. In the course of a year, my health had rapidly deteriorated, with no specialized medical practitioner able to help me. I developed digestive issues (including an ulcer), had acne, gained 30 lbs in three months (in spite of running 6 mile/day, six day/week, plus weight training 3x/week, using a standing desk at work for at least 8 hours/day and clean eating protocol of 1200 calories that I tracked daily), not had my period in four years (I'm now 46 but not menopausal), was irritable, etc. Any number of endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, GYNs, internists poked, prodded, probed, scanned, drugged, and X-rayed me four ways to Sunday, each concluding "I don't know what's wrong. I cannot help you." I'm not sure if this was worse or better than the other constant refrain/admonition that I had to "exercise more and eat less." There is nothing more demoralizing than when your body starts doing things that you can't control and "experts" abandon you and/or blame you.
When the book arrived, I devoured it in a matter of hours over a weekend. (I've since re-read it at least once and regularly consult it. It is dog-eared, paper-clipped, and marked with stickies.) This book is well-written (much better than the "classic" Stop the Thyroid Madness), and very informative. It presents the information in a clear manner, and provides many practical examples and tips for understanding what might be happening to your body, as well as tools for how to address your concerns with various resources. I didn't know, for example, that I could order my own blood tests. Armed with that knowledge alone, I was able to provide evidence of what I had suspected for some time: that the excessive (400 mg twice daily) of levoxyl that I had been put on was actually making my problems worse, not better. It unlocked so many "mysteries" for me; as I read Elle's experiences, I kept thinking, "Oh my gosh, that's ME!" When my doctor refused to acknowledge that my RT3 level of 77 (ratio to T3 was 6) was one of several (ongoing) signs of problem, I switched doctors and fortunately found someone who understood and appreciated the evidence (symptoms and blood work) which together formed a picture that I had learned was real and not in my head, thanks to Elle. Beginning with my first visit, I challenged my new him (still do), insisting on explanations (Why do you recommend this? Why don't we try that?) and proposing alternatives to consider. I have much more say in my treatment now because I am conversant in a way I wasn't before, and I owe most of that to Elle and her book. I have also been fortunate enough to talk to and email Elle a few times, as well, allowing us to go deeper into my specific case. (Like Elle, I had not only an RT3/thyroid problem, but also yeast overgrowth in my gut.) With her guidance, I insisted on other blood tests which again showed deficiencies that needed to be addressed. I have recently worked with my new doctor to go on T3 only therapy for a period of time to finally rid my system of excessive RT3. I believe I'm finally - after more years than I probably even knew I was sick - on the right path.
I know that the path to full recovery will not be as quick as I would like it to be, but I'll get there. Elle has been wonderful with her time and with sharing her knowledge and experiences with me and so many others. I cannot recommend this book and Elle's guidance highly enough.
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Best informative thyroid book I’ve found!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
This book was the most informative book I have EVER read in regards to thyroid issues. Elle explains in layman’s terms, each and every function of the thyroid. Because of this read, I am able to feel the BEST I’ve felt in YEARS. I’ve recommended this book to many friends and I hope it has much of a positive impact on everyone like it did, me. When I first read Elle’s story via the internet a year ago, she made such a posive impact on me & I KNEW I couldn’t give up...no matter how trying things got and how horrible I felt! I can say these days “I can see (& think) clearly now that the brain fog is gone.” And indeed, it’s been sunshing days from now on! Thank you Elle Russ for your inspiring journey! I am so thankful for you & you sharing your journey:-)
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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