The First Year: Hypothyroidism
by Pratt, Maureen; Levy, Elliot G.Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-10-26
Publisher(s): Da Capo Press
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Summary
Millions of Americans-mostly women-live with an underactive thyroid gland, yet all too often hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed, improperly treated, or dismissed as being "all in your head." Maureen Pratt has lived with the ups and downs of thyroid disease since 1982. When she was finally diagnosed in 2001, she took a proactive approach and educated herself on every aspect of the management and treatment of this chronic condition. As a "patient-expert," Pratt shared everything she learned about living with thyroid disease in the first edition of this book. Now completely revised and updated, The First Year[Registered]-Hypothyroidism uniquely guides you step-by-step through everything you need to do and learn throughout the crucial first year after diagnosis.
Author Biography
Maureen Pratt is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, National Business Employment Weekly, and other publications. She is co-author of Taking Charge of Lupus: How to Manage the Disease and Make the Most of Your Life and is active nationally in raising awareness for thyroid disorders and lupus. Pratt lives in Los Angeles.
Elliot G. Levy, MD, FACE, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He lives in Miami, Florida.
Elliot G. Levy, MD, FACE, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He lives in Miami, Florida.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xiii |
| Preface to The Second Edition | p. xvii |
| Introduction | p. xix |
| Living: What a Relief! | p. 1 |
| Learning: What Is Hypothyroidism? | p. 4 |
| Living: Why Me? | p. 10 |
| Learning: All About The Hormones | p. 15 |
| Living: Telling Others | p. 20 |
| Learning: The Meds | p. 31 |
| Living: Lingering Emotional Effects of Hypothyroidism | p. 42 |
| Learning: Everything's Affected | p. 48 |
| Living: Identifying Cycles | p. 57 |
| Learning: Needing and Finding Support | p. 66 |
| Living: Stress and Hypothyroidism | p. 78 |
| Learning: The Mind/Body Thyroid Connection: Depression | p. 87 |
| Living: Your Weight and Hypothyroidism: Myth and Fact | p. 98 |
| Learning: Diet and Exercise | p. 109 |
| First-Week Milestone | p. 119 |
| Living: Tired of Being Tired | p. 121 |
| Learning: Physical Improvements | p. 127 |
| Living: Analyzing Information | p. 132 |
| Learning: More about Autoimmunity | p. 136 |
| Living: Work and Hypothyroidism | p. 142 |
| Learning: Disability and the Thyroid-Friendly Workplace | p. 146 |
| First-Month Milestone | p. 153 |
| Living: Sticker Shock | p. 155 |
| Learning: Budgeting for a Chronic Illness | p. 158 |
| Living: Feeling Better/Feeling Worse | p. 162 |
| Learning: Frequently Asked Questions | p. 165 |
| Living: Coping Strategies | p. 171 |
| Learning: Alternative Therapies and Practitioners | p. 175 |
| Living: A Heart-Healthy Life | p. 181 |
| Learning; Hormones: What's Going On Inside Throughout the Month | p. 184 |
| Living: Fear and Uncertainty in Intimacy | p. 188 |
| Learning: Help for Intimacy | p. 191 |
| Half-Year Milestone | p. 197 |
| Living: Family Life | p. 199 |
| Learning: Pregnancy and Parenthood | p. 201 |
| Living: Relationships: What Others Can Do | p. 207 |
| Learning: Relationships: What You Can Do | p. 212 |
| Living: Leisure Time | p. 214 |
| Learning: Making Your Dreams Come True | p. 216 |
| Living: Looking Ahead in Health | p. 221 |
| Learning: Aging and Hypothyroidism | p. 225 |
| Living: Who Cares? | p. 229 |
| Learning: The Latest in Research and Treatments | p. 234 |
| Living: You've Come a Long Way! | p. 240 |
| Learning: What You Can Do to Celebrate | p. 242 |
| Glossary | p. 245 |
| Notes | p. 249 |
| For Further Reading | p. 253 |
| Resources | p. 255 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 261 |
| Index | p. 263 |
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