Hypothyroidism Support Group

Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...

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ordered a book

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Hi,

I just wanted to say that I just ordered the book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypothyroidism" by Ken Blanchard, MD. I read a 14 page write up at www.hachettebookgroupusa.com/books/63/0445590619/chapter_excerpt18044.html. It was very informative and convinced me to get the book....this is especially good for those of you who still feel symptoms even on synthroid or whatever meds and your doc won't change your dosage because your bloodwork is "normal". Or even those of you who may not be on meds but are symptomatic. I'll let you know how I like it when I get it and have read it.

Beckeroo
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That was the first book I bought when I was daignosed, and it is great. The author also moderates the thyroid information site at about.com, and she has a news letter sent by e-mail which gives you all the latest information.
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Oops! Similar title, different author! I was referring to Mary J. Shomon's book. But, she does recommend the book highly on About.com.
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Beckeroo, I think Dr. Blanchard's book is excellent and so is Mary Shoman's book "Living Well With Hypothyroidism."
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I think BOTH books are excellent!
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I read Shomon's book and thought it was excellent...I am sure Blanchard's book is just as good. Anything where we can learn more than just what the doc tells us...just because our bloodwork is normal doesn't mean we are feeling wonderful!
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I agree, just because the bloodwork is normal doesn't mean we feel normal. It has been so long since I felt normal, I long to go there. I am reading a book by Richard Shanes, M.D. Thyroid Power is the name of the book. Good read.
mary
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Thank you so much for bumping this thread, recently I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. It has been quite confusing to understand the nuances of a new Hypothyroid diagnosis. I have read the reviews for this book on Amazon and it is exactly the type of book I have been looking for. Cheers!
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