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ISBN 0967110726
Size = 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
Text, for consumers, covering causes, symptoms, testing, and treatments for peripheral neuropathy. Includes more than 200 patient comments and comments from 12 neurologists. Author is a victim of the disease. This is the best current work on the subject of neuropathy for lay people. It explains the problem, goes through the rational for treatment, and discusses the treatments one by one. In addition to the use of PO medication, it covers vitamin therapy, physical therapies, psychotherapy and for patients who fail standard treatments, it covers alternative therapies such as plasmapheresis and hyperbaric oxygen.
Mr. Seneff also covers experimental treatments still in clinical studies. His treatment of the subject is comprehensive and empathetic. He even devotes a chapter to coping skills, which will benefit all patients. His fairness and good judgment is evidenced by the variety of quotes that he includes, to demonstrate the range of experiences that different patients have to the same treatment. he value of this book, for both the practicing podiatrist and his patient, lies in how comprehensive it is in it's discussion of treatment options.
300 pages. Hard cover with NO dust jacket (as issued). Ex-Library, cleaner than usual.
Weight = 800 g
BOOK CONDITION = VERY GOOD
NEW: This book has been designated by the seller as brand new.
FINE: No defects, little usage. Older books may show minor flaws.
VERY GOOD: Shows some signs of wear and is no longer fresh. Attractive.
GOOD: Average used book with all pages present. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets.
FAIR: Obviously well-worn, but no text pages missing. May be without endpapers or title page. Markings do not interfere with readability.
POOR: All text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Reading copies and binding copies fall into this category.
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