The Thyroid Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know

This is the most complete and useful book on thyroid disorders. This is the second newer edition of this book I have purchased. I originally purchased it 10 years ago when I had thyroid surgery. It was then, and remains now, very informative and helpful.

This book -- and the newly printed "Living Well with Hypothyroidism" -- have been pivotal in my experiences as a hypothyroid patient. Perhaps the most important thing I've learned is that newer research shows that many thyroid patients feel better with a medicine that contains two types of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Currently many of us are still on pills like levothyroxine or Synthroid, which only have one type of hormone. Although I haven't yet convinced my HMO doctor to change my medicine from the traditional Synthroid, she did increase my dose and I already feel better. This gives me hope that I can feel even *better* on a medicine with both T4 and T3.

I was diagnosed with thyroid disease early 1999. Trying to deal with the daily medications is one thing, but changing my lifestyle to adjust to the disease is another hassle. A friend gave me this book to read hoping that I could educate myself further on what the doctors always seem to fail to inform you. Wow, the things one learns... such as how to eat and how much to eat, the risks involved with thyroid disorders, and how to work to overcome any future troubles. I will continue to pass it on to others who also have been diagnosed with this strange, yet more common disorder. This is The Tyroid Bible.

I immediately bought this book after I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. After reading the Thyroid Sourcebook I more fully understand my doctor and can be proactive in my treatment. Thank you for writing a book for the common person facing a tough situation, and including such complete and positive information about treatment. Your book, above all others, has given me confidence and knowledge.

I have recently read this book and recommend it most highly. It is written in a way that can be read by almost everyone yet is neither condescending nor incomplete. If you are suffering from any of the many forms of thyroid diease or are related to someone who is you should take the time to read this book. It will allay your fears and nightmares and will offer clear information in it's stead. It covers the disease(s), the treatments, the doctors, and the tests fully. It has a good index, an appendix full of further reading and good starting points for a net based information search.