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Meniere's Disease, unmatched in scope by any other work written for the general public on this subject, includes 40 chapters covering anatomy and physiology, symptoms, examination and testing, treatment, coping strategies, safety issues, research, support organizations (including those on the Internet), and all other aspects of the disease.
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Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms reported to doctors. Feeling Dizzy offers up-to-date, straightforward explanations of all possible causes of dizziness, identifies the three categories of dizziness--vertigo,
imbalance, and disorientation--and describes treatment options for each one. Line drawings.

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Millions of people suffer from invisible chronic illnesses - that is, diseases characterized by chronicity
and symptoms that are not externally manifested. They may look well and even function normally while suffering extreme fatigue or pain or any of a number of distressing symptoms from such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine, and Crohn's disease - to name a few. This book describes the anguish that individuals with invisible chronic illness endure and then offers them the means to cope with their illness. It teaches them how to become aware of the attitude they have toward the illness and the way they talk to themselves about it and about themselves. It shows how, with awareness and practice, they can change their illness narrative and how they can communicate with loved ones and doctors in a way that meets their needs. Invaluable not only to sufferers but also to spouses, family members, friends, employers, and physicians, this book offers both understanding and practical guidance.
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Years of family counseling has helped psychiatric social worker Irene Pollin identify eight chronic fears shared by all who cope with long-term illness: fears of loss of control, loss of self-image, dependency, stigma, abandonment, expressing anger, isolation, and death. These compassionate case studies combined with clear practical information will help families draw closer and address their deepest concerns to help end the paralysis of fear.
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Many men and women in middle age begin experiencing hearing loss, often in so subtle a way that they aren't fully aware of the barriers to communication it creates. The author of this book describes hearing loss and its common early signs, discusses its kinds and cause, and gives information on seeking a professional evaluation. Also described are technologies, including hearing aids. Here too is advice on dealing with hearing loss in every day situations and in times of emergency, There are suggestions on making changes in work, home, and travel environments so that people with hearing loss will learn to cope with most situations and avoid becoming dependent on others.
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