Beating Lyme Disease: Understanding and Treating This Complex and Often Misdiagnosed Disease

by Constance Bean (Author), Sam T Donta (Author)

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Illustrated
2008
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More than thirty-years after it was first diagnosed, Lyme disease remains one of our most misunderstood - and pervasive illnesses. This often undetected disorder is increasing at an alarming rate and if not treated early, can cause debilitating symptoms. More than 1.7 million people in the United States, Europe, and China currently suffer from Lyme, yet they have often been unable to find the right treatment and care. Finally, Beating Lyme Disease sheds new light and offers those who struggle with it the guidance to get the help they need. A respected health author and educator, Constance Bean is an authority on this elusive illness. In 1993, she was diagnosed with Lyme and has spent the past fourteen years researching its various treatments and diagnoses. Compassionate and thoroughly researched, this is the first book that will enable doctors and their patients to diagnose, treat and conquer this complex disease.

Synopsis

More than thirty-years after it was first diagnosed, Lyme disease remains one of our most misunderstood - and pervasive illnesses. This often undetected disorder is increasing at an alarming rate and if not treated early, can cause debilitating symptoms. More than 1.7 million people in the United States, Europe, and China currently suffer from Lyme, yet they have often been unable to find the right treatment and care. Finally, Beating Lyme Disease sheds new light and offers those who struggle with it the guidance to get the help they need. A respected health author and educator, Constance Bean is an authority on this elusive illness. In 1993, she was diagnosed with Lyme and has spent the past fourteen years researching its various treatments and diagnoses. Compassionate and thoroughly researched, this is the first book that will enable doctors and their patients to diagnose, treat and conquer this complex disease.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 224
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Amacom
Published: 01 Jul 2008
ISBN 10: 081440944X
ISBN 13: 9780814409442

Media Reviews

With summer approaching, this is a useful book for anyone planning to spend time outdoors. Recommended for public and consumer health libraries. --Library Journal

A new book, called Beating Lyme: Understanding and Treating This Complex and Often Misdiagnosed Disease, provides insight into the arguments that supporters of the chronic Lyme viewpoint make in favor of aggressively treating the condition. The book recounts the experiences of those who say they have long-lasting and at times debilitating symptoms of the condition years after being bitten by a tick. --U.S. News & World Report

Public health workers, teachers, parents, and those who suspect that they may be afflicted with Lyme disease must read this valuable book and share it with their medical practitioner. If the doctor proves resistant to the information, reader may avail themselves of other resources provided by the authors to obtain the care that will bring them relief. --ForeWord Magazine

The authors' recommendations for avoiding exposure to deer ticks, as well as detailed information on diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical treatments, will prove useful to readers and medical personnel in Lyme-endemic regions. --Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Constance A. Bean (Boston, MA) is the former program coordinator at MIT and the author of five other books on health issues, including the classic Methods of Childbirth. She is an active participant in Massachusetts Public Health and is a support person for Lymsesite.com. Sam T. Donata (Boston, MA), is Retired Professor of Molecular Medicine at Boston University and was Chief of Internal Medicine at Otis Air Force in Iowa.