When I started this book I expected a numbered list of primary suggestions with a few paragraphs attached to each expanding on the advice. While I found suggestions (not numbered) sprinkled throughout, I also found a vast well of information from both persons with peripheral neuropathy (PNers) and medical professionals.

The book is written primarily from a layperson’s POV. Mims Cushing is a PNer, a writer, and a support group developer and leader. She includes her own experiences, but much of the advice comes from others within the PN community. The suggestions are offered in the spirit of “this worked for me, and it might for you.”

Ms. Cushing authored the first nine chapters, touching on nearly every aspect of self-care, both physical and psychological. She also put together the final chapter, a collection of the experiences of PNers in their own words. Dr. Norman Latov, who is Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, authored 3 chapters. These focus on dealing with doctors, FAQs and the need for research. The book ends with a list of organizations which may be helpful to PNers, a bibliography and index.

PN is often thought of as a condition of diabetes, but it is not limited to diabetics. Many other diseases can cause PN and sometimes the cause cannot be determined. One just has PN without ever knowing why. This book is practical and easy to read, full of information you can get only from people who live day to day with PN. It’s encouraging and uplifting but realistic. If you are a PNer, a caretaker for a PNer, or love a PNer, you probably want this book.

You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life Reviews

Peripheral neuropathy has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. This condition has numerous causes, but can be associated with diseases such as HIV, alcoholism, diabetes, and lupus and may result from medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Symptoms include pain, numbness, loss of balance, and tingling or burning in the extremities. Although widespread, neuropathy is not well understood, and finding reliable information about it can be difficult. Written by a leading doctor in the field and a patient-expert, You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life covers such diverse topics as what to ask at doctor appointments, how to make the house easier to navigate, where to find a support group, how to use vitamins and herbs for treatment, ways to travel safe, and more. The information in this practical book is aimed at both the millions of people afflicted with neuropathy and the families, caregivers, and health-care providers who share the trauma of this debilitating disease.

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You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life Customer’s Reviews

Disappointing Book with little value – Christina Horan – Columbia Falls, MT
I was hoping for some real tips on how to treat my painful neuropathy, or tips that would reduce my discomfort, dietary advice, etc. Instead it’s full of “embrace life” statements. I’m sure the author meant well but this book has no practical value for anyone who is determined to live a pain-free life.

I decided not to buy this – Jansie – New York
I considered buying this until I reviewed a copy. I have peripheral neuropathy with no pain. Although the author did acknowledge that not all sufferers of this problem have pain, she then proceeded to discuss the problem from the point of view of pain; perhaps I am in a minority and, additionally, not very much can be said to those of us like me anyway. This book does reflect New Age thinking but may be useful to some readers. It doesn’t have anything to offer me.

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