Graves' Disease In Our Own Words

"Graves' Disease, In Our Own Words" takes the reader on a unique journey through the disease's many complexities. Personal accounts offer insights into both the physical and emotional sides of Graves'. Both the experts and other Graves' patients try to validate these feelings with articles on diagnosis, treatment, and healthful living with Graves' disease (hyperactive thyroid). Over eighteen top Endocrinologists, pharmacists and other experts on Graves’ disease, make the information in this book, accurate and up to date with the latest information on Graves’ disease and its treatments.

Over seven years of research on common questions asked, and answers provided by the National Graves’ Disease Foundation’s board of medical advisors, trained facilitators, as well as answers from the top Endocrinologists, at the major medical and teaching hospitals, ensures what is provided is medically accurate, and is often done in a layperson’s terms so it is understandable by those with no or little medical understanding.

The authors contacted the medical professionals for a full edit when they wrote the chapters to ensure that the information was correct and current and what was on the cutting edge for treatment of Graves’ disease.

A full bibliography and recommended reading list is provided to help newly diagnosed find accurate information on Graves’ disease. Unfortunately recent studies show that a full 80% of medical related web sites provide wrong or inaccurate information. "Graves’ Disease In Our Own Words", takes the worry out of finding reputable, and medically reliable information.

At the last American Thyroid Association meeting, they provided a lecture on information and misinformation on thyroid disease. The lecture was titled "The Good The Bad And The Ugly" The National Graves’ Disease Foundation was listed as one of the best sources of information for Graves’ disease. The National Graves’ Disease Foundation, and their medical board of advisors fully endorse this book.

Nancy Hord-Patterson, ARNP, PhD is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Graves’ Disease Foundation as well as a Graves’ patient. She is also a founding member of the Thyroid Federation International. She has been in private practice as a psychologist and patient advocate.

Jake George, is a Support Group leader for the NGDF as well as facilitator for its on-line bulletin board. He has worked closely with Dr. Patterson for the past seven years to help provide accurate information on the Internet and now in this book. Mr. George’s background is in civil affairs, business and patient advocacy. He is retired from the US Navy and is currently a Civil Servant for the Department of Defense.