BOOK CORNER

Everything You Need To know About Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Disorders
by Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner
Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner, President and founder of the Lyme Disease Foundation, offers this layperson's guide to the best treatment and prevention of Lyme as well as other tick-borne diseases. An estimated 2 million people in the United Stated alone have Lyme Disease and these patients see an average of five physicians each to obtain a diagnosis. This book addresses the elusive issue of diagnosis which often detains early treatment.

Coping With Lyme Disease: A Practical Guide to Dealing With Diagnosis and Treatment
by Denise Lang with Joseph Temto M.D.
Now in its second edition, (1997) this book offers a guide to diagnosis, symptoms, the latest tests available and treatment. It combines information from experts with personal accounts from patients who suffer from chronic Lyme Disease. Advice is given on how to find physicians knowledgeable about the illness, how schools can help students with Lyme and how to cope with the problems of insurance coverage.

The Widening Circle: A Lyme Disease Pioneer Tells Her Story
by Polly Murray
This book describes the struggle of one woman and her family with a series of mysterious ailments, symptoms that were dismissed by the medical establishment for years until her determined investigation resulted in the discovery of the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. This is a strong indictment of doctors who pay more attention to the disease.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Area support groups: Trumbull Last Monday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Trumbull Public Library

• Danbury Third Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM at the Bethel Public Library, Old Town Hall building

• Wilton Both a Task Force and Support Group soon to be established.

• Call 222-1993 for details
  

Revised: 01/14/04