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To Wake in Tears: Understanding Interstitial Cystitis
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Disease Books > Interstitial Cystitis > Item 8
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To Wake in Tears: Understanding Interstitial Cystitis
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by Catherine M. Simone
Sales Rank: 141528
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List Price: $19.95
$13.57
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on 11-20-2011.
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Features
Paperback: 225 pages
Publisher: IC Hope November 11, 1998
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0966775007
ISBN-13: 978-0966775006
Product Dimensions:
8.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
As I read this book I began to sob. I can't count the number of days I woke in tears. This disease is so devastating, the pain and the other physical problems it causes makes life miserable. I have dealt with this disease all of my adult life,20yrs and this is the first book to honestly account for the physical and emotional suffering that IC can cause. I asked my family to read the book. Hoping it will help them understand me. This book has no platitudes written by those who do not understand. Catherine stays away from inane advice "put on a happy face" "chant happy thoughts", or "watch a funny movie", which makes the nonparticipent guilty of not wanting to be well. True IC victims know that a good belly laugh hurts terribly. Catherine courageously recounts her exploration of Western Medicine and Alternative Medicine-making no judgements, just writing of her experience. She opens the door to discussion of all treatments that are available. Her book is a tribute to all who open mindedly search for something to help (some reason to hope). The ever present disclaimer- "of course you must see your dr before embarking on any treatments" can be ridiculous since AMA drs make many mistakes as Catherine detailed. AMA drs don't know the cause or a definative treatment of IC, yet we should always seek their advice before beginning any treatment? Thank you Catherine for having the guts to open your life to us, and write of your healing. I think every one has a different path toward health, but if we don't know what's available we are stiffled. Thank you Catherine you've given me some hope.
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To Wake in Tears: Understanding Interstitial Cystitis
List Price: $19.95
Available from Amazon
Price: $13.57
Updated on 11-20-2011.
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