Could It Be B12?: An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses (Paperback)

Description

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Presenting a wide scope of problems caused by B12 deficiency, this comprehensive guide provides up-to-date medical information about symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Could it Be b12?, written for both the patient and the interested layperson, outlines how physicians frequently misdiagnose B12 deficiency as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, neurodevelopmental disorder, Parkinson's disease, depression, or other mental illnesses. Now in the second edition, this resource has been thoroughly updated with the latest research, diagnostic tests, treatment options, case studies, and testimonials.

About the Author

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Sally M. Pacholok, RN, has worked as an emergency room nurse and paramedic for 25 years. A member of the Emergency Nurses Association, Pacholok diagnosed herself with vitamin B12 deficiency after doctors failed to identify her condition. Jeffrey J. Stuart, DO, is a board-certified physician and a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, the Macomb County Osteopathic Society, and the Michigan Osteopathic Association. They both live in Shelby, Michigan.

Praise For…

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In this long-needed book, Pacholok and Stuart expose a major health-care scandal . . . .[and] provide an invaluable service for medical consumers who want to protect their families and for all medical care providers who truly care about their patients. An important, highly recommended contribution.Bernard Rimland, PhD, director, Autism Research Institute

Sally Pacholok and Jeffrey Stuart are to be congratulated for calling attention to this common disorder that affects a significant proportion of the population, particularly among the elderly. . . . I recommend this book to professionals and patients alike. Kilmer McCully, MD, author,The Homocysteine Revolution and The Heart Revolution

This is the definitive book on B12 deficiency, diagnosis, and treatment for the lay reader and for the interested physician. As a result of reading this book, I now routinely test serum B12 and Urinary MMA on ALL patients, and have been surprised to find many symptomatic B12-deficient patients completely missed by the medical system. Jeffrey Dach, MD

I defy you to read this book then not get yourself or a loved one tested for B12 deficiency. Eric Norman, PhD, developer, the UMMA test for B12 deficiency, and founder, the first commercial laboratory to provide UMMA testing

"Encourages readers to understand B12 deficiency and look into it when other treatments have failed. Could it Be B12? is a guide worth considering for those seeking a medical second opinion." www.midwestbookreview.com (April 1, 2011)

"Could it be B12? has literally saved lives and is the only complete and authoritative guide to B12 deficiency and shows what you can do to protect yourself and your family from this crippling disorder." Senior Beacon

"I would highly recommend reading this book if you are struggling with any sort of health issue. While taking B12 won't cure everything, it may just be the answer you're looking for!" www.TooManyJarsInMyKitchen.com