The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-05
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BOStOus April IS 1854
Cases that would not yield TO
treatment ia some of the best
Hospitals im the United States,
and have yielded ian the Free Hos.
pitaf of seventy beds, supported
by the MURDOCK Liquid FOOD
CO., Boston. The patients were
treated by the sassGe physicians
that treated them before they
came 10 us, being a few of many
cases. Send to your Druggist for
PhampIet.
Miss H. came to us from one Of the hospitals of
Boston, suffering from organic disease of the
heart so weak as to be unable sit up in bed and
finding it almost imposs BILE to breathe if lying
down. The first month she gained Two pounds. In
December had violent attack of infammatory
rheumatism. Third month has improved very
much walks about and takes great interest in ev-
erything in and about the ward.
Should she continue to gain as rapidly, she will
soon be able perform light duties, her health
and strength are daily increasing.
Mrs. NJ. came to us from one OF our city hospit-
ais where she had been treated many months for
pulmonary consumption Had several hemorr-
hayes. During the last ten years had been treated
by some of the leading physicians OF Boston and its
vicinity. In the last year had taken great deal
of choral.
She commenced taking Liquid Food by drops, not
being able to retain food of any other kind upon
her stomach. at the thirteenth day was able to
take four dessert-spoonfuls Liquid Food, but was
still too weak to stand In four weeks is taking
four tablespoonful daily and is able to stand and
walk; weighs eight two pounds. Fifth week sits
up and 1nts several hours, if not forbidden Sixth
week sews, still gaining asks permission to 90 out
and spend an afternoon with friend; weighs eigh-
tY-eight pounds Left after being with three
months weighing ninety pounds, and we learn that
she is living by herself, requiring no attendance
MISS IL. Is quite singular case, being of six
sisters, all afflicted in the way, losing the use
OF their limbs gradually up the age of seven or
eight years of age and after that having little
troll over them. Two sisters died The brothers
not afflicted. This sister has had these symptoms
increasing upon her since her eighth year. Is now
twenty-seven, and for the last year has not been
able to walk without two assistants She suffers
no pain. The sisters have all had the best medical
advice that money could procure But in no case
| has the disease yielded to treatment.
The second. of her being in hospital she says
her stomach is relieved of faintness she has al
| ways had. She is taking four tablespoonfuIs of
Liquid Food daily. Fourth week, she is not able to
| walk about the ward, up and down stairs alone.
Eighth Ween color improved eyes bright and clear,
much more cheerful, gaining in health and flesh.
Eleventh week has gained eight pounds in weight.
Walks up and down stairs daily alone to the car
rage to take her drive; is cheerful and takes great
| interest in everything about her; sews reads and
makes many little fancy articles for friends and is
| gaining daily.
Miss r. came to our free hospital, from one Of
the hospitals in Boston, suffering from paral yss
and anaethesia of the lower extremites caused by
| an injury to the lumbar region of the spine. Had
no control over urinary organs; also suffering from
extreme constipation so writes her physician, also
her brother, who is physician. at the end OF sec
| ond week much relieved of constipation. Fifth
week, much in proved in general condition. Sits up
four and five hours without fatigue. Appetite ex-
| cellent and from having no sensation in back and
| lower limbs, has now decided pain. Sixth week,
| pain still continues in back and limbs showing in
| cressiug sensbility Sits in reclining chair five
| hours; able to move one foot slightly.
Ninth week upon awaking one day found one leg
not be better Appetite good. Sleeps well.
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