The Portland daily press., 1884-05-10

bOStOn, April - 1854
Cases that would not yield 70
treatment i'm some of the best
Hospitals i'm the United States,
and have yielded I'm the Free Hos.
pital of seventy beds, supported
by the MURDOCH LIQUID FOOD
CO., Boston. The patients were
treated by the same physicians
that treated them before they
came 10 us, being n few OF many
cases. Send 10 your Druggist for
Phamplet.
Miss Il. came to us from one Of the hospitals OF
Boston, suffering from organic disease Of the
heart SO weak as to be unable to sit up In bed, and
finding it almost impossible to breathe If lying
down. The first month she gained two pounds. In
December had violent attack of fnnammatory
rheumatism. Third month has improved very
much walks about and takes great interest In eT-
erything in and about the ward.
Should she continue TO gain as rapidly, she VIII
soon be able to perform light duties, as 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 month"; foY
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 taxing Liquid Food by drops, not
being able to retain food Of any other kind upon
her stomach. at the thirteenth day was able 10
take four dessert-spOonfuls Liquid Food but we
still too weak to stand In four weeks Is taking
four tablespoonfuls daily, and is able stand and
walk; weighs eighty-two pounds. Fifth week sits
up and knts several hours, if not forbidden. Sixth
week, sews, still gaining; asks permission to go out
and spend an afternoon with friend; weighs eiah-
ty-eight pounds Left after being with us three
she is living by herself, requiring no attendance.
Miss t. is quite singular case, being one Of SIX
sisters, all afflicted in the same way, losing the use
OF their limbs gradually up to the age Of seven
eight years Of age and after that having little con-
troll over them. Two sisters died The brothers
are 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 casO
has the disease yielded to treatment.
The second Of her being in our hospital she SAYS
her stomach is relieved OF faintness she has ale
ways had. She is taking four tablespoonfuls Of
Liquid Food daily. Fourth week, she is not able 10
walk about the ward, mp and down stairs alone.
Eighth week. 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 cav
riage to take her drives is cheerful and takes eFoaa
interest in everything about her; sews, reads and
gaining daily.
Miss r. came to our free hospital, from ono Of
the hospitals In Boston, suffering from parA ysis
and ansethesia OF the lower extremittes 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 q physician. At the end OF 500
ond week much relieved Of constipation. Ftfth
week, much in proved in general condition. Sits up
four and i've hours without fatigue. Appetite en-
cellent; and from having sensation in back and
lower limbs, has now decided pain. Sixth week.
pain still continues In back and limbs showing In
creasng sensibility. Sits in reclining chair avo
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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