Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-23
Health Talks. by Dr.. VIM. Brady
tCopy-irh,. 1915. National Newspaper Servics'
Some Cases of "Rhcumntism"

Day before yesterday said some tart things
about "arthritis," comparing the term with
''rhcumatsm' in its meaning lcssness. To-day
There unpleasant things to be said OF 'rheu-
matis,n.
\ lady tried all the known methods her
friends suggested. for the relief OF chronic. as
she called it, rheumatism in the right knee.
There Was something peculiar about this par
ticular "rhcumatsm.' There you'd be days
and weeks when it caused no trouble whatever.
ability, accompanied by swelling and infiam
nation OF the joint, would conhne the patient
to he'd for several days. Finally she consulted
Il real young. raw, ineSperienccd doctor only
recently out of the hospital "Rheuma tism !"
case before Talked just like an anna
But he didn't act that way No. the
young examined that rheumatic joint
from sevcra! viewpoints Finally he found
something. Have TO operate he announced.
The lady was indignant at the very idea. After
all the great specialists self nominatedD she
had consulted to have mere beginner tell her
such thing However, the young man had
certain degree of eoquence. The patient
only submitted to operation. but permitted thu
young doctor TO do it himself He removed
smooth, loose body. the size OF a melon seed.
and tho lady has never had any more "rhcu-
matism.'
Remember the characteristics of such
Of 'rhcuma tism"-interva OF freedom from
trouble. followed by sudden twinges. perhaps
locking of the joint, on some trihinG movement.
and few days OF inflammation and swelling.
one of the physician who had assumed that
the lady's trouble was rheumatism" himself
developed swelling of the left foot. and within
few days the soles of both feet became red
and swollen and very tender He took TO bed
and began of what he called anti
rheumatic" medicine. whatever that may be 1t
aspirin--which Kills pain, that's all.
Finally tho doctor consented have n ply
Stefan. His physician didn't take stock the
'rhcumat ism" idea but examined the patient
just though he were trying TO find what
was the matter For thing. there was no
elevation of temperature. which tended
clude any infectious trouble The tenderness
moreover, was in tho parts, in the
joints OF the feet. Therefore "A diagnosis of
footstrain made. Tn. feet were strapped
up according TO the Ochsncr method for support
and natural shoes prescribed in place OF the
pointed, out vecrcd monstrosities the doctor
to up and about his practice quite
levcd Of his ''rheumatisn."
Questions u
Sassafras Tea and the Old, Old Story.--ls the
drinking OF SaSSafras tea beneficial as A blood
purifier tonic2 or does il in any way benefit
person g. NJ. T.
AnsHcr-it docs harm whatever. But as
I have said many times. don't know what you
mean by purifying the blood. excepting by good
general hygiene. IS for tonic effects whatever
that means. | do not sec how a mere flavor car
tone anything.
Raw Potatocs-Ia there any objection TO chill
drcu eating potatoes Ny children crave
potatoes. and am u little uncertain whether
they properly allowable. \ ncighbor tells
that raw potatoes are poisonous.
MRS 4. W. NJ
Answcr.-No, the children crave them because
they want the natural mineral salts in the po-
ta,o which are wholly good for children.