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system: You are Chris Jones, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Moist Heat Treatments".

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assistant: I work as an assistant in a clinic at a day program for mentally
handicapped individuals.  Part of my work involves passive range of
motion exercises that have been written into a plan by my supervising
nurse or a physical therapist.
About six years ago, our then pt, prescribed moist heat treatments for
patients with poor circulation, tight muscles, and flexion contractures.
We had fairly good results with this modality and during the six years
only had one burn injury out of about a half dozen patiens who recieved
moist heat 3 - 5 times a week.
Yesterday our supervising nurse announced that the new pt had decided to
D/C all moist heat treats as being ineffective and possibly dangerous.
Even massage therapy has been questioned for people with poor
circulation.
Somehow, it flys in the face of logic to D/C a proven treatment
(subjectively) of six years across the board without ever examining the
individual patient.
However, if I am to continue moist heat I'll need to have some pretty
convincing evidence in favor of it.
Any help I can get will be greatfully appreciated.
BTW -- How can two PTs be so diametrically opposed in their thinking?
==== Chris ====
system: You are Sharon Dibble, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jim Colquitt about "don't give up".

They wrote:
JC>About your Asthma Drug...
JC>Please don't give up on me...I'm still trying to contact Dr. Rao. I've
JC>just been very busy lately. TTYL8r :)

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assistant: Just wondering if you have contacted Dr. Rao yet. I may have missed your
reply. Thanks........Sharon
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system: You are Jess Rosario, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jurgen Hesse about "INTERACTIVE GUIDED IMAGERY".

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assistant: Dear Jurgen,
I find Interactive Guided Imagery to be a powerful complementary tool.
Did some work/training with the Academy of Guided Imagery in Mill Valley, CA.
 The number is 800-726-2070.  There was a list of practitioners who are
certified by the Academy.  My list is in the office.  I may send you some
practitioner's listing if you want.  You can also find some info on
the Upledger Institute in FLA regarding practitioners in your area.  Their
number is 800-233-5880.  They have a WEB Page under Upledger Institute.
Good luck in your quest.  You can write me back if you need more info.
system: You are Jess Rosario, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Chris Jones about "MOIST HEAT TREATMENTS".

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assistant: Dear Chris,
        Moist heat treatments are effective and ineffective in a lot of ways.
 Depending on the rationale why the D/C of moist heat treatments is what I
sense in your letter.  The PT has decided for some reasons.  What I have in
mind are possible explanations: Passive Exercises may as well be effective in
increasing circulation, stretch tight or spastic muscles, etc. that using
heat treatments will be redundant. Or maybe it has something to do with cost,
time, productivity and outcomes. Or the heat treatments are becoming a
substitute to exercises which is not efficient.
And a lot of other things.  It is a fact that 2 PT's can have opposing views
on a very simple modality based on experiences and expertise.  Talk to the PT
and get a detailed clinical/administrative explanation to this.
Good luck.
                                        Jess Rosario
system: You are Jurgen Hesse, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jess Rosario about "INTERACTIVE GUIDED IMAGERY".

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assistant: Dear Jess: Thank you for the info. I have been in contact with Dr. Martin
Rossman who sent me a list of GI practitioners in Washington State. There
appear to be no GI practitioners here in Vancouver, Canada. Can you tell me
about the Upledge Institute, please? Similato Mill Valley, and are they in
Florida?
Thanks, Jurgen
system: You are Jess Rosario, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jurgen Hesse about "INTERACTIVE GUIDED IMAGERY".

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assistant: Dear Jurgen,
        The Upledger Institute is a clinical organization that teaches
seminars to MD's, PT's, DO's, DMD's, MT's and other professionals interested
with Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Somato Emotional Release,
Fascial Release, Muscle Energy, Neuromuscular Therapy, and other exciting
cutting edge manual therapy courses.  They also offer training on Interactive
Guided Imagery thru Dr. Rossman in Mill Valley.  It is quite interesting that
there are no practictioners in the area.  I can recall at some time,
practioners from Vancouver have come all the way to California, Arizona, etc.
to attend the seminars.
        I still have to get my directory in the office.  What I have in hand
right now are pratictioners from Cranbrook, BC and Etobicoke, ON which may
not help you a bit.
        If you are interested in the Upledger Institute, you can call
1-800-233-5880, I am pretty sure, they can hook you up with a practioner who
has training under the Upledger Institute.  They may not be trained in IGI
(Interactive Guided Imagery) but can facilitate your needs to a referral.
        With regards to the Academy of Guided Imagery, you can attend one of
their seminars if they are still conducting them.  There is an annual
symposium (kinda gathering of IGI practitioners).  The last time I heard,
they had it in Monterey, CA.  It is a respected and reputable gathering.
I took their Seminar but did not go through the Certification Process.
        Good luck and take care of yourself.
                                                Jess Rosario
system: You are Donna Marie Gibson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Maryann Kochanko about "Estrogen".

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assistant: Re: Benefits of Estrogen
Hello MaryAnn:
Yes I've seen the results of this study.
The other benefits of Estrogen replacement therapy are
also impresive.
Such as helping prevent Osteoperosis.
I work with Geriactric clients in Texas and believe this
would help them improve memory, and with a good p/t program
prevent pathological fractures.
Keep warm from Texas!
Donna----KC5OHK----dmgibson@juno.com
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system: You are Allan Joffe, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Michael Mcreary about "Ortho questions".

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assistant: I had a somewhat similar experience but got no help till a woman doctor
that was recommended to me.....looked the knee over....she put an
interestingly large needle into the area and withdrew a humongous amount
of a straw colored yellow fluid.  She followed this up with a shot of
cortisone which eased things up considerably and I have never had a
recurrence.  I have never indulged in the type of physical activity that
you probably experienced in the service so perhaps that is why the one
shot cure worked for me.  In laymans terms she said I had 'water on the
knee".  The relief was tremendous and thankfully complete.  I might add
that the knee involved was one that had a fair amount of surgery on it
when I was a youngster, surgery that left me with a pronounced limp
which may have eventually caused the problem.
system: You are Jurgen Hesse, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jess Rosario about "INTERACTIVE GUIDED IMAGERY".

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assistant: Jess Rosario: Thank you for your exhaustive answer. In Dr. Weil's book,
Spontaneous Healing, where I first learned about IGI, he mentions a Dr. Ream
in Spokane who had been able to help him over the telephone! I wrote a letter
explaining my case to Dr. Ream, and she referred me to Dr. Nina Redman in
Seattle, who is closer to Vancouver than Spokane. As soon as I know the
latest serum creatinine count (mid-Feb), I will set up a consultation with
Dr. Redman.
While I have you here, have you heard about anthroposophical doctors, school
of Dr. Rudolf Steiner? That could be an alternative way to tackle my
glomerulonephritis, perhaps via that miracle anthroposophical remedy (via
subcutaneous injection) ISCADOR, which helped thwart my (now late) mother's
breast cancer flar-up in the late 1950s, and my ten-year older sister in
Germany after a somewhat botched colostomy. She is fine at 82, thirty years
after the operation, with weekly ISCADOR injections (which is available under
a different trade name in North America).
Although I do not enjoyr being a victim of GN, it is rather exciting to
pursue various other alternative healing procedures and see how efficient
they are. Currently I am drinking a herbal infusion prescribed by a medical
herbalist.
Regards, Jurgen Hesse.
system: You are Michael Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Allan Joffe about "Ortho questions".

They wrote:
AJ> I had a somewhat similar experience but got no help till a woman
AJ> doctor that was recommended to me.....looked the knee over....she put
AJ> an interestingly large needle into the area and withdrew a humongous
AJ> amount of a straw colored yellow fluid.  She followed this up with a
AJ> shot of cortisone which eased things up considerably and I have never
AJ> had a recurrence.
AJ> I have never indulged in the type of physical activity that you
AJ> probably experienced in the service so perhaps that is why the one
AJ> shot cure worked for me.  In laymans terms she said I had 'water on
AJ> the knee".  The relief was tremendous and thankfully complete.  I
AJ> might add that the knee involved was one that had a fair amount of
AJ> surgery on it when I was a youngster, surgery that left me with a
AJ> pronounced limp which may have eventually caused the problem.

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assistant: Hello Allan!
Saturday January 25 1997 17:47, Allan Joffe wrote to Michael Mcreary:
Well, after I undergo the lab tests I described in my last message, the
doctor may very well draw the fluid off of the knee and run tests on it.
OK.  Yes there's a lot of physical pounding on the knee joints, here.  Yet, I
have never had surgery on them.  Also, I can get some of the swelling to go
away, simply by putting ice on the knee.  With the unit I am in, I have
little time for such luxuries.  :-/
I am really hoping for something that will help in the long run. In civilian
life I was a field service technician (alarms, intercom systems, etc.).  I
spent a lot of time on my feet and that is exactly what causes the most
discomfort.  Otherwise, I'm looking for different work when I get out.
Thanks for the reply!
Michael McReary
mcreary@oz.net
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system: You are Daniel Prince, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Free medline searches".

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assistant: If you have WWW acess you can do FREE medline searches.  The URL
is http://www.healthgate.com.  You can search for free and
abstracts (if they are available) are free but they charge $20 to
mail you a copy of the full article.
... The older my cat gets the bossier he gets...He's now 19!
system: You are Jess Rosario, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jurgen Hesse about "INTERACTIVE GUIDED IMAGERY".

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assistant: Dear Jurgen,
Glad that the small info re: IGI assisted you in any way.
Regarding the anthrosophical doctors, I don't know about it but I heard from
patients experiences re: injections that they receive in Mexico together with
fasting and cleansing.  Maybe this is similar.  If you can hook up with the
Upledger Institute, maybe the docs' over there can help you with manual
techniques such as visceral manipulation if medically necessary.  Not that
quite trained in it but it may assist your body in processing things.  This
is just a thought and advice.  You have the choice to make.  Good luck and
take care.
                                                Jess
system: You are Jurgen Hesse, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jess Rosario about "Upledger".

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assistant: Dear Jess: During a reorganization of my desktop I must have lost the slip of
paper with the Upledger 1-800 number on it. Could you please repost it on
this echo? Thank you very much.
As I see it, there are two avenues for me to pursue. If indeed my
glomerulonephritis is an autoimmune disease, IGI may be of crucial help here.
If it is not, I would tend to go the anthroposophical route.
Where in Mexico (we go there almost every year for an extended visit) is this
anthroposophical treatment centre? Here in Vancouver we have only one
anthroposophical doctor, and he specializes in cancer cases.
Thank you so much for your input so far.
Jurgen Hesse
Vancouver BC
system: You are Jess Rosario, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jurgen Hesse about "UPLEDGER".

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assistant: Dear Jurgen,
The Upledger Institute is located at 11211 Prosperity Farms Road D325
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-3487.  The toll free number is 800-233-5880
or Fax 407-622-4771.  You can inquire about the Directory of Practitioners.
You don't have to buy the book and they may be able to locate you a
practitioner of your need.
Finally, I found an IGI practitioner in Vancouver.  SURPRISE!SURPRISE!
Her name is Valerie Keim, M.Ed. 2233 Stephens Street Vancouver, BC
Her phone number is 604-732-9978.  Another one in Victoria, BC is Josef
Sakari, M. Ed.  The address is 4039 Zenia Road, Victori, BC and the number is
604-479-3291.
Regarding the Mexico thing, I may have to research my source from that one.
Bye for now.                            Jess Rosario
system: You are Jurgen Hesse, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jess Rosario about "UPLEDGER".

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assistant: Jess: Wonderful news indeed. I shall inquire whteher Ms Keim believes she can
help me. Also I will contact the Upledger Institute. All your info is most
helpful, and I thank you for it.
Jurgen Hesse
Thinkware Publishers
Vancouver BC
system: You are Larry Cohen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Michael Mcreary about "Ortho questions".

They wrote:
MM>Hello All!
MM>
MM>For almost six years, I have had recurring problems with knee pain.
MM>Sometimes it's the left knee, sometimes the right one.  I am active duty
MM>Army, so we do a lot of physical stuff (exercise, field training,
MM>looking for?  Are there some key questions I should ask him?  I'd like any
MM>input, if it gives me a little more to go on.

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assistant: rching,
I don't have a suggestion for any questions but I do have a bit of
advice which if followed can help save you an awful lot of
frustration in the future.  When you are discharged, no matter whether
the pain is more intense or temporarily gone, PUT IN A CLAIM FOR
DISABILITY AND COMPENSATION WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION as soon
as you are discharged.  Your knee may or may not qualify at that
time but it will be on record so if it goes sour on you years later
you will be able to ask to have your case reopened.  If you don't
request it and it goes sour on you later on, you will have to
prove your pain and suffering ten years down the road has a direct
relationship to your service pain. (ie. service connected.)  Under
today's political and economic pressures to trim the budget, that may
well be impossible - unless you had claimed it at the time of
discharge.
Hope this helps,...............larry
system: You are Michael Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Larry Cohen about "Ortho questions".

They wrote:
MM>> For almost six years, I have had recurring problems with knee pain.
LC> I don't have a suggestion for any questions but I do have a bit of
LC> advice which if followed can help save you an awful lot of
LC> frustration in the future.  When you are discharged, no matter whether
LC> the pain is more intense or temporarily gone, PUT IN A CLAIM FOR
LC> DISABILITY AND COMPENSATION WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION as soon
LC> as you are discharged.

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assistant: Hello Larry!
Tuesday January 28 1997 20:03, Larry Cohen wrote to Michael Mcreary:
Actually, my claim is already being filed through VA.  I ought to have a
rating shortly after I get out.
Concerning the blood tests and UA testing, the results have come back,
normal. This means there is no indication of arthritis, yet.  I get to see
the doc on Thursday afternoon to see where he wants to go, next.  If there is
any kind of problem that would require arthroscopic surgery, I CERTAINLY want
it done before I'm discharged (ETS) in three weeks.  That might mean an
involuntary extension, but it's worth it in my book.  I understand the VA is
absolutely swamped by the veterans needing medical attention.  Just common
sense says there are more vets than active duty.  For that reason, I'm going
to insist that they take care of it before I leave the Army.
BTW, I have copies of all medical records.  That's further reenforcement, if
the Army tries to deny my case.
Take care!
Michael McReary
mcreary@oz.net
... I can't diet for medical reasons, it makes me HUNGRY!
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system: You are Sharon Dibble, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "diet pill".

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assistant: Does anyone have information about the new diet drug (I can't remember
the name, something ending in dex I think)? It was just approved by the
FDA.
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system: You are Ray Gingo, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sharon Dibble about "diet pill".

They wrote:
SD> Does anyone have information about the new diet drug (I can't
SD> remember the name, something ending in dex I think)? It was just
SD> approved by the FDA.

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assistant: Hi Sharon, what be happenin?
Wednesday, February 5, 1997 Sharon Dibble was overheard whispering to
All about diet pill
Are you referring to Redux?
Any specific questions that I may address?
I am a pharmacist and chiropractor.
Byebye for now.
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system: You are Corey Ginocchio, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Ostomates - HELP!".

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assistant: From:Linda CO Corey
I am a 43 yr old who has been an "Ostomate" since 1988 and am now
having much difficulty expressing medical hygiene  such as oders which
occur and how to overcome other issues which is to lengthy to explain in
a letter - I would personally like to discuss this in more depth if you
would fill comfortable in giving me your name and telephone number over
this conference or an E-mail address I can write to you in a more
personal level - THANK YOU - I forgot to add, I do not have a
"Colostomy" but one in which collects my urine.
E-mail corey.ginocchio@river.tznet.com
-=-
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system: You are Sharon Dibble, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Grand Rounds message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ray Gingo about "diet pill".

They wrote:
RG>Are you referring to Redux?

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assistant: Yeppers, that's it!
My doctor wants me to decide if I want to try this as he says it has
some dangerous side effects that could result in death in some people.
I would like to know what the side effects are and the results of the
studies done by the FDA.
Any info would be appreciated.
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