I suffered a stroke in september of 2009. Although my doctors stated many
causes, high blood pressure, diabetes 2, and high chloresterol to name a few,
they blame smoking by far the most. It's almost if they are saying "quit
smoking and your troubles are over. I once read an article that said that a
lot of doctors use smoking as a scapegoat, and quitting as a cure-all. The dangers of this assumption is they may never find the true cause or cure. My
wife died of "lung cancer". An MRI showed her lungs to be completely clear
and without any scarring, and the tumors were in her lower back and legs.
But because she smoked they treated it as lung cancer, telling us that her
immune system took care of the cancer in her lungs, but "daughter cells"
were sent out and caused the tumers in her lower back. She basically died
of chemo. Tobacco is a huge cash cow for the health care industry, and, as
a result, many doctors can't see beyond that.
craig campbell
of OR
@
Mar 12, 2010 19:12:36 PM
Ok, once you see the risks then what?
Most doctors I have seen for issues in my brain ( MRI with 2 lesions and small vessel damage) don't react like its a problem. I have high blood pressure and my grandmother and grandfather's sister had strokes. I do unfortunately smoke also. I was given topamax for my migraines and sent home. Even after showing concern with the family history which also includes epilepsy I was treated like I was being ridiculous. Who has the patience and time and money to go from doctor to doctor trying to find a doctor who will respond. The same doctor who did my MRI gave me a ANA test which was positive for systemic auto immune. He sent me back to my PCP and I was basically told not to respond to an issue that hasnt showed itself yet. After many doctors I again am left with a doctor now who did not want to give a referral to a rheumatologist because my arthritis was osteo and not rheumatoid. Its one thing to see your risks but if you don't have a doctor who feels any sense of urgency there is nothing you can do.
simone
of CO
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Dec 18, 2009 15:38:25 PM
Good site
Is there any way to remove myself as a top commentator? That would be the icing on the cake.
steffie
of NY
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Aug 06, 2009 06:42:25 AM
Causes of strokes
To really understand why people often have strokes we need to understand body chemistry and nutrition. http://www.healingnews.com/Healing_heart_disease_article101.html
When veins, arteries or the vital nervous system are impacted by blockage, this can cause body systems to shut down, or high blood pressure, and though the heart is still pumping people often have a "stroke" with this condition.
Grease or thick fats, sometimes from smoking, and often from saturated animal fats or poly unsaturated hydrogenated oil cause this. When veins and arteries become completely clogged, or tumor build-up restricts our circulation system - something has to give.
Tumors in and around the neck area often cause migraines when circulation is restricted to the brain. Operations, or conventional procedures to remove these can lead to other severe symptoms, so make sure your chosen heath care practitioner understands the "holistic" approach, realizing how all aspects of body, mind, spirit and surroundings affect this at times. http://www.HealingNews.com
Dennis Knicely
of NM
@
May 29, 2009 15:56:33 PM
electric energy in your neighborhood
You have to get your council person in your town to look into what can be done. Write your local newspaper after you contact him/her. It's a battle but you may win.
jay boldon
of CA
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May 14, 2009 18:51:21 PM
Rf energy and brain pain and heart pain and joint pain
we have some radio operators in our neighborhood and the electric current generated by their eqeuipment is hurting us but we think its law enforcement and fire dept. andthey hust ignore us and our ple for help. What can we do?
Thomas Shirer
of CA
@
May 13, 2009 12:42:50 PM
Rf energy and brain pain and heart pain and joint pain
we have some radio operators in our neighborhood and the electric current generated by their eqeuipment is hurting us but we think its law enforcement and fire dept. andthey hust ignore us and our ple for help. What can we do?
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craig campbell of OR @ Mar 12, 2010 19:12:36 PM
simone of CO @ Dec 18, 2009 15:38:25 PM
steffie of NY @ Aug 06, 2009 06:42:25 AM
Dennis Knicely of NM @ May 29, 2009 15:56:33 PM
jay boldon of CA @ May 14, 2009 18:51:21 PM
Thomas Shirer of CA @ May 13, 2009 12:42:50 PM
Thomas Shirer of CA @ May 13, 2009 12:42:48 PM
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