Electroshock likely culprit in strokes
Dear Dr. Gott: In 1947, after being given Atabrine for a fever of undetermined origin, I experienced a reaction to the drug that prompted a Veterans Affairs hospital stay, where I received electroshock treatment.
Just last year, an MRI revealed that I had experienced strokes that I was not aware of.
Could the shock treatments have caused the strokes and other problems? I assume that the shock therapy was pretty primitive in those days.
Dear Reader: Indeed it was. Shock-induced brain damage was a common consequence of this therapy.
At present, your health remains stable. Follow your doctor’s advice about further follow-up.
To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my health report “Stroke.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope and $2 to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.
Dear Dr. Gott: I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2006. I suffer with pain and an inability to eat very many things.
I also have been taking stool softeners. Needless to say, they weren’t working very well. I also lost 45 pounds.
I was having a very difficult time adjusting to this problem.
A few weeks ago I found an over-the-counter medicine called Digestive Advantage for Crohn’s and colitis. Since I have been taking this medicine, I have been relieved of the pain and bloating.
Also, I am able to eat more healthfully. I am keeping my weight low but eating much better.
If you can print this letter, please tell people about this wonderful pill. It has been a miracle for me.
I do hope it can help others with the same problem.
Dear Reader: Many of my readers with colitis have experienced significant improvement from Digestive Advantage (for Crohn’s and colitis). I am printing your letter in hopes that this therapy will help other patients.
To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my health report “Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope and $2 to Newsletter, P.O. Bo 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.