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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:53 am
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I'm significantly better than I was one month ago.Lyon wrote:Without using the term "seems like" please point out the evidence supporting the theory of CCSVI?
Lyon..Lyon...Lyon, I wish that you would look at the "facts". The fact is that there is NO scientific proof that treating CCSVI does not help people with MS. You can't have it both ways. If you are going to continually fall back on the "show me the proof" line, then those who believe that treating CCSVI is good can use the same argument. There is scientific proof. It is just not yet conclusive and has not yet been fully published.Lyon wrote: a sensible person needs to look at the "facts" and the odds in this situation.
Again, a misleading statement. How does this fact actually impact the validity of the CCSVI theories? Because others are wrong does not make this wrong. We need proof that it is wrong.Lyon wrote: Going back to the beginning it needs to be recognized that over 90% of interesting MS theories turn out to be dust in the wind under further scrutiny.
I don't think the 100's (1000's ?) of people who have benefited from CCSVI treatment would agree with you. I thank God for all those who continue to fight against those who want this to die.Lyon wrote: the theory of CCSVI would/should have died a silent death before most had ever even heard of it,
I thought the placebo argument was long dead. Are you really going to cling to the idea that everything you read from first-hand experience and everything you see on the videos is placebo. This would be the greatest placebo effect in the history of mankind! If my wife’s results are placebo that we need to change Webster’s definition.Lyon wrote: All in all, a situation tailor made for Webster's definition of "placebo".
I am not significantly better than I was one month ago. I am not better at all following CCSVI treatment, in fact.L wrote: I'm significantly better than I was one month ago.
I'm sorry to hear this. Let's hope you experience some benefit from the procedure in the not too distant future.eric593 wrote:I am not significantly better than I was one month ago. I am not better at all following CCSVI treatment, in fact.
I read your tracking thread post you just made ... after a month you're not worse ... isn't that the goal of liberation really? Everyone hopes to get the amazing wow, look at this results, but if you get no worse - that's not bad.eric593 wrote:I am not significantly better than I was one month ago. I am not better at all following CCSVI treatment, in fact.L wrote: I'm significantly better than I was one month ago.
Bruce, that is the most convoluted mutilation of the principles of deductive reasoning that I have ever seen.
As I said, I was stable before. I said there's been no change. Where did you get that I'm doing better in some way? I'm not, I'm the same.CCSVIhusband wrote:I read your tracking thread post you just made ... after a month you're not worse ... isn't that the goal of liberation really? Everyone hopes to get the amazing wow, look at this results, but if you get no worse - that's not bad.eric593 wrote:I am not significantly better than I was one month ago. I am not better at all following CCSVI treatment, in fact.L wrote: I'm significantly better than I was one month ago.
Bruce, that is the most convoluted mutilation of the principles of deductive reasoning that I have ever seen.
Of course 1 month in the scheme of things isn't a long time, but it's a start. Let's hope THAT stays ... for ever.
Who treated you? if you don't mind our asking.
Thanks for being honest Eric. Interestingly if someone's finger is less numb people will say it is from the liberation procedure but if you get worse after being liberated there are a tons of reasons why it did not work(restenosis, more blockages, not enough research yet,etc. etc.). While these reasons MIGHT fit into the equation it could also be that the entire venous system theory is just plain wrong. It certainly could and if you do not want to hear it I am sorry.eric593 wrote:As I said, I was stable before. I said there's been no change. Where did you get that I'm doing better in some way? I'm not, I'm the same.CCSVIhusband wrote:I read your tracking thread post you just made ... after a month you're not worse ... isn't that the goal of liberation really? Everyone hopes to get the amazing wow, look at this results, but if you get no worse - that's not bad.eric593 wrote:
I am not significantly better than I was one month ago. I am not better at all following CCSVI treatment, in fact.
Bruce, that is the most convoluted mutilation of the principles of deductive reasoning that I have ever seen.
Of course 1 month in the scheme of things isn't a long time, but it's a start. Let's hope THAT stays ... for ever.
Who treated you? if you don't mind our asking.
I went to the same doctor as your wife did.
Ah, the good doctor! (please PM me about your experience there) ...eric593 wrote:As I said, I was stable before. I said there's been no change. Where did you get that I'm doing better in some way? I'm not, I'm the same.CCSVIhusband wrote:I read your tracking thread post you just made ... after a month you're not worse ... isn't that the goal of liberation really? Everyone hopes to get the amazing wow, look at this results, but if you get no worse - that's not bad.eric593 wrote:
I am not significantly better than I was one month ago. I am not better at all following CCSVI treatment, in fact.
Bruce, that is the most convoluted mutilation of the principles of deductive reasoning that I have ever seen.
Of course 1 month in the scheme of things isn't a long time, but it's a start. Let's hope THAT stays ... for ever.
Who treated you? if you don't mind our asking.
I went to the same doctor as your wife did.
I have got better in a few respects through the placebo effect, right? The stiffness in my hands, the dreadful car sickness, the problems swallowing have all gone because of the placebo effect? Despite the placebo effect never working in the past when the expectancy and the trepidation were lots higher, when taking other drugs? And all of those people in the videos and with the blog testimonials, that's placebo right? And the other people here on this forum who testify to the benefits of the procedure? And the many, many doctors who are performing the treatment are cashing in or misguided? Why do you repeat yourself over and over? Why not post in the Stem Cells forum and watch as no one disagrees? Why post, what purpose does it serve to repeat your opinion over and over that the CCSVI theory may have no basis? What is the point? We are discussing a theory that we believe in and trying our best to understand it, what we are doing develops our understanding to some degree. Wheras you, and Lyon, and others do nothing to help. It is just depressing to hear the same droning objections, over and over, ad infinitum, ad nauseum. Why do it? Why not wait until you have something new to say? This is a forum for patients to exchange ideas, to exchange personal, anecdotal evidence. We all agree that further trials are desirable but that's where the agreement ends and from that point there is no further exchange, no progress, no discussion to be had. Haven't you got anything better to do than to meet every comment with the same monotonous arguments. I hate to say it, but essentially, you are unbelievably boring, encouraging this dull cyclical argument. Honestly, the phrase is usually completely unnecessary and I'd usually hate hearing it but have you not, for goodness sake, got any better ways to spend your time than this mindless repetition?scorpion wrote:it could also be that the entire venous system theory is just plain wrong.