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Lyon wrote:

MS_mama wrote: I think that's why she used quotes.

I concede that I hadn't taken that into consideration, hadn't even noticed the quote really....but even now the purpose of putting an untruth in quotes is lost on me.

How should the quotes be interpreted to change the meaning of the wording??

How is an image that clearly shows damage to the grey matter of the brain specifically in areas where there are heavy iron deposits formed around the veins not proof?

The iron deposits in the brain surrounding areas where stenosis were found... That clearly proof the theory (without quotes) at least for me and for people who have a little logic.

Cheers

I'm sorry to disagree, but to me there is enough anecdotal proof that this does have a direct link to MS. Though the amount of people Dr. Zamboni tested isn't huge, he did test quite a few and it was only in the MS'rs. And the number of people that have improved following surgery is really amazing.
I can't wait to see the results of the Buffalo study. And on a side note, that shows why I am such a pessimist on the study timeline for Stanford. The results were supposed to be out early November.
And after reading the email from the MS dept at Stanford gloating over beating Dr. Dake, do you really think designing and approving a new study is going to happen?

do you really think designing and approving a new study is going to happen?

Simple answer, YES it is going to happen!

Sharon

jay123 wrote: And after reading the email from the MS dept at Stanford gloating over beating Dr. Dake, do you really think designing and approving a new study is going to happen?

Sorry, I think so too, I should have said "approving a study in a timely manner is going to happen?" -

Some excerpts from the unconfirmed email like
"Please know that no patient seen or cared for at the Stanford MS Center has ever been referred for this procedure. We have without exception advised those who have made inquiry to NOT have this procedure performed. There are no metrics any of us would considerable reliable that suggest therapeutic benefit; and there have been at least two serious adverse events as a consequence of CCVSI stenting. Effective immediately, this procedure has been SUSPENDED"

and the best

"We are in active communication with many interested organizations to let patients be aware that, contrary to the favorable reports they have been hearing , this is a procedure that cannot be defended, supported or recommended on risk-benefit considerations at this time"

makes me wonder what type of cooperation he will get in forming a trial. I'll bet they will want simply a diagnostic trial to back up the Buffalo trial.

Makes me wonder what "considerable reliable" means. I'm not one to jump all over typos which it obviously is, but the irony of that coming from the neurology dept is not lost on me... M.

would love to comment but my motherboard fied, so stuck with wife's laptop, no voice recog software. Bumming.

Hope to be up and running in a few days...

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Lyon why do you have to be such an a-hole? can't you just comment on peoples posts without acting like you are some frickin prima dona above everybody else?
The purpose of forums like this is to discuss thoughts and ideas, not attack others like you force people to do to you.

jay123... the best thing is just ignore Lyon. He thrives on the attention.

Hi Algis, I've sent you a pn to let you know where it's technically possible to get the surgery done in Taiwan.
Best muse
http://www.csvi-ms.net/en

I know this isn't a consolation to anyone counting on seeing Dr. Dake but I heard an M.D. say that cruciferous vegetables help thin blood and allow oxygen to more easily reach the brain. It might be worth our while to eat more cruciferous vegetables for a time, if possible.

ozark - I know, sometimes you just get so frustrated ..... I feel sorry for his wife, the one who actually has ms.

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Lyon wrote:

Johnnymac wrote:How is an image that clearly shows damage to the grey matter of the brain specifically in areas where there are heavy iron deposits formed around the veins not proof?

You might be right....please point out the image which meets the above mentioned specifications.

Here you go...you may or may not consider this proof but its enough for me at this point when combined with all the other evidence

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article ... figure/F2/

you can read the entire study here:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2650739/