Hello Dr. Koontz,
I'd say you let the genie out of the bottle with Costumenational. Be careful you don't burn your hands when you work on him. He's a firey kind a guy who lives on a volcano.
Blossom,
Somehow I lost Dr. Weimer's email address. If you could PM it to me I would appreciate it. Your spondylosis isn't as bad as Poet's but you clearly have more problems than the written report indicates, enough to affect the cord in my opinion. You were also right on target in noting that tilting your head backwards improves your strength.
CCSVI and CCVBP
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I just got a message from Dr. Woodfield who informed me that more NUCCA doctors are reading my book and understanding it. He also invited to speak at the NUCCA conference in October. That's the second time he invited me. I am truly honored but I will have to think about it. I prefer venues closer to home.
My white fence and landscape blocks for the stand came in last night but the plumber had to reschedule for tomorrow so the solar saga continues.
My white fence and landscape blocks for the stand came in last night but the plumber had to reschedule for tomorrow so the solar saga continues.
Thanks Costume for showing that the chiropractic treatment is working for you. That does make a difference hearing that it is working.
Dr.s I have been thinking over time about comments made on YouTube videos where there has been talk about values in angio treatment that are held open by the catheter wire when the dye is added and this gives a false indication of the valve status and on videos it was said that there were suspicions that passing a catheter wire through a valve could invert the valve, this was an unknown purely speculation.
This has been sitting in my subconscious and forming the question could accidents such as whiplash, a sudden reverse flow , cause a valve to invert?
Most of the CCSVI threads are talking about valve problems being the cause of reflux, rather than a narrowing, this in my mind is logical.
The people who are getting benefits on the table at treatment have been from valve popping angio treatment, which is the current fashion on the sites.
So is it possible that injury could cause the valve inversions rather than a congenital anomaly?
Dr. F the writing you have done on skulls being 'eroded' by blood flow has me thinking that a simple valve, inverted by a vasavala (sp) movement or trauma could be causing some issues and it could be possible reason for the episodic RRMS? Whether the valve re-inverts or fails or repairs is possible reason for improvement after a relapse?
Back to my redecorating!
Nigel
Dr.s I have been thinking over time about comments made on YouTube videos where there has been talk about values in angio treatment that are held open by the catheter wire when the dye is added and this gives a false indication of the valve status and on videos it was said that there were suspicions that passing a catheter wire through a valve could invert the valve, this was an unknown purely speculation.
This has been sitting in my subconscious and forming the question could accidents such as whiplash, a sudden reverse flow , cause a valve to invert?
Most of the CCSVI threads are talking about valve problems being the cause of reflux, rather than a narrowing, this in my mind is logical.
The people who are getting benefits on the table at treatment have been from valve popping angio treatment, which is the current fashion on the sites.
So is it possible that injury could cause the valve inversions rather than a congenital anomaly?
Dr. F the writing you have done on skulls being 'eroded' by blood flow has me thinking that a simple valve, inverted by a vasavala (sp) movement or trauma could be causing some issues and it could be possible reason for the episodic RRMS? Whether the valve re-inverts or fails or repairs is possible reason for improvement after a relapse?
Back to my redecorating!
Nigel
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Hello Nigel,
My guess is that trauma that suddenly and significantly raises intraabdominal and intrathoracic venous pressure can overcome otherwise competent jugular valves and allow inverstion flows. Even if it doesn't result in permanently inverted valves, it seems logical that trauma could damage the valves making them less effective in preventing inversion flows.
My guess is that trauma that suddenly and significantly raises intraabdominal and intrathoracic venous pressure can overcome otherwise competent jugular valves and allow inverstion flows. Even if it doesn't result in permanently inverted valves, it seems logical that trauma could damage the valves making them less effective in preventing inversion flows.
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No no, I am in hybernation mode these days. Just chillin...uprightdoc wrote:Hello Dr. Koontz,
I'd say you let the genie out of the bottle with Costumenational. Be careful you don't burn your hands when you work on him. He's a firey kind a guy who lives on a volcano.
Dr Koontz knows my buttons anyway haha
So, Dear Doctor Flanagan, would you mind sharing with us what kind of food you consider as food for the brain? Let me put it this way: what should one enrich his diet with, in order to maintain brain cells and blood circulation in there without paying a fortune? Any ideas?
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Dear Uprightdoctor,
Really glad you are still on this board.
Just wanted to let you know that I have found a very talented doctor who will be able to check my back.
As for my L'Hermitte, it is completely gone, and the frequency of my burning legs has abated to one or two a fortnight.
I am about to order two of your books, one for me and one for a friend.
And finally a question or two:
1) What is the best pillow/mattress for our conditions?
2) What is the best physical exercise?
Thank you very much
Really glad you are still on this board.
Just wanted to let you know that I have found a very talented doctor who will be able to check my back.
As for my L'Hermitte, it is completely gone, and the frequency of my burning legs has abated to one or two a fortnight.
I am about to order two of your books, one for me and one for a friend.
And finally a question or two:
1) What is the best pillow/mattress for our conditions?
2) What is the best physical exercise?
Thank you very much
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Ola Fernando,
It's great to hear you are doing so much better with something as simple as a heel lift. The role of scoliosis in MS needs to be investigated further.
I use adjustable air mattresses beneath hypoallergenic memory foam similar to Select Comfort or Sleep Number Beds. The memory foam is covered by a servicable zippered quilted cotton cover for cushioning and air circulation. I use two pillows for the head. One is memory foam and the other duck feathers. One is oversized so it stays with you as you roll. I also used a full body pillow to support my right leg when I was having problems with severe spasms constant fibromyalgia.
Yoga is good but there are certain postures that may be contraindicated in some patients. Breathing exercises(Bakstrika/bellows and others) need to be done properly to prevent ischemia. You can't go wrong with swimming, Tai chi, Chi Kung and most of all walking. People with more complicated disabilities need specialized programs.
It's great to hear you are doing so much better with something as simple as a heel lift. The role of scoliosis in MS needs to be investigated further.
I use adjustable air mattresses beneath hypoallergenic memory foam similar to Select Comfort or Sleep Number Beds. The memory foam is covered by a servicable zippered quilted cotton cover for cushioning and air circulation. I use two pillows for the head. One is memory foam and the other duck feathers. One is oversized so it stays with you as you roll. I also used a full body pillow to support my right leg when I was having problems with severe spasms constant fibromyalgia.
Yoga is good but there are certain postures that may be contraindicated in some patients. Breathing exercises(Bakstrika/bellows and others) need to be done properly to prevent ischemia. You can't go wrong with swimming, Tai chi, Chi Kung and most of all walking. People with more complicated disabilities need specialized programs.
Hi Dr. Flanagan and group of followers!
I wanted to post to the thread since I have been in PM contact with the good doctor over the past few weeks. A local practitioner was found and I've started treatment. I had some initial changes (good and bad) but things have settled back to where they were.
Because of you (and the encouragement of blossom), I will at least have my head on straight
Thank you for the insight and encouragement this thread has provided!
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I wanted to post to the thread since I have been in PM contact with the good doctor over the past few weeks. A local practitioner was found and I've started treatment. I had some initial changes (good and bad) but things have settled back to where they were.
Because of you (and the encouragement of blossom), I will at least have my head on straight
Thank you for the insight and encouragement this thread has provided!
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you go hannacat girl!! the best to you on this journey that can do you no harm and can only help you even when it comes to any other avenues you may pursue "if needed" to get rid of these multiple symptoms they named ms
if many of us early on with these symptoms would of known what dr. flanagan has brought to the table--i feel there would be many of us that would not be in the shape we are in. with our heads on straight it is a real good jump start at the very least.
now, if only we could get mainstream to "get their heads on straight" and fully accept chiropractic as having just as much importance "if not the most important"aspect when treating our symptoms as well as many other ailments.
think about it--the impact of a spinal misalignment-- that has all these nerves,blood flow etc. trying to reroute and in some cases-nowhere to go. so thus with time here we are. really screwed up like myself!
if many of us early on with these symptoms would of known what dr. flanagan has brought to the table--i feel there would be many of us that would not be in the shape we are in. with our heads on straight it is a real good jump start at the very least.
now, if only we could get mainstream to "get their heads on straight" and fully accept chiropractic as having just as much importance "if not the most important"aspect when treating our symptoms as well as many other ailments.
think about it--the impact of a spinal misalignment-- that has all these nerves,blood flow etc. trying to reroute and in some cases-nowhere to go. so thus with time here we are. really screwed up like myself!
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Hi Hannakat!
Thanks so much for posting! Just like blossom, I, too, wish you all the best on this journey. Posts like yours that share how Dr. Flanagan helps are always much appreciated by many.
Tina will be calling you today with wonderful news! She walked yesterday without her quad cane for the first time since her car accident! She tried calling you yesterday and will try again today.
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Hi Dr. Flanagan,
Tina, mentioned above and who is not a member of TIMS, would like me to ask if you would please try to help her locate a good Upper Cervical chiropractor in Nassau County, Long Island, NY? Her current chiro, to whom she attributes her new walking ability, doesn't know any Upper Cervical chiros nor has he ever heard of Atlas Orthogonal. She has 'MS' and had a CCSVI procedure last summer which was not helpful.
Thank you!
Thanks so much for posting! Just like blossom, I, too, wish you all the best on this journey. Posts like yours that share how Dr. Flanagan helps are always much appreciated by many.
Tina will be calling you today with wonderful news! She walked yesterday without her quad cane for the first time since her car accident! She tried calling you yesterday and will try again today.
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Hi Dr. Flanagan,
Tina, mentioned above and who is not a member of TIMS, would like me to ask if you would please try to help her locate a good Upper Cervical chiropractor in Nassau County, Long Island, NY? Her current chiro, to whom she attributes her new walking ability, doesn't know any Upper Cervical chiros nor has he ever heard of Atlas Orthogonal. She has 'MS' and had a CCSVI procedure last summer which was not helpful.
Thank you!
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Wife's MRV
Hello Dr. Flanagan. I'm hoping you might be able to shed some light on
my wife's MRV report. This report is quite lengthy but i'm only curious
in what you think about pg#6-7. In the discussion pg#6 shows stenosis of
the right IJV and pinching at the upper neck level of both the right and left IJV. Page#7 shows pinching the azyogs.
I'm just curious if you might know what could possibly be causing this pinching? And have you seen this before? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I'm out of town for the next couple of day's so a reply wouldn't happen until then.
https://acrobat.com/#d=gYUFGVp1XQyELmPaiFzK8g
Regards,
Bob
my wife's MRV report. This report is quite lengthy but i'm only curious
in what you think about pg#6-7. In the discussion pg#6 shows stenosis of
the right IJV and pinching at the upper neck level of both the right and left IJV. Page#7 shows pinching the azyogs.
I'm just curious if you might know what could possibly be causing this pinching? And have you seen this before? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I'm out of town for the next couple of day's so a reply wouldn't happen until then.
https://acrobat.com/#d=gYUFGVp1XQyELmPaiFzK8g
Regards,
Bob
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Hello Poet,
I am sure they are out there but unfortunately I haven't been able to locate any chiropractors in Nassau County using methods I would recommend which would be specific upper cervical, Sacrooccipital Technique (SOT), or the Cox method for spinal decompression. Nonetheless, if Tina is getting good results she should stay with her current chiropractor.
I am sure they are out there but unfortunately I haven't been able to locate any chiropractors in Nassau County using methods I would recommend which would be specific upper cervical, Sacrooccipital Technique (SOT), or the Cox method for spinal decompression. Nonetheless, if Tina is getting good results she should stay with her current chiropractor.
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Hello Orion,
I have scanned your wife's report. It's involved so I will get back to you when I have had a chance go through it again.
The internal jugular and azygous veins are close to and follow the curves of the spine. Abnormal curvatures change the normal course and the flow of blood through the veins.
Let me know when you get back in town.
I have scanned your wife's report. It's involved so I will get back to you when I have had a chance go through it again.
The internal jugular and azygous veins are close to and follow the curves of the spine. Abnormal curvatures change the normal course and the flow of blood through the veins.
Let me know when you get back in town.