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04/10/2001 23:28
David Vardynot registered
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04/10/2001 23:28
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Dr J.M.Ellis~sq~s book: The Doctor Who Looked at Hands
Some months ago I heard a radio interview with the jazz pianist Dave Brubeck in which he sang the praises of Dr JM Ellis who advocated the use of, and, I think, personally treated Brubeck's advanced DC with vitamin B6 (100mg daily). He had been unable to perform owing to DC but the condition was reversed and he was able to continue playing. Has anyone read this book or another he wrote with J.Priestly, "Vit B6, The Doctor's Report" (Harpers & Row, NY, 1973) or given B6 a try?
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04/10/2001 23:34
David Vardynot registered
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04/10/2001 23:34
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Dr JM Ellis (book): The Doctor Who Looked at Hands
Forget the previous posting (incomplete Email address!) Some months ago I heard a radio interview with the jazz pianist Dave Brubeck in which he sang the praises of Dr JM Ellis who advocated the use of, and, I think, personally treated Brubeck's advanced DC with vitamin B6 (100mg daily). He had been unable to perform owing to DC but the condition was reversed and he was able to continue playing. Has anyone read this book or another he wrote with J.Priestly, "Vit B6, The Doctor's Report" (Harpers & Row, NY, 1973) or given B6 a try? Better still, could we have a word or two from Dr Ellis or Dave Brubeck?
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04/12/2001 23:47
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04/12/2001 23:47
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B6 for Dupuytren~sq~s contracture
I have receintly started taking B complex in hopes that it will help fight DC progression. I'll have to read the book you noted to see if my and the Dr.'s thoughts agree. I am of the opinion that neuroapathy (damaged nerves) either directly, or indirectly through impaired blood circulation, cause the body to deposit collagen in the palmar fascia because it thinks repair is needed. The risk groups for DC and neuroapathy are virtually the same. Age, alcoholism, diabeties, treatment for epilepsy, etc.. B6 is important to nerve function and that may be the link here.
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04/13/2001 23:35
Leslienot registered
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04/13/2001 23:35
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Neuro Muscular massage therapy
Has any one tried massage therapy? I heard that treatment with warming caster oil and pouring onto a piece of flannel and applying to the hand and muscles may be of some aid. Then finding a massage therapist to work with the flexors and estensors that ae affected to keep them mobile. This information comes from my sister who is a massage therapist and her chiropractor friend. I am passing it along as an aid not as a cure. Finding people to help is my major problem. I had a doctor who will not see me for another 6 months (well now it is about 5) since I was diagnosed. Not much support except from this forum. Thanks for being there everyone.
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04/13/2001 23:51
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04/13/2001 23:51
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B6
Article in today's Sun-Sentinal (4/14/01)re B6 says large dosage can damage nerves. Suggested maximum dosage for both sexes and all ages is 1.7mg daily. Multis contain much too much.
Good Luck
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07/11/2004 23:36
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07/11/2004 23:36
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neuroapathy
I have a unique interest in the area where people have or will have neuroapathy........I can provide input on general advices.... you can check google(images) by typing my name then you cruise in my web site. more info. call 1-313-282-7375
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07/11/2004 23:44
Patty not registered
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07/11/2004 23:44
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Therapy
The best thing I have found, is mild massage of the hand, and , mild stretching. Anything else, is suppouse to aggravate the condition. I have been told that by a french hand surgeon....to use your hands, but not to get aggressive about it. You don't want to overuse them, and cause damage. But, to keep using them. I have had this for 2 years now, and it was progressing, and is now, not progressing. I have a very good friend, that has had DC since 1955, and it has not progressed. He does a morning stretch, and massage, each day. He also had it in his foot, and he did the same thing, and it, also, has not gone further. He could not even walk , at one point. He, to this day, has had no surgery, and is continuing on massage, and stretching. Nothing big, just a mild stretching.
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07/17/2004 23:57
Richard
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07/17/2004 23:57
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Vitamin B6 for Dp
Be advised I have taken 100 mg B6/day for 20 years which has prevented kidney stones to re-accure but got 90 degree DP pinkie anyway in which the great Dr. Eaton fixed last April; The hand is still flat as a pancake after NA!
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