I don't know a thing about magnets. The large one your mother uses in bed, where does it go? I do know of someone who swears by them for her tennis elbow, but that is all of the info I have. Intersting. I wish I had an answer for the doctors. I think next time I'll try anger, as I have plenty of that to go around right now! I think if I let loose with all the repressed anger I have right now I would haul off and slug one of them. But you know what, I bet I would feel better! Have a great weekend everyone. Ginny
At Fri, 3 Sep 1999, Rachel wrote:
>
>I couldn't help but to smile when I read what you wrote about expressing
>yourself to doctors. You and Ginny have hit the nail on the head.
>According to a few doctors I've seen I am either really depressed or I
>really just like to invent medical problems. Just wait until one day
>the table turns for some of these smug doctors. What goes around comes
>around.
>Good luck with the magnets. I don't have any info to share on them.
>Hope everyone is able to enjoy their holiday weekend.
>
>At Fri, 3 Sep 1999, godfrey wrote:
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>>O.K. Ladies, especially Ginny and Chris,
>>What's the skinny on MAGNETS. There's a lot of hoopala concerning their
>>TREMENDOUS HEALING effects for chronic pain sufferers. My mother bought
>>a large (size???) one for her bed for sleeping. She has used it for
>>three nights in a row, and swears they are the first good nights rest
>>she's had in over a year. She says they relieved the leg pain which has
>>been keeping her up all night. Last night, however, she didn't use it,
>>and she is complaining her back AND leg hurt her today. I am thinking
>>of getting her the "set" of five smaller/wearable ones for $33.00 from
>>Marshall's for her B-day. They are suggest for use by artheritis
>>sufferers. Supposedly the help promote blood circulation. Maybe they's
>>help us?? I'd like to 'test drive' my mother's for 24 hours.
>>
>>Also, I know what Ginny means about speaking calmly to doctors and they
>>think you are NOT in pain, but that if you fall apart in frustration and
>>anger, (from NOT BEING listened to or taken seriously!!), they label you
>>as suffering from depression. Wouldn't you like to give them a good
>>swit smack on their smug, condescending faces!!! I'll bet that would
>>give them a bit of a shock.
>>
>>The secret life of Kate Mitty.
>>
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>>godfrey@doubled.com
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>Rachel
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