Bob.Howard.@hnews.fidonet.org f8.n10.z1 (Bob Howard 995/18) (04/15/91)
Index Number: 14932
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
Although scoliosis is said to be a posture problem, I have a suspicious
situation where it could have been drug induced. The drug is steroids,
DHEA specifically. DHEA-Dehydroepiandrosterone is an androgen steroid,
normally made from male urine, it is a form of testosterone. U.S. FDA
list as "unapproved" and can not be sold or distributed. However,
criminals are out there selling it as a food suppliment. As a steroid it
is largely unknown what this thing can do. Believers think it will
increase libido, longevity (140 yr life span), remedy for AIDS, and
weight loss, although there is no solid proof, only spotty test with a
particular strain of lab mice, weight control, and longevity was
observed, this does not prove it can be used on humans. One of the
general problems of steroids is that this family of drugs can cause 21+
different aliments, from blisters to cardivascular disease and death.
When it happens all things go at the same time...plus more importantly
it will fuse the long bones of children in puberty. This is the point
I'm getting at. If it does that what about the short bones of the spinal
column? Are there any doctors out there, endocronologists, orthopedists,
and spinal column experts with a degree in eondocronology? This subject
is state of the art experimental stuff, and I need expert opinion.
Situation is ex wife put the family on this DHEA diet, and three kids
were exposed to it. Emotional and psychological problems caused $15,000
damage to the home by the kids!! This case is so strange, we got the
FDA, DEA, and several agencies investigating it. We really should have a
medical forum.
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Internet: Bob.Howard.@.995/18@f8.n10.z1.fidonet.orgJoe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (04/19/91)
Index Number: 15038
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
BH> Situation is ex wife put the family on this DHEA diet, and three kids
BH> were exposed to it. Emotional and psychological problems caused
$15,000
BH> damage to the home by the kids!! This case is so strange, we got the
BH> FDA, DEA, and several agencies investigating it. We really should
have a
BH> medical forum.
Scoliosis hits about 2 percent of the popluation and most
of these are children during their rapid growth stage. Kids
between the ages of 10-18 are suspect and there are easy
screening techniques which can spot a potential problem.
The causes of scoliosis are largely not known, but there
is some research to indicate a family connection. Functional
scoliosis can be caused by differences in leg length and
neurological insult and deficiency.
For more infomation write or call the National Scoliosis
Foundation in Boston. Toronto's Children's Hospital has a good
up to date program as does the A. I. DuPont Children's Hospital
here in Delaware.
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Internet: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.orgJoe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (04/20/91)
Index Number: 15041
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
BH> Situation is ex wife put the family on this DHEA diet, and three kids
BH> were exposed to it. Emotional and psychological problems caused
$15,000
BH> damage to the home by the kids!! This case is so strange, we got the
BH> FDA, DEA, and several agencies investigating it. We really should
have a
BH> medical forum.
Scoliosis hits about 2 percent of the popluation and most
of these are children during their rapid growth stage. Kids
between the ages of 10-18 are suspect and there are easy
screening techniques which can spot a potential problem.
The causes of scoliosis are largely not known, but there
is some research to indicate a family connection. Functional
scoliosis can be caused by differences in leg length and
neurological insult and deficiency.
For more infomation write or call the National Scoliosis
Foundation in Boston. Toronto's Children's Hospital has a good
up to date program as does the A. I. DuPont Children's Hospital
here in Delaware.
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Internet: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.orgJoe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (05/07/91)
Index Number: 15437
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
HL> What actually is scoliosis>
Scoliosis is a deviation of the spine from its normal
alignment, usually as a lateral bend or curvature, such that the
spine takes on an "S" configuration.
Scoliosis does not necessarily have neurological effects,
but in severe cases can cause respiratory or cardiac compromise,
as vital organs are compressed by a twisted or displaced rib
cage. In such cases, respiratory insufficiency or cardiac
failure can be significant.
If you can't sit up straight in your wheelchair there is
a good chance you have some degree of scoliosis. One shoulder
higher than the other, a hump when you bend forward, one hip
higher than another, are just a few tell-tale signs.
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Internet: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.orgJoe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (05/14/91)
Index Number: 15618
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
HL> Thanks for the lucid description of scoliosis, and how to tell if one has
HL> it. So far, no sale. My main problem chairwise is not being able to bend
HL> forward at the waist as easily as I'd like to--lot of spasticity at that
HL> point, and a lot of tightness. Regards,
Sounds like tight back muscles. Try a nightly exercise
of just leaning forward as far as possible. Do not bounce, but
just lean for a little longer each night.
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