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Dear Dr. Stoll,
Ive been having recurring pain in my achilles tendon area. (I was inactive for a year doing web designing sitting at my desk). A nurse friend of mine mentioned achilles tendinitis. I also have sporadic pain in different areas of both legs. Can you tell me what achilles tendon is and the symptoms. I know it islocated at the bottom of the calf and meets the ankle. Thanks so much, Elaine
In Reply to: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Elaine Lassiter on March 11, 1999 at 15:41:37:
Squize the Accilles, and if by squizing you feel pain the answer is very simple.
1. Remove dental mercury,
2. Than after it, try bacterial treatment.
This is a classic!
I do not fully understand the cause but it is likely related to neurotoxic pain , since I had it severe and also was told about similar diagnosis. Nothing worked even pain was very severe, except those two, now it is gone. Watch for unusual sweating! The best antibacterial treatments (gram Negative - TROVAN, and Doxycycline for at least 8 weeks. may need longer!
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by JN on March 11, 1999 at 18:42:04:
What is dental mercury??? My pain is located at the achilles tendon, and throughout my legs, also mild cramping. Don't know what it is and hate to go to the drs..Someone told me its 'old age', happens when you hit 40's. Who knows. Dr Stoll and any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by Elaine on March 11, 1999 at 22:09:30:
NEUROTOXICITY of DENTAL AMALGAM FILINGS DUE TO ACIDITY!!!!!!!!!!!You may check if you already developed mettalic flavor in the mouth!
Very surprisng and shocking !!!
There can not be more idiotic answer as an "old age"!
In Reply to: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Elaine Lassiter on March 11, 1999 at 15:41:37:
Hi, Elaine.
Achilles tendonitis only causes pain right over the tendon. You CAN get calf muscle spasms from the tendonitis but, from your description, this is not what is happening in the "other areas of your legs".
I would suggest seeing a Chiropractor and if the solution was not forthcoming to see an orthopedist in consultation.
If Doc Dave does not respond to this note, you might re-enter it, with his name in the title, to draw his attention.
Let us know what you learn and I may have some ideas once you have a diagnosis.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by Elaine on March 11, 1999 at 22:09:30:
Dear Elaine,
Read "The Mercury In Your Mouth" by Lydia Bronte`, PhD. This is published by Quicksilver Press and will tell you more than you likely want to know about your question.
Call (800) 423-6722.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Walt Stoll on March 12, 1999 at 11:31:47:
As Dr. Stoll said. A chiropractor may do you a world of good. Irritation of the neural tissue in your low back can be the cause. You should at least see one so that you can get a more objective opion without just recieving a prescription. There's not much Dr. Stoll or I can say for sure regarding your condition because we can't see you or examine you. Finding someone who can put their hands on you and check things out more thoroughly is in order.
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Walt Stoll on March 12, 1999 at 11:31:47:
Thank you Walt and Dave for your advice. I read somewhere on here that if you grab the achilles tendon and squeeze and if it hurts thanthat's the problem??? Maybe Im wrong. Well, I did just that before I went to bed, and when I got up this morning OUCH!!! Was it sore. The pain is in both legs, more so in the left leg where I have a small baker cyst. There is no swelling no tenderness, and I hope no clots. :(
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Elaine on March 12, 1999 at 17:40:07:
Dear Elaine,
Listen to Doc Dave.
ALSO, anyone with BOTH achilles tendonitis AND a Baker's Cyst HAS to have total body bracing big time.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Walt Stoll on March 13, 1999 at 11:32:21:
What exactly is total body bracing? Elaine
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by David Ferugson, D.C. on March 12, 1999 at 12:17:28:
I dont experience any back pain at all. But it was weird, I did rub and squeeze the achilles tendon the other night, and when I got out of bed the next morning ot was SORE. Is this a possible sign that it is achilles tendonitis? Thank You
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by Walt Stoll on March 12, 1999 at 11:46:46:
Believe it or not I have no fillings!!
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by Elaine on March 13, 1999 at 14:02:35:
In such case you may have neurotoxic response to bacterial toxins likely in your gut!
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Elaine on March 13, 1999 at 13:54:33:
Hi, Elaine.
This concept has been discussed MANY times on this BB. In lieu of finding those discussions in the archives, you might try a note titled something like "What is total-body bracing?" and see what the helpers on this BB can tell you.
I am fielding nearly 100 notes a day & am sincerely appreciative of those willing to spend their time helping me out with stuff they can do at least as well as I can.
Teaching always helps us learn!
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis (Help?) posted by Walt Stoll on March 14, 1999 at 10:49:08:
Im very interested....
In Reply to: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Elaine on March 14, 1999 at 11:21:49:
Elaine,
Total body bracing is the muscle tension throughout your entire body, the vast majority of which you are probably unaware.
Common examples are the flexing of the shoulders which pulls them up toward your ears, or the grinding of teeth, or squinting of eyes and cheeks. These you may have noticed. With the practice of skilled relaxation you may become aware of more subtle tautness in the low back, hip joints, or hands. As your practice of skilled relaxation develops, you will become aware of the tightness that has overcome your digestive system and your breathing.
Skilled relaxation can include meditation, tapes, light goggles, and tai chi to name a few that come instantly to mind. You can find out about some of these by going to the New Visitor FAQ page and clicking on the "Health Book List," where you will find information on the Stress Reduction Workbook.
Skilled relaxation is a long term activity. It requires a patience and sort of a passive determination with which most of us beginners are unacquainted. If you want to get an idea of what will be in store for you with this practice, get a series of full body, deep tissue massages. Or see a rolfer. Perhaps there are testimonials of massage and rolfing in the archives.
SR is like a universal solvent for so many chronic conditions, most especially when combined with a whole food diet and exercise. As you develop your sense of peace and tranquillity grow, you will find secondary benefits of SR in your daily life.
Hope this helps.
Jim
Not a doc, just trying to save Walt a few words.
In Reply to: Re: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Jim H on March 14, 1999 at 11:50:53:
Thank you Jim, would this SR work for postural strain disorder?
In Reply to: Re: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Elaine on March 14, 1999 at 19:44:28:
Elaine,
Let's see if we can get Doc Dave to answer.
Jim
In Reply to: Re: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Jim H on March 14, 1999 at 11:50:53:
nmi
In Reply to: Re: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Jim H on March 14, 1999 at 11:50:53:
Thank you SO much, Jim!
I am going to ask Bill to archive this so others might find it easier.
Namaste` Walt
In Reply to: Re: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Elaine on March 14, 1999 at 19:44:28:
Dear Elaine,
In the long run, SR would be invaluable for this disorder and any other approach will necessarily be temporary without it.
HOWEVER, having said that, things like Chiropractic will not only give you quicker results, it may be necessary to help break the body habit that has accumulated BECAUSE of the long term presence of your total body bracing.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Jim H on March 14, 1999 at 11:50:53:
Thank you Jim, I understand now, I didnt see this earlier. Now....where to I find SR? I did go to the book store yesterday (Barnes & Noble) and found nothing on SR. I just tried Barnes and Noble on the web, nothing there. Any good step by step books out there on SR. Thank You
In Reply to: Re: WHAT IS TOTAL BODY BRACING? posted by Pauline on March 25, 1999 at 22:50:18:
Pauline,
As I wrote, a good explanation of a number of techniques
can be found in a workbook. I have copied and pasted information about it below for you. It is from the book list on this site. You should look around the links on Dr. Stoll's pages. That plus reading the daily posts will provide you the education you need to get where you want to go.
Following a path of self-help is so profoundly complicated and yet so simple at the same time. It's not for everyone, but with a sustained effort it is possible to regain your health and vitality.
We're all different, but for me, SR is the most important part of a three part program of health recommended by Walt; the other two being whole food diet and exercise. I mean, this is nothing new, really. We've all heard that we should relax, eat well, and exercise. Still, there are aspects of all three that need to be done correctly. That's the difficult part.
If SR is hard for you, find a practitioner. They usually leave flyers all over health food stores. Bio-feedback is a good place to start.
Here's my ideal session. I do some form of aerobic exercise, usually light running, take a hot bath, do some yoga stretches, autogenics (imagining your extremities feeling heavy), and then on to meditation.
I can't do all this each time. It sounds like so much time, but, strangely, I have more time because I don't need as much sleep. Weird.
The pockets of tension I find in my body seem endless. I am experiencing patterns of energy flow, and, sometimes, at the same time, the most profound sense of stillness which sometimes startles me out of my relaxation.
I have been experimenting for a year and a half with all three elements of the program, trying to find the best way for me. I now have six months of sustained effort at SR. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it is a long term effort. You can follow what others teach you, but ultimately, you will have to find your own way, and SR can come slowly.
Sorry, I didn't mean to be this long. As someone once said, if I had more time I could have made it much shorter.
Jim
The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook
Martha Davis, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, M.S.W.
Matthew McKay, Ph.D.
ISBN: 1-879237-83-0 paperback 275 pages
From the Introduction:
“This book is designed to teach you the most popular stress management and relaxation techniques and exercises used today. Consider it your guide to increasing your awareness of your personal reaction to stress and building your sense of control and mastery over the stressors in your life.”
Simple, concise, step-by-step directions for mastery of many relaxations and meditation techniques that can be helpful in alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, phobias, musclar tension, headaches, neckaches, backaches, indigestion, irritable bowel, chronic constipation, obsessions, unwanted thoughts, muscles spasms, tics, tremors, fatigue, insomnia, obesity, job stress, chronic pain and chronic illness.
Chapters From the Book:
1. How You React To Stress
2. Body Awareness
3. Breathing
4. Progressive Relaxation Training
5. Meditation
6. Visulization
7. Applied Relaxation Training
8. Self-Hypnosis
9. Autogenics
10. Brief Combination Techniques
11. Recording Your Own Relaxation Tape
12. Biofeedback
13. Thought Stopping
14. Refuting Irrational Ideas
15. Coping Skills Training
16. Goal Setting and Time Management
17. Assertiveness Training
18. Job Stress Management
19. Nutrition
20. Exercise
21. When It Doesn’t Come Easy--Getting Unstuck
In Reply to: Re: Bracing - What to do. posted by Jim H on March 26, 1999 at 22:57:20:
So true about needing less sleep. I wake up one to two hours earlier since I have been doing regular SR. My body is ready for sleep at 10:00 p.m. though. I think doing SR makes it easier to do the rest of it
Diet also has something to do with needing less sleep. I did the elimination diet, and have been on whole foods for a couple of months. Twice I have eaten at buffet-type restaurants (ate a "small" amount of non-whole foods-thought it wouldn't make a difference) and came home and crashed for three hours-sort of like a drugged sleep, certainly not refreshing. It seems my body is more sensitive to non-whole foods, now (and probably all the preservatives ) and lets me know. I should have stuck with the baked potato. Never Again!!!
Helen
In Reply to: Re: Bracing - What to do. posted by Helen David on March 27, 1999 at 10:28:47:
Thanks, Helen.
Lots of people find it hard to believe about the sleep thing. No one even told me about it when I was learning but I quickly found it out for myself.
Testimonials seem to make more difference than anything I can say.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Bracing - What to do. posted by Jim H on March 26, 1999 at 22:57:20:
Thanks Teacher Jim!
You are doing yeoman service here. I hope people USE your information rather than continuing to believe that someone else can do their work for them.
SOMEWHERE, along the line, people have to take that step toward self-responsibility that the AMA has tried to breed out of the population.
Namaste` Walt
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Bracing - What to do. (ARCHIVE in SR and Bracing) posted by Walt Stoll on March 27, 1999 at 10:37:39:
God you people are bitchy. Not that i am not bitchy myself. pain is very irritable. Just close your eyes and and utter an excruciating wail of pain. You will feel better for a few seconds. I bet you are embarrrassed though and feel embarrassed that someone might hear. I think there is a psychological type of person that gets these chronic problems.
In Reply to: Re: Bracing - What to do. blood curdling screams posted by Generic You on March 28, 1999 at 05:47:11:
Hi, Generic You.
You are likely right. However, we are NOT prisoners of our genes.
If one IS of "that personality type" it is even more important that s/he learn an effective SR and practice it at least twice a day for 20 minutes.
Of course, one CAN say that that personality type would never DO something like that (grin).
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by JN on March 12, 1999 at 05:07:30:
I too worked for the past 3 years doing web design (I left that job to become a system administrator and occasional designer), I too have this problem, I also don't have any fillings and no back problems, most of the day I spent, sitting at my desk, but I walk to and from work, total 10 blocks a day. I've had this pain for about 2 years and I've done nothing about it. Lately it has been getting worse and I went to a podiatrist and he took x-rays and found a heal spur right behind the tendon causing it to be inflamed and calcium deposits where the tendon meets the bone. right now I have what he calls a soft cact (I can still wear my shoes normally) and go for treatment twice a week (electric pulse and ultrasound) it seams to be working but the doctor said it will be a few months for this to heal. I suggest going to a podiatrist, its worth it.
Oh and don't get the cortisone shot, my doctor said it can cause the tendon to rupture and that some other doctors love to use cortisone.
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by Danny Lugo on May 12, 1999 at 11:22:27:
I am getting where I can't walk at all. Are there any home remedies? Appointment with podiatrist next month.
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by Walt Stoll on March 12, 1999 at 11:46:46:
Do you have any help?
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis??? patient be aware !!! posted by Jeanette Keil on August 20, 1999 at 23:48:58:
Dear Jeanette,
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Walt
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Elaine on March 13, 1999 at 13:58:19:
i have achilles tendonitis and i was sondering how i can treat it or get rid of the pain
In Reply to: Re: Achilles Tendonitis posted by Erin Ditmars on October 25, 1999 at 18:58:46:
Hi, Erin.
When this becomes chronic, one always has to look into bracing and inracellular magnesuim.
Walt
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