Dr. Stoll,
A friend's father has a circulatory disease of his leg. Apparently he has too many veins or something like that. The only thing his doctor can do it have him take up to 10 aspirin a day. He lives in constant pain. The one leg has become substantially larger than the other. Have you ever heard of anything like this? Is there anything that can be done besides the aspirin to help? Isn't 10 aspirin excessive?
In Reply to: Circulatory disease of the leg posted by Pete on July 18, 1998 at 13:10:01:
Dear Pete,
This sounds like varicose veins. If none are visible on the surface, he has the more serious form affecting the deep system.
The doc who recommended the 10 aspirin a day has no idea WHY aspirin is used to slow this process. Aspirin effects the stickiness of platelets. Deep vein flow turbulence (which would occur with varicosities of ANY veins) tends to allow clots to form in the sluggish corners produced by that turbulence.
SO, aspirin can help prevent the clots that always form in areas of sluggish flow. HOWEVER, one baby aspirin a day, or one adult aspirin 3 times a week does as much as a ton of aspirin. This is the standard recommendation by those docs using aspirin for prevention of strokes & heart attacks (actually it does not prevent them--just puts them off for a while). For varicose veins it also does nothing but put off serious complications of this condition. Any doc that does not know this is not a doc that I would entrust MY bodymind to.
He needs a surgeon who will take the time to explain exactly what is going on & his options for management. This is a serious condition & he has the right and duty to be involved in the planning of the rest of his life.
The Schute Brothers (MDs) in Canada demonstrated more than 50 years ago (and ever since) that deep varicose veins would respond to high doses (1000 units of mixed tocopherols a day) of vitamin E in many cases. Since this is non-toxic and inexpensive, it has never been generally accepted by the powers that be. However, now, even the most conservative MDs are accepting that vitamin E not only helps with this but also helps prevent heart attacks & strokes. Just think of the millions of people who have died of these conditions because of the AMA bias against nutrition as a preventive AND curative approach to degenerative conditions.
If I had what he has, I would find a better doc. Call (800) 532-3688 to find physicians close to him who would at least know what would help HIM. Have him take copies of all his records with him. This will save time & money.
Let us know how he does.
Walt
I have noticed the onset of spider veins over the past year. I am not in any "high risk" category for getting them...my mother does not have them, I exercise, am not overweight, etc. I'm wondering if the cause may be oral contraceptives that I've been taking for the past 3 years? What do you think? Any suggestions for vitamen supplements/herbal remedies/dietary changes that may help? If I discontinue using oral contraceptives, will the spider veins go away?
In Reply to: spider veins posted by Jill on July 24, 1998 at 17:31:41:
Dear Jill,
Spider veins (under the conditions you have described) are mostly caused by an hormonal imbalance. As such, your BC pills might be contributing to them.
If you have an overwhelming reason for continuing them, I would first consider doing what the Schute brothers (MDs) in Canada learned more than 50 years ago: 1000 units of mixed tocopherols (Natural vitamin E) daily will resolve most of these in 6-12 months.
Although the brothers were harassed & ridiculed most of that time, now, even the most conservative of the conventional medical monopoly are accepting that they were right & the AMA was (once again) dead wrong.
These kind of varicosities respond very nicely to lasers.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: spider veins posted by Walt Stoll on July 25, 1998 at 09:12:20:
Could you explain what you mean by "natural Vit.E"? Do ;you recommend taking selenium with it? Would you divide it up over the day, or take it all at once? If so, with which meal? My Vit. E is by Natures Sunshine and has Selenium in it, 400iu per tablet of E % 25 mg selenium. I also take White Oak Bark for them. Have you heard anything about that in relation to spider veins.
I've heard that the lazer surgery works, but that new ones come in their place. True or false?
Thanks.
In Reply to: Re: spider veins posted by Walt on July 26, 1998 at 15:24:19:
Sorry, Walt, I'm not trying to impersonate you. I just inadvertently typed your name in my spot. The % sign is supposed to be &. Hello...
In Reply to: spider veins posted by Jill on July 24, 1998 at 17:31:41:
I'm not sure if my first followup got through. My question was, does 1000 units of Vitamen E have the potential for any side effects? What about if you are pregnant (I'm not) but I'm just curious if you should be taking this much Vitamen E if you are pregnant?? Also, Nancy, have you been having any luck with Vitamen E and Oak Bark?
In Reply to: Re: spider veins posted by Jill on July 27, 1998 at 10:28:32:
No risk with the vitamin E.
Walt