Why is it that when a female has these problems, the immediate cause is
emotional?
Cheers,
Anna.
Anna Lee
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Work Ready - Industrial Athlete Centre
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrett Dorko" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, 2 March 2000 22:17
Subject: Re: Reaction to metal implants
> Di,
>
> I can't imagine that metal could possibly cause this reaction. It is far
> more likely that the patient still resides in the midst of her sympathetic
> response to the original trauma. This would account for her over-all
> symptoms, including the tearfullness.
>
> The best resource for understanding this is Levine's book, "Waking the
> Tiger." Its' been the resource for several essays on my web site and I
> reviewed the book on "Rehab Edge" <http://www.rehabedge.com>
>
> Barrett L. Dorko P.T.
> <http://qin.com/dorko>
> Also at <http://prorehab.com>
>
>
>
>
> At 09:37 PM 3/2/00 +1100, you wrote:
>
>
> >I have a woman (50ish)who fractured her tib / fib, middle of last year.
> >It was fixated with pins and plate. She has been complaining of
> >increasing generalised ache throughout her body; feelings of nausea and
> >tearfulness. Have any of you seen these symptoms possibly as a reaction
> >to the metal implants. If this is possible do you think that this will
> >resolve if she has these removed?
> >
> >Many years ago, i saw a woman with a similar injury who had a severe
> >respiratory reaction to the implants with onset of asthma- like
> >symptoms, which she never previously had and once the metal was
> >removed, the symptoms resolved totally. Any comments appreciated.
> >
> >Di Howell
> >(Physio; Canberra; Australia)
>
>
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