"Iron chelators may be effective in preventing vascular damage"

Hemoglobin. 2008;32(1-2):123-34
Can iron chelators influence the progression of atherosclerosis?

Marx JJ, Kartikasari AE, Georgiou NA.

Eijkman Winkler Institute, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht,
The Netherlands. marx@planet.nl

Epidemiological studies and experimental data suggest iron involvement
in atherosclerosis.
The relation between iron and atherosclerosis is complex and remains
contradictory.
In thalassemia patients, non...

Pain Management Techniques

? relaxation techniques (progressive muscle relaxation, soothing music,
etc.)

? deep breathing

? meditation/prayer

? distraction (TV, computer, radio, gardening, sewing, baking, etc.)

? bio-feedback

? directed imaging

? non-strenuous exercise such as Yoga or T'aiChi

? professional massage

? a very good meal that lulls one into the infamous "Post-Thanksgiving" nap

? being a kid again & just playing

? intimacy -- with or without sex

? a nice cuddle

? laughing

? moist heat

? hot tubs

? hot packs

? heated rice bag

In article , mickey9365@hotmail.com says...

I gave up the specialists five years ago or so. I found a good GP who worked
with alternative and Western methods of dealing with pain. His successor is
not up on alternative methods but I keep on that myself through the medical
articles and associated websites.

The National Fibro group is way behind on new methods but some people trust
them. Go with your gut when it comes to medical care. If a doctor or their
staff is iffy on your wife's medical care, then walk away. I wish both of you
a good life without pain and happiness.

Delvia

Do Catholic priests make good babysitters? Two and a half mem

Hello, sorry if this post may be inconvenient but in the chance that
it may be relevant or appropriate and that it may be benificial to
someone here goes. I ot a prescription last week for 60 x Flector
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patch seems to work as well as any low dose opiate medication
eg..codeine , tramadol etc. I tried one on a stiff neck I had when I
ot up one morning and the results were very good. I did not want to
use my regular painkillers and muscle relaxers on it since I have a
limited supply of them which I prefer to keep for my lower back pain.I
have 59 of these patches which I would like to trade for perhaps a
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at night and it would save me from using up my valuable opiate
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no insurance. I realize that this may not be the most appropriate way
of obtaining the medication I need, but if anyone is interested then
please email me.
Thanks, Vince ...