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From: larry@kitty.UUCP (Larry Lippman)
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Re: The topics that were requested...
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Date: Wed, 14-Aug-85 19:51:32 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 14 19:51:32 1985
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> (My brother was one of the generation that received X-ray treatment
> for their tonsils.  He went through med school on an Air-Force
> scholarship where he promised to serve after school.  At his pre-induction
> physical, he was asked "Doctor, why do you have a 15% hearing loss on
> one side?"  Turned out to be a brain tumor, which was operated on
> successfully.  He had a thyroidectomy subsequently.  (This was over 15
> years ago.)  This gave him a unique perspective on oncology, of course.
> 
> I haven't heard too much about the effects of these treatments, though
> I know three people who had them, all of whom have some ill effects.
> Most of the net readers grew up after the X-ray treatment era, but
> a summary/followup might be interesting.

	Anyone remember the unregulated x-ray machines that shoe stores used
as a fad in the 40's and 50's?  I used to look forward to getting shoes as a
kid so I could watch my bones wiggle...  I shudder to think how many REM's
those suckers gave to unsuspecting people.

> Hi. Since you are looking for topics, I am interested in
> Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).  I was wondering if any
> new treatment ideas have come along in the past couple
> of years?   Or any information at all. Thanks.

	I have found an effective treatment for the ocasional person who is a
real pain in my lower bowel: I use a chiropratic procedure known as Attitude
Adjustment. :-)

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