Barbarannamated Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 A friend is in a mainstream hospital in Orange County, CA, having LEECH THERAPY. She had her thumb severed by a rope with horse pulling away. 2nd friend this happened to. I had no idea Leech Therapy was used in mainstream medicine. Just thought I'd share. This is in no way related to our situations!! http://www.leeches.biz/leech-help.htm Pristiq tapered over 8 months ending Spring 2011 after 18 years of polydrugging that began w/Zoloft for fatigue/general malaise (not mood). CURRENT: 1mg Klonopin qhs (SSRI bruxism), 75mg trazodone qhs, various hormonesLitigation for 11 years for Work-related injury, settled 2004. Involuntary medical retirement in 2001 (age 39). 2012 - brain MRI showing diffuse, chronic cerebrovascular damage/demyelination possibly vasculitis/cerebritis. Dx w/autoimmune polyendocrine failure.<p>2013 - Dx w/CNS Sjogren's Lupus (FANA antibodies first appeared in 1997 but missed by doc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus Skyler Posted June 24, 2012 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted June 24, 2012 A friend is in a mainstream hospital in Orange County, CA, having LEECH THERAPY. She had her thumb severed by a rope with horse pulling away. 2nd friend this happened to. I had no idea Leech Therapy was used in mainstream medicine. Just thought I'd share. This is in no way related to our situations!! http://www.leeches.biz/leech-help.htm I have heard this, and all I can think about is the leech scene in The African Queen. ~S As always, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! A proud supporter of the 10% (or slower) rule. Requip - 3/16 ZERO Total time on 25 years. Lyrica: 8/15 ZERO Total time on 7 or 8 yrs.BENZO FREE 10/13 (started tapering 7/10) Total time on 25 years. Read my intro thread here, and check the about me section. "No matter how cynical you get, it's almost impossible to keep up." Lily Tomlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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