Don't get me wrong, I am a huge advocate for HSCT for AIDs. After all, I'm living proof that it works. But in my first prophecy I did say that eventually HSCT would b superseded by a better, less invasive treatment. I believe it is only a matter of time, and when that time comes we should embrace it and promote it. You can read all about my first prophecy here:
http://shakesandstones.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/my-first-prophercy.html
And this next article points to research that may show that we maybe closer than I first thought. Although that still maybe some time away. Now I maybe a geeky little medical nerd because I really get quit excited by this, but I think it is worth getting excited about. Have a read, the article is here. Stay well:)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Third Prophecy
You might have thought I'd forgotten about this line for my blog. Well, I haven't. What with the carpel tunnel surgery etc... it has been a a while since I've been able to type anything of substance for a long period. But now I am recovering it has been a little easier.
And this prophecy is a doozy;) It is not so much a question of a new technology or science promoting medicine, boldly pioneering our way into the future. It isn't about dumbing it down and going back to grass roots medicine. It is basically about taking a small step backward, surveying the landscape thoroughly and then heading in a different direction.
Which direction? I can answer that for you too. I believe that it should and eventually head in the direction of Functional Medicine (FM). And what is FM? Basically, FM is about treating the why as opposed to the what. Let me explain further.
At the moment medicine has a fairly regimented system for treating patients. First, the patient comes to the doctor complaining of symptoms. Doctor does an examination of the patient and takes a medical history. Tests maybe ordered if necessary. After all the results have been received a diagnosis of what is wrong is made and treatment administered accordingly.
But FM asks another critical question. Why? Why do we have this problem and what is the cause. Not just what is it? If you ask that question you can cut off the problem at the source. If the underlying cause of the problem is defeated then the problem should disappear. Treating the symptom is like simply like trying to stop a fire hydrant by using your bare hands. It is impossible to stop the water and if you let go it all comes gushing out just as before. Why not try simply turning it off at the tap?
So why are we currently doing it the traditional way? Well the cynic in me has three theories. First, the litigation procedure in most Western countries has tied up the medical system in so much bureaucracy and procedure, most doctors wouldn't dare treating outside of current protocols whether it was in the patients best interests or not.
Second, big pharmaceutical companies like it this way. It is in their financial interest to have you constantly pushing against the fire hydrant and popping one of their expensive pills every day for the rest of your life. If you have a simple workable solution you will cut off their revenue stream. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies are much more loyal to their shareholders and profit margins than their patients.
Lastly, insurance companies and governments (bill payers) want to know exactly what they are shelling out their dish for. If it doesn't have a name or the prescribed treatment is not approved for that name, they won't pay.
Well, it is only a matter of time before FM starts being recognised and indoctrinated as standard practice. Well, I believe that anyway. The big question is how much time? Check out this link. Stay well:)
And this prophecy is a doozy;) It is not so much a question of a new technology or science promoting medicine, boldly pioneering our way into the future. It isn't about dumbing it down and going back to grass roots medicine. It is basically about taking a small step backward, surveying the landscape thoroughly and then heading in a different direction.
Which direction? I can answer that for you too. I believe that it should and eventually head in the direction of Functional Medicine (FM). And what is FM? Basically, FM is about treating the why as opposed to the what. Let me explain further.
At the moment medicine has a fairly regimented system for treating patients. First, the patient comes to the doctor complaining of symptoms. Doctor does an examination of the patient and takes a medical history. Tests maybe ordered if necessary. After all the results have been received a diagnosis of what is wrong is made and treatment administered accordingly.
But FM asks another critical question. Why? Why do we have this problem and what is the cause. Not just what is it? If you ask that question you can cut off the problem at the source. If the underlying cause of the problem is defeated then the problem should disappear. Treating the symptom is like simply like trying to stop a fire hydrant by using your bare hands. It is impossible to stop the water and if you let go it all comes gushing out just as before. Why not try simply turning it off at the tap?
So why are we currently doing it the traditional way? Well the cynic in me has three theories. First, the litigation procedure in most Western countries has tied up the medical system in so much bureaucracy and procedure, most doctors wouldn't dare treating outside of current protocols whether it was in the patients best interests or not.
Second, big pharmaceutical companies like it this way. It is in their financial interest to have you constantly pushing against the fire hydrant and popping one of their expensive pills every day for the rest of your life. If you have a simple workable solution you will cut off their revenue stream. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies are much more loyal to their shareholders and profit margins than their patients.
Lastly, insurance companies and governments (bill payers) want to know exactly what they are shelling out their dish for. If it doesn't have a name or the prescribed treatment is not approved for that name, they won't pay.
Well, it is only a matter of time before FM starts being recognised and indoctrinated as standard practice. Well, I believe that anyway. The big question is how much time? Check out this link. Stay well:)
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Relief at last
Well that is a little unfair. I dealt with CIDP for over ten years and I'm finally getting relief from that. I had carpal tunnel symptoms (post HSCT) for about ten weeks and "at last" I feel better. But it is a patients right to be fickle and the biggest thorn in my side was the CTS.
Both surgeries went really well. I was out of hospital both times by lunch time and two weeks after the surgery on my right hand (which I had done first) I have pretty much regained full use with the exception of a few weight bearing tasks.
On the downside it is the reason I have not been blogging much recently which is a problem I intend to rectify. I have also been insanely busy as well, but this little episode has slowed down my progress here too. I have to look at the bigger picture though. When I am fully recovered from both hands I will be better off with everything.
Anyway, if you are curious about what it looked like this is a picture when I had the bandage taken off after five days on my right hand and again what it looks like now after eighteen days. Oh, and a picture of the bandage on my left hand.
Until next time, stay well:)
Both surgeries went really well. I was out of hospital both times by lunch time and two weeks after the surgery on my right hand (which I had done first) I have pretty much regained full use with the exception of a few weight bearing tasks.
On the downside it is the reason I have not been blogging much recently which is a problem I intend to rectify. I have also been insanely busy as well, but this little episode has slowed down my progress here too. I have to look at the bigger picture though. When I am fully recovered from both hands I will be better off with everything.
Anyway, if you are curious about what it looked like this is a picture when I had the bandage taken off after five days on my right hand and again what it looks like now after eighteen days. Oh, and a picture of the bandage on my left hand.
Until next time, stay well:)
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