Edgar Cayce Readings, 843-4

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes - we have the body here; a great many changes since we had this here before.
As we find, the acute conditions in the present arise from the attempts of the system to eliminate accumulations from sediment in the bladder.
The measures being used are in line with that which is best in the present.
Though they are using the narcotics, we find that ease may be had, or assistance towards relief, by using Turpentine Packs across the lower portion of the abdomen. Apply five to six thicknesses of heavy flannel, heated, saturated with the Spirits of Turpentine; over the bladder area, from the front, so that the passage may be assisted and this low down, of course, even to the pubic bone, so that there may be the relaxation of the urethra and the penetrating forces of the Turpentine to alleviate.
This is not to hinder or to be taken instead of the sedatives or hypnotics, but in conjunction with that already being done.
These as we find offer the better channels for relief. If these do not relieve, then the operative forces may be resorted to as a necessity. But if the Turpentine Packs are used, with the rest of these, we find it would be the most beneficial.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Does he have a stone trying to pass thru the urethra?
(A) As indicated, it is sediment or stone - or stones!
(Q) Should he stay where he is or try to go back to Asheville, N.C.?
(A) Stay where he is in the present! This is necessary! It would be impossible to remove without causing either such pain or such bleeding as to DESTROY even the prospects for keeping down the inflammation!
Do these, as we find would be the better.
DO NOT attempt to move!
When it is necessary for the movements, massage the body gently, especially over the lumbar and sacral areas; and use the means of the catheter - as is being done - for the opening of the urethra.
We are through with this Reading.
Copy to sister, Mrs. [678] - Phoned also - Mailed Special
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 843-3 on 12/30/36.
5/21/38 Sister [678]'s phone request: "Please get rdg. for my brother to see if any relief can be given. He's suffering TERRIBLY - don't know whether he will live through the night - that's the message we have unless something is done. Please phone me at ... Does he have a stone trying to pass through the urethra and what method should be used to eliminate it? Is correct method being used? What should be done to relieve suffering?"

REPORTS

5/24/38 Sister [678]'s letter:
My dear Mr. Cayce -
Thank you for everything - you are such a comfort to us. I'm enclosing questions my brother wants to ask. I know you can help. The Drs. say he has a stone about 1/2 inch above his bladder in right URETER - He was having trouble with his URETHRA when they X-rayed and said they found the stone in ureter. He has been in horrible agony ever since May 14 when the Drs. disturbed the stone, which had not bothered him before. The Drs. expect to operate in a few days if the stone does not pass. They have to keep him doped up on account of severe pain in right ureter. He is also so nauseated and weak. Will you ask Gladys to type reading as soon as she can and read it to me (collect) on telephone and if I can't get it I will have the wire by "day letter" collect to me and I will then wire my brother.
Sincerely, [678]
5/24/38 Sister [678]'s questions:
Mountain Sanatorium Fletcher, North Carolina (Near Asheville, N.C.)
Thorough Physical, since last reading said many changes had taken place since the reading before.
1. Is my right ureter [Ureter - One of the tubes through which the urine goes from the kidney to the bladder.] blocked by a stone and is it functioning sufficiently for all practical purposes?
2. (If there is a stone) When will stone in my right ureter [Ureter - One of the tubes through which the urine goes from the kidney to the bladder.] pass into my bladder?
3. Can anything be done to move stone from right ureter [Ureter - One of the tubes through which the urine goes from the kidney to the bladder.] without operative forces?
4. If stone in right ureter [Ureter - One of the tubes through which the urine goes from the kidney to the bladder.] is removed, what method should be used?
5. Would Dr. W. L. Grantham, Asheville, N.C. satisfactorily remove stone? (If not, who?)
6. What is the condition of my urethra [Urethra - The passage through which urine is discharged from the bladder. It consists of a prostatic portion, one and one-half inches long; a membranous portion, one-half to four-fifths of an inch long; and a spongy or penile portion, enclosed in the corpus spongiosum.], bladder and kidneys?