This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th St. & Ocean, Va. Beach, Va., this 11th day of January, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [1377], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., and an Official Representative.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1377]. As we find, conditions are not so good. There should be rather that of the attendance of one, or nurse, that would make for EASING more of those conditions from the PRESSURES as are being created from some of the old incisions, and of the plethora or the swelling again that comes from inflammation in scar tissue area, internally - see? making for those excruciating pains in the lumbar region.
2. There should be given a hypnotic that would ease the pain, then applications of Epsom Salts - very hot - first bathing body over with equal parts of laudanum (tincture of laudanum) and aconite, laying a cloth over this so it makes it steam - not enough to take the skin off, but so that it (a dry cloth, see?) is over this portion that is so painted, and then apply the heat. This would ease. Will this be done, and those precautions taken that would bring down the temperature of the body, this may prevent the further accumulations, and we may set up eliminations sufficiently that the body may not have to have an operation; but if temperature arises, and the pains continue, then this pain and this inability to use the lower limbs, this inability to control the activities of the eliminations in the bladder and in the other portions of system, will NECESSITATE operative measures to correct same, see? but with the use of these two or three times a day, then applications occasionally of the ultra-violet ray DIRECTLY over the portions affected, too, will be alright - see? or to opposite portions of the body; that is, instead of on the back from the front - let it strike through; from three to five minutes, at least thirty-eight to forty inches from the body, if the heavy or Standard light or lamp is used - see?
3. We would also be mindful that the diets are kept much in the way and manner as is well known by the body for such things. Manipulative measures will be helpful, but those of the applications externally - and the lights - will be the MORE necessary. The manipulations will aid in QUIETING the body. Do that. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Is anything the matter with my shoes?
   (A) More the matter with the ligaments and the conditions in the feet, why the body can't stand or walk, from the pressures as come from the lower lumbar and dorsal region.
5. (Q) Shall I keep off my feet?
   (A) VERY NECESSARY, especially in the PRESENT.
6. (Q) Are there any adhesions?
   (A) More from the pressures from scar TISSUE. The adhesions are not so severe. There ARE SOME adhesions. These would break up by the addition of those properties as outlined.
7. (Q) Will my legs ever be normal?
   (A) That DEPENDS upon the conditions as may arise! If we can remove those pressures in the lumbar and sacral, so that there are not an accumulation or a pressure to the locomotories, they may become normal again.
8. (Q) What hypnotic?
   (A) That depends on whose going to give it! There are various forms, and if given under the direction of a nurse or of one that is looking after same, then that that is the most generally used by that individual. Those that are even of the coal tar are not HARMFUL to the heart of THIS body. Preferably those of the adonidin [adenine or adenylic?] or allylene [allylamine?] variety. These are more from the kola plants, see? or hemp product - with the kola. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 1377-6 on 12/08/30.

REPORTS

1. 1/15/32 [1377]'s ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Yours received. I should have written you before but the intense suffering that I experienced left me very weak. I am much better in that respect now.
   My trouble began very suddenly with intense pain and swelling of abdomen with some fever. Much as I was taken once before when I had tomaine [ptomaine] poisoning. I knew of nothing I had eaten that could cause it but proceeded to do as I did then. Which was to drink a bottle of Hawthorne Water No. 2 on an empty stomach, the action of which relieved pain materially and of course, lowered temperature. I thought then that I was going to be all right, - Hence, telegram "to hold check", as pain seemed to return I repeated the dose, lessening the pain and fever, but left me sore as a boil, from pain & fever. So I wired to proceed, as I began to mistrust trouble from the operation. The soreness had left me before reading came. I began treatments as directed on its arrival and am pursuing them religiously three times a day, with rays twice a week.
   The pain I can stand or take something to deaden it, - but I can NOT lose the use of limbs. I can walk about the Apt. WITH SHOES ON. With very little discomfort, - but to walk a block on the street I could NOT. That you are right - about - pressure on lumbar & dorsal region. I KNOW you are RIGHT. I am wondering if these treatments will relieve the pressure. A year ago now I was taking treatment which you recommended. Osteopathic & other, and rubbing with a prescription which you gave of Russian Oil, & oil of Mustard. Which I also used in this emergency. The treatment last year relieved me immensely and for two or three months was much better, then it came on again.
   I was thinking of renewing the Oil treatments, when this trouble came, but refrained because of financial reasons. The operation makes it impossible for me to earn my living again and as all I have to live on is nearly gone. I am faced with the fact that I may need food MORE. I think long & hard before spending one cent, - I can not finance an operation, nor can I treatments if it takes very many. I have an idea O'p [osteopathic] treatments would help, but then again would it be bad for the adhesions and there I am.
   I have had no Dr. If I had he would have given me aspirin, run up a bill, and I would be just where I started from. I have applied the painting & hot Epsom Salts myself, and it is surprising what one can do if they have to. I do it better & better every time. If only the pressure on lumbar & dorsal nerve can be lighter. I'll get a long. The M.D.'s are very rabid about here and I am very cautious in what I do.
   Hope you have heard from Mr. Haight [GD's note: No reading.] of Highland Park. His letter to me did not state whether it was physical or mental enlightenment - he desired.
   Do you ever listen to "Tony's Scrap Book" on W.A.B.C. at 9:30 in the morning? If not try it, - He gives good meat.
   Give my warmest regards to Mrs. C & family also Miss Davis. Thanking you heartily for interest
   I am Sincerely, [1377] Jan 15/32
2. 2/10/32 See 1377-8.

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