8/20/44 Wife's letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce;
Anticipating my husband's check reading on August 25th
([
3279]), I am enclosing a few notes on his progress since
his last reading on
8/11/44 - for his record, and also
questions for the reading.
His temperature has been making a slow but steady decline to
100.3 @ 8:00 A.M., 101 @ 4 P.M., 101.6 @ 8 P.M. He had two
beginning hemorrhages on 8/12, one on 8/13 and one on 8/14,
all of which were promptly stopped by giving one dose of
the mixture prescribed in the last reading, as 2 qrts Oil of
Eucalyptus, 3 qrts Comp. Tr. Benzoin and 1/2 qrt rectified
Oil of Tup. The general condition seems good. [
3279] has
been greatly disturbed by the urge to cough, and has brought
up small amounts of old blood and mucus, on occasions. He
perspires profusely, especially at night, feels generally
weak, little appetite, altho he takes a fair amount of
nourishment, bowel action good, and sleeps fairly well.
The X-Rays taken 8/15 report the following:-
Diffuse mottled infiltration present in mid-portion of right
lung.
A few scattered calcified tubercles present in upper portion
of the left lung.
There is haziness in both apices, probably due to pleural
thickening.
No free fluid present.
No evidence of cauitation at present time.
Mediastinal structures appear normal in size and position.
Right diaphragm appears to be drawn upward - (Rt.
phrenestomy)
Findings appear to be those of an active tuberculosis,
superimposed upon a chronic tuberculosis.
The attending physician whishes X-Rays to be retaken at
office in a week or two as [
3279]'s condition permits.
He prescribed Amytol grs. 1 1/2 at bedtime for sleep.
On 8/18 the temperature at 8:00 AM was as usual 100.4, but
went to 102.6 at 12:00 noon, due, he felt to excitement and
nervousness because I was leaving his mother in attendance
and I was going to return to work for the afternoon. The
temp. rose to 103.8 by 6:00 P.M. on my return. I reported to
the Doctor, and the next day (8/19) the temp. was down within
usual limits, with no complaints except slight sore throat.
He was seen by the Doctor in the P.M. who felt the rise in
temp was due to emotional upset and advised against my return
to work for at least a week when he felt [
3279]'s condition
and his emotional stability would be more disposed to stand
strain of removal of his dependence on me. The doctor
advised pushing fluids, normal saline throat irrigations and
Neosynephrine nose gtts. He also ordered Codeine for cough
with the Amytol at bedtime for sleep.
Today 8/20 the sore throat has disappeared and the temp.
within usual limits 100.4 - 101.8.
We started with whiffs of brandy (inhalation) on 8/16. He
has been taking Acigest regularly as usual and tho our supply
of Calcios is at the office, it will be resumed as soon as
the ordered supply arrives.
A Gatch bed will be delivered here tomorrow so as to
facilitate a raised position to allow for some self
care and for eating.
The following questions are for the reading on
8/25/44.
Condition and treatment?
Has there been any improvement?
Can choking expectorations be relieved?
Are inhalations being taken correctly?
Do the sedatives taken inhibit progress?
How long should bedrest be continued?
When should chiropractic adjustments be begun?
With satisfactory progress when can I return to my
employment?
What treatment should be given for sore throats, sinus and
bronchial trouble as experienced in the past, in fall and
winter, if they reoccur?
We would also like an appointment for another reading in
about 3 months, when the question regarding employment may
be better answered. I will send check as you indicate. We
are so grateful, and hope we may do some real work when this
experience is over.
Sincerely, Mrs. [...]
8/25/44 See
3279-3.
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