Edgar Cayce Readings, 4912-1

Time: Unknown.
Reading is not on file with Edgar Cayce Foundation or elsewhere according to available records. [See affidavits under 4912-1 Reports.]

REPORTS

9/24/10 Dr. Sawyer's report to Dr. Ketchum re Mr. Davis:
[copied on EC's letterhead]
Marion, Ohio
W. H. Ketchum M.D. Hopkinsville, Ky.
Dear Doctor:
After going carefully into the case of Mr. L. H. Davis, we have diagnosed his case as one of Hyperemia of the cord, a condition which we believe to be the result directly of a disturbed nutrition and an imperfect elimination. His blood count shows 3,936,000 red blood corpuscles, 5,800 whites, 95% hemoglobin, 130 blood pressure.
The low count and the increased pressure both give sufficient reason, in our estimation for the trouble he complains of in his back; his sleeplessness; his nervousness and in fact all of the physical and mental manifestations he presents. These same conditions account also for the distress he has in his abdomen.
In the examination of urine, we find a specific gravity of 1024, with a number of crystals of urates; a few epithelium cells and a showing of indican. This is our proof of the imperfect elimination and we believe to be the toxic condition which is helping to perpetuate his trouble. Mr. Davis has become much worried about himself and this has a tendency to aggravate his trouble. We can see no reason why this man should not get well. I am enclosing you herewith a copy of the treatment card we are employing in his case. Any suggestion you may have to offer will be duly appreciated. I think it would be helpful to him if you were to write him upon receipt of this.
I wish to thank you for the kindly reference in his case and assure you of our very best efforts in his behalf. We feel sure that if Mr. Davis can only be a little patient, that we can land him all right.
With best wishes, I am,
Sincerely yours, THE OHIO SANATORIUM CO. by - C. E. Sawyer, M.D.
[Original filed with Clinic Research Society of Boston, Mass. [American Association for Clinical Research]]
10/29/10 Affidavit by Mr. Davis: [copied on EC's letterhead]
CASE OF L. H. DAVIS - JUNE 22nd, 1910 By Edgar Cayce, Diagnostician.
At the first cervical vertebrae, the second to the eighth dorsal, second and third lumbar, we find lesions which influence this case through the ganglia on either side, or through the sympathetic nervous system, in the region of the 10th and eleventh dorsal, there is a lesion that effects directly the Solar Plexus, which lies immediately behind the stomach. In other words, we have spinal congestion:
We have, in this case, poor excretion of all waste products due to the overtaxed condition of the whole nervous system, all reactive forces are low, effecting indirectly kidney, liver and spleen; the whole system is easily irritated, pains shift from one part of the body to another, caused by lack of nerve force. This condition has been brought about by long continued over-work, overtaxation of all the animal forces. In other words, everything has been running at too high a tension. We also find the slowing of the circulation, sub-normal pulse and sub-normal temperature. We find a lack of leucocytes, the spleen also is not performing its functions properly; its functionating ability has been overtaxed, consequently inaction. Every thought seems to irritate and depress his whole system, this condition continued as it is, for a period of time, his mind will be a blank, the reactive forces do not seem to be able to counterbalance with the waste, hence this condition. There is a deficient metabolism, due to a lack of nerve force in the proper direction.
TREATMENT:- First, rest from all mental exertion; stimulate excretionary organs, liver and kidney; stimulate nervous system by applying electricity and other stimulation to the spine, from the first cervical to the last lumbar. Incidentally medical treatment. Trouble in the region of the appendix, is due to a lesion in the spine. Sub-costal nerve being irritated at its root or origin, produces pain and irritation at its distribution, which is in the caecum and vicinity of appendix, no organic trouble, pure functional. -o- I hereby certify that this diagnosis was given in my presence, by Edgar Cayce, on June 22nd, 1910, he knowing nothing about my case until after he was asleep.
Signed - Lucian H. Davis. This Oct. 29th-1910
State of Ohio) Marion Co ) SS In Probate Court.
Personally appeared, the above named Lucian H. Davis and made oath to the foregoing statement. W. S. Spencer (Probate Judge) Per - J. M. Brigel, Deputy Clerk
11/10/10 Affidavit by T. F. Callard:
[copied on EC's letterhead]
I hereby certify that I took the foregoing diagnosis of Lucian H. Davis, on June 22nd, 1910, in the presence of several interested citizens, and this is a report of same, verbatim. This 7th day of Nov. 1910.
Signed T. F. Callard
Subscribed and sworn to before me, by T. F. Callard, this 10th day of Nov. 1910.
Bailey Russell, - Notary Public
[Original filed with Clinic Research Society of Boston, Mass. [American Association for Clinical Research]]
10/11/11 Dr. W. H. Ketchum's report before the American Association for Clinical Research, Boston, Mass. [For his complete address see 3502-1 Reports]:
Case # 2. Mr. L. H. D. a contractor and prominent politician was taken ill in January 1910. Local physician diagnosed case as appendicitis with abscess forming. Patient not completely satisfied sought advice in Evansville, Ind. Had a prominent specialist verify previous physicians diagnosis and allotted him six weeks to live unless he was operated on at once. Patient still in doubt, sought aid in Lexington, Ky. Physician # 3 first said that previous diagnosis were wrong, but after three weeks treatment gave as his opinion that operation was imperative and referred him to a prominent Kentucky surgeon - that latter, after a two hour examination stated that he advised an exploratory operation, making an incision in the median line so he might explore entire cavity, but added, "he is too nervous to operate at present, go home and rest for two weeks and come back to the hospital." Patient first came to my office May 17th 1910, and in face of previous diagnosis I hesitated to give an opinion, but prescribed electric treatment as a nerve sedative. After one month patient noted slight relief, if any, except in his sleep, which was better. At this time mention was made of the Psychic. My patient replied, "Well, he can do no worse than you doctors, so bring him on." He arrived in Hopkinsville June 22nd at 7 P.M. - had no knowledge of what he was to be asked to do. He had not seen the patient in four or five years and did not see him until after diagnosis. The following were his statement verbatim [See Par. R2 above]: Carrying out the idea in this diagnosis, I took my patient along with me to the Pacific Coast, where I first was asked by Dr. Krauss to write a paper for this Society - after I recited to him the above case. Patient returned home improved, but within two weeks was again troubled as before. I recommended Sanatorium treatment and he entered same about Sept. 10th. I requested a definite and exhaustive diagnosis from physician in charge and, after two weeks received the following [see Par. R1 above]:
Following the receipt of this [letter, Par. R1 above] I searched my desk for the diagnosis of June 22nd made by the Psychic. This I had carelessly thrown in a pigeon hole.
My patient followed the prescribed treatment and remained in the Sanatorium three months which completely effected a cure.
3/37 Hugh Lynn Cayce used 4912-1 in a study of six cases of appendicitis [1194-1,2; 1399-1, 1237-2, 1003-1, 1005-7 & 4912-1].
3/37 HLC in preparing a study of six cases of appendicitis from the Edgar Cayce readings quoted from the Chicago EXAMINER article of 1911:
On Monday, February 20, 1911, there appeared in the CHICAGO EXAMINER an account of an early Appendicitis case. Roswell Field, under whose name the article appears, had been assigned to do a series of articles on Mr. Cayce's work. We quote briefly:
"One of the most remarkable cures the young man has effected was that of Lucien H. Davis, a prominent politician and wealthy contractor. Mr. Davis had been ill for some time and a number of physicians had told him he was a victim of Appendicitis. Davis was about to undergo an operation when Cayce was called in and diagnosed the case as one of spinal trouble.
"The diagnosis and treatment from a stenographer's report, incorporated into a sworn affidavit, follow:
"At the first cervical vertebrae, the second to the eighth dorsal, second and third lumbar, we find lesions which influence this case through the ganglia on either side, or through the sympathetic nervous system; in the region of the tenth and eleventh dorsal, there is a lesion that effects directly the solar plexus, which lies immediately behind the stomach - in other words we have spinal congestion.
"We have in this case poor excretion of all waste products due to the overtaxed condition of the whole nervous system; all reactive forces are now affecting directly kidneys, liver and spleen. The whole system is easily irritated, pains shift from one part of the body to another, caused by lack of nerve force.
"This condition has been brought about by long-continued overwork, overtaxed condition of all the animal forces - in other words, everything has been running at too high a tension. We find the slowing of the circulation sub-normal pulse and sub-normal temperature. We find a lack of leucocytes; the spleen, also is not performing its functions properly; its functioning ability has been overtaxed, consequently inaction.
"Treatment is outlined which included electrical treatments and adjustments for the lesions. Definite reference is made to the Appendix as follows:
"Trouble in the region of the Appendix, is due to a lesion in the spine. Sub-costal nerve being irritated at its root or origin produces pain and irritation at its distribution, which is in the caecum and vicinity of Appendix; no organic trouble, purely functional.
"It is necessary only to add that Mr. Davis did not die 'within six weeks' as previously announced from time to time, but got well under the treatment and is now extremely alive and existing satisfactorily to himself."
Unfortunately the Association files do not contain the readings and reports on this case. It is presented here as recorded in the CHICAGO EXAMINER only to indicate the extent of time over which Readings on cases of Appendicitis have proven helpful.