This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by Dr. Henry George, D.O., Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.

TEXT

1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time, giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, as we find, that outlined for this body, the deterioration which has begun from the consuming of the elements, is correct.
3. Those administrations which are being made are good.
4. We would add to these the effect of the Radio-Active Appliance to equalize. This does not add other to the system than that of equalizing the energies which will be added through the administrations being given, and to prevent unequalized activity in the extremities of the body. Do keep the anodes very clean. Do attach the same plate first each time. First to the right wrist, left ankle; left wrist, right ankle; then to the left ankle, and last to the right wrist. These should be kept. Do not use this Appliance on other than the individual entity to whom it is first applied. For this builds to vibrations. It is that in the form of the magnet of body energies equalized, built up, discharged in their correct way in the system.
5. This, added with those administrations, we should have relief, better rest, better strength.
6. Do that.
7. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. Born 9/17/95 in Delaware; married; 6 children; Pennsylvania Rail Road trainman.
2. 5/23/44 Dr. George's letter: "...This is to call your attention to the case of Mr. [5158] of whom I spoke to you by phone last week, and for whom I requested an application. Dr. J. Francis Smith, Dr. Dick's husband, has gone over Mr. [5158] and we have been working for many months. Any help that you can give us will be deeply appreciated, as we feel that this is a most worthy and deserving family. I await with the greatest interest your recommendation."
3. 5/26/44 GD's letter to Dr. George: "Mr. Cayce is making Mr. [5158]'s appointment 5/31/44, between 10:30 and 11:30 o'clock in the morning. Please let us have by return mail a list of questions for the Reading which [5158], you, Dr. Smith, and interested members of the family desire. It is necessary for us to have the exact address of [5158] at the hour set for his Reading."
4. 5/28/44 Dr. George's letter: "Having spoken to Drs. Smith and Dick about [5158], and as Dr. Smith made a neurological examination for me and helped me formulate a treatment plan, I offer the following questions which express our combined interest in this case. These are the questions that we cannot satisfactorily answer: (1) Is this a primary degeneration? If not, what is the primary cause? (2) What is the prognosis? (3) What is the treatment? Mr. [5158] will be at ..., Delaware, at the time set for his Reading."
5. See 5158-1, Par. R1 for additional background information.

REPORTS

1. 6/06/44 Dr. George's letter: "Mr. [5158] presented himself on 5/14/43 with the complaint of numbness in legs and feet, which condition had been progressing for 6 months. Physical examination: very well nourished man, 47 years old, of Swedish origin. His blood pressure was 120/80, pulse 72, temp. 89.2, weight 189 lbs. height 5'6". All physical points were normal, save for his feet which showed marked flattening and dropping of arches, and for an enlarged prostate. Blood work and Wassermann were negative. Gastric analysis and gall bladder drainage were normal, nor could an organism be found in the bile. In his history, he was in 2 serious train wrecks, one in 1928, and the other in 1929; both times he escaped bone injuries, but was badly shaken up. These are the only accidents in 47 years on the P.R.R. As a freight conductor, he has to throw switches and walk on the ballast and ties; this would contribute to his difficulty in the lower extremities. Consultation with foot specialists, dentists and laboratories disclosed no lesion. I referred Mr. [5158] to Dr. Smith in Philadelphia, who after re-checking my findings, corroborated them that he had a sub-acute combined degeneration of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord. His prognosis was guarded, and he felt that it might prove fatal. His suggestions consisted of what we had been previously giving, namely osteopathic treatments, short-wave diathermy, vitamin therapy and the use of minerals and liver. You will be interested to know that since learning about you, Mr. [5158] has shown considerable improvement, and is now able to walk and has regained somewhat the use of his bowels and controls his bladder. He has renewed confidence and courage, and is thrilling his family with his optimism. I hope that his progress will be continuous and I will keep you posted as I see any alteration or deviation. Thank you for referring me to Mr. Godfrey for the Radio-Active Appliance for Mr. [5158] and many thanks for giving us such a prompt reading."
2. 7/02/44 Dr. George's letter: "...He has his good and his bad days. He is walking more, but as yet has not stabilized himself..."
3. 9/29/49 Dr. George's reply to questionnaire: "Diagnosis: posterior and lateral spinal cord degeneration (Multiple Sclerosis). Treatment: as outlined in Reading was followed for one year. Relief resulted while using Appliance. Patient stopped using Appliance after a year. Disease progressed, and patient died a horrible death about 2/10/49."

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