Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 It sounds as though the lady has a bone disorder called Sherman's Disease; the body reabsorbs the bone and it normally occurs in the spine but it could also affect the rib cage. In severe cases the lower spine is completely absent. Sherman's Disease appears near puberty and is a disabling disease in itself. It is normally congenital and it is possible that there is a genetic factor involved as it does run in families. My son has this disease together with ankylosing spondilitis; it is a little known disease and is not common in women . She can help herself by exercise (if possible by herself or with assistance e.g. swimming, which is used by physiotherapists as a good means of exercise without having to struggle to support yourself). This encourages the bone formation also with the taking of a GOOD balanced diet and absorbable calcium together with magnesium and zinc I hope that this will help. Marion ---- herbal remedies 11/27/04 18:25:28 herbal remedies Herbal Remedies - Re: Herbal Remedies hey everyone...i am worried about my friends mother..she has had alot of health problems adn just found out recently that she has ms and now she just had x-rays done and they told her that her rib cage is disintegrating..now i personally have never heard of that happening so i am wondering if anyone knows what this could be caused from..if anyone has experience with this or heard of it and if there is anything to do to help her.there have been alot of other symptoms she's been experiencing that led up to this point i just dont remember them off hand..i appologize for giving little detail,i will ask my friend if whoever answers this needs more detail...thank you in advance for answering and even if u cant answer thank you anyway Blessings to all of youFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington All your favorites on one personal page – Try My Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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