This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of May, 1938, in accordance with request made by the sister - Mrs. [678], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Mountain Time of Reading Sanatorium, 11:20 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Fletcher, N.C. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [843].
2. As we find, the acute conditions in the present are represented by the accumulations in the system of sediments that have formed into what is called gravel or stone, and in the attempt of same to be eliminated from the system.
3. While changes are apparent in the system from those things we have had before, these are the paramount conditions in the present.
4. We find that there has not been the full application, or in any portion - to any extent, of that which has been suggested for this acute condition.
5. With the rest that may be had, we find that the application of the Turpentine Stupes over the area as indicated would offer a means for causing a disintegrating of the stone sufficient for its passage without operative forces; because of the very nature of the penetrating influences of the Turp.
6. Of course, the Spirits of Turpentine would be used in very hot water, then cloths wrung out of this and changed often. The proportions would be about half a pint of Spirits of Turpentine to a quart or quart and a half of water.
7. Owing to the conditions, of course, the attempt to catheterize produces great pain. However, as yet we find there is not any irritation or abrasion sufficient to cause great disturbance; if there is occasionally injected through the urethra sufficient air for the prevention of adherence or stricture.
8. The irritation is the greater, of course, in those areas just below the bladder; while the sediments are in the tube [ureter] that leads to the bladder.
9. The stone has not increased but diminished somewhat, owing to the rest and lack of irritation.
10. As we find, if those suggestions are used as indicated,
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it MIGHT not be necessary for operative measures. Otherwise, it WILL be necessary.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) If operation becomes necessary, would Dr. W. L. Grantham, Asheville, N.C., satisfactorily remove stone? If not, who? (A) As we find, Dr. Grantham would be efficient, and understands the situation sufficiently to handle it in the best way that it may be handled.
13. (Q) Is my right ureter blocked by a stone and is it functioning sufficiently for all practical purposes? (A) As has been indicated, it is in the tube leading to the bladder; with irritation in urethra. As we find, if they would do as has been indicated, the necessity of operative forces might be avoided.
14. (Q) What is condition of bladder, kidneys and urethra? (A) The kidneys, as we have indicated heretofore, have naturally been involved with the inflammatory influences from the digestive system and irritation to the circulatory forces from the lower hepatic circulation. But these are secondary in the present, though necessarily must be considered in the whole condition. As to bladder, this is very well; though it fills and causes a great deal of trouble, the natural inflammatory forces causing secretions to the area to be increased. The urethra - as has been indicated - is irritated. As we find, do as has been suggested for the better conditions. If there is the continuation of the inflammation from the stone, do not wait until it has raised temperature and reduced the vitality of the body too much - but operate.
15. We are through for the present. Copy to Self - Special - Phoned - Mrs. [678] " " Ass'n file