I am posting for Norman B, as the condition of his legs is getting worse. He is no longer so concerned with pain (hard to imagine!) except for random spikes, the pain is so intense, and there so much, that it has essentially "worn out" his perception of it.

The real issue is the swelling. This is where we all can help. His ankles are so swollen that he has no flexibility at all, even when he walks. If he puts enough weight on the ball of his foot to flex his ankle, it dislocates the ankle. His toes are so swollen that it is difficult to slide a piece of paper between them. The area around the knee and down to the mid calf is so swollen, that there is only have about a 30 degree flex in the knee - any more and he would dislocate his knee. There is just so much fluid pressure that the skin can not stretch enough. The skin is splitting and weeping - a lot.

Walking is very limited and is more of a shuffle, but Norm knows it is necessary because whatever he CAN do is helping with the circulation.

His doctor says this is just one more step in the process. The next is the total lack of circulation which will lead to infection... and then amputation. He said if Norm is able to keep doing as well as he has been, he might be able to put it off until after Christmas this year.

Our LOVE can make a difference – we have seen it so many times on the forums and in our lives as we use Quantum Touch. I would ask that we come together for Norman once again, with our blanket of unconditional love and healing.

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention Jana.
Norman, if you're reading this there's something you can do to help anywhere, anytime you thing of it...deep breathing. Also Laughing. And it can be "fake" laughter because it's probably the last thing you feel like doing. Both of these will help enhance your immune system and stimulate your lymphatic system (which will assist in oxygenating the blood and carrying off toxins). Even when you don't feel like walking (or can't) these can be of tremendous help. Do them as much as often as possible.
We love you.
((((((((((((((((Norman))))))))))))))))))
Christina

((((((((((((((((((Norman)))))))))))))))))

Glad to be able to help again!

Jana, thanks for bringing this to our attention!

Norman, I am so sorry you continue to experience difficulties.

I am glad you have been in touch and are open to any help any of us may offer!

I hope your doctor is absolutely 100% positive no blood clot is involved? Have you had the ultrasound for this?

(I am assuming you have had this ; yet, I also know it's crucial to be 100% positive of the absence of blood clots...repeatedly sure! This is so important, I must mention it. I know you know how important this truly is! )

I am happy to offer to you, Norman, in any way I possibly am able to do so!

((((((((((Norman))))))))))))

Will also be waiting to hear how you are doing!

With Hopeful Healing Love,
Julie

Jana, I'm so glad to see that you posted for him! I got his email just a few moments ago which detailed the same circumstances, and immediately set about working, and was about to post here, too. You ROCK!

I agree - our Love MOST DEFINITELY has impact!
He, and we, WILL see the day his body healthfully reduces the excess fluid and restores complete circulation - and the short walk to that state of being for him begins Now, with all of us on board.

((((((Norman)))))) for highest good. I presume you are also on a strong diuretic as well as having checked for clots. Sorry to hear about this setback.

((((((((((((((((((((Norman)))))))))))))))))))

((((((Norman)))))))

Sorry to hear your suffering so.

Have you talked to your Dr. perhaps about using a 'Hyperbolic Oxygen Therapy'. (HBOT)

Ven

Norman, for healing and health and strong legs!

Great blessings to you.
Karen

Hi Norman,
I will do general long distance for you, then work directly on your ankles and legs. Are you still able to type in to us? Do you have a Skype phone on your puter? Not expensive, may be a help in depressive times, can be prescribed by your doctor for your mental health. That way you can reach any of us that also have a Skype at any time.
Believe it or not, the Skype has better reception than a phone, and is much less expensive. Just google Skype.

My Skype name is zenbeagle(I can see your mind taking off in a spiral of riffs on that one. Enjoy!) and will leave my Skype open to you at any time. Use it anytime.

Please, start healing others and using the residue for yourself. Somehow, that works more strongly than a self healing QT for me.

Hope to hear from you soon,
Healing hope and love,
zeneagle and zenbeagle and honker.

Skype soon if you can, or let me know otherwise, please?
thanks.

Hi All~

First of all, I would like to thank Jana for posting the healing request - I was a little hesitant about asking for help. I suppose I shouldn't have, but it's been a while and...

Thanks to each of you: Jana, Christina, JoAnna, Julie, Ashley, Barb, Cris, Venice, Karen, Lynn, and all of the Silent Angels. I really do appreciate your help.

As Jana said, the main issue with my legs is to increase the circulation to reduce the swelling. Based on a trial that I did last month, I have a build up of toxins that have accumulated in my legs and feet. I am trying to find a more reasonably priced detoxifier. The one week trial did help recuce the swelling for a few days.

Again, thank you all - each and every one - for you thoughts and for your help. I really do appreciate it.

I wonder Norman, if you have trouble asking for help, that maybe you also have trouble accepting it? I know that I do. During the healing circles and group practices that I host, whenever it's my turn to 'receive', I want to run energy as well. I've found I heal better when I focus on being open and accepting -- less 'doing' and more 'being.

Pop in as you need/like and don't worry about it. We're always here -- fambly, remember?! And don't forget about the QT CHI sessions. Hugs

(((((((((((((((((((((Norman)))))))))))))))))

Norman,

I’m so very sorry to hear about your difficulties, and I deeply hope that you‘ll be able to rebound as you have many times in the past. I can't remember the exact details, but I know you recovered from another injury where you were never supposed to walk again. You have an extremely powerful mind, and it can be a great help to you now.

Since you’ve mentioned that you’re looking for a detoxifier, I would like to mention MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement) to you. You may already know all about it, but if not, there’s lots of good information and a number of good links on this thread ( http://quantumtouch.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3531030471/m/6501033272 ) started by Trevor (companion). As Trevor mentions, there is a free ebook (part I) you can download here ( http://www.miraclemineral.org/ ) . Many people are put off by anything with “Miracle” in the name, but I would really encourage you to at least look into it if you haven’t already. I’ve done a lot of reading about it, and I sincerely believe it has helped a great many people. The main thing to keep in mind is to go very slowly and do a lot of research about it ahead of time. It’s definitely not something you want to get involved with unless you understand how it works. But besides being very powerful, it’s also economical, so it really may be an option for you. And while it is an extremely potent detoxifier, you can start off with a tiny amount, according to what your body can handle.

Also, I just posted some info on magnesium here ( http://quantumtouch.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3531030471/m/9901048282 ) along with some of the problems that can be caused or influenced by a deficiency and then helped by taking it transdermally (or orally if you can tolerate it). I’ve included a number links, and there is also an ebook there (courtesy of Julie) that you can download if you’re interested.

Now I will tell you that I made the mistake of starting both MMS and the magnesium along with yet a third thing (hemp hearts – a new health food), and this combination caused a flare up of the ulcerative colitis I mistakenly believed had been resolved. This was an absurd thing for me to do, and I don’t know why I didn’t have more sense in how I approached things. To be honest, I think it was the hemp hearts that really pushed me over the edge and caused the problem, but I can’t really be sure. So if you pursue the MMS or magnesium, I really can’t stress how important it is to go slowly, particularly considering the severity of your issues. As for myself, I’ve gone off everything, and am going to give things another try (sequentially) once I’ve completely stabilized and after my sister’s visit this next week is over.

Norman, I don’t know if these things can help, but I thought it would be worth a try. I had actually thought of sending you this information once I got the post together on the magnesium, even before I saw Jana’s post for you, because I felt that it’s possible one or both of these things may be able to help your specific issues.

You have a lot of people pulling for you on this forum, and I hope that is a comfort to you and that the energy being sent helps with your swelling.

All the best,

Denise

Norman,
Wondering if a bodywrap on your legs would help remove toxins and excess fluid. It works that way when a whole bodywrap is done. I believe that bodywraps are done by massage therapists.

When doing research on edema, they usually mention problems with the kidney and liver. Is there some way to find out if your kidneys or liver are not doing their job of removing toxins? If there is a problem with your kidneys or liver, than treatment could be focused on the origin of your leg problem.

They also mention putting your legs up so the fluid moves away from the legs. This was for fluid. Don't know if that is a good idea if the fluid in your legs has a lot of toxins.

I read your story from the very beginning and kept a URL of it. I saw all the wonderful progress you had made from when you started. What a great inspirational story of seeing a person blossum from despair to being a wonderful member of this community.

Jen
www.LiveByTheGulf.com

Hello All~

Thank you all for your help! My right foot/ankle/leg is responding – I can actually see a slight separation between two of my toes and my right ankle can flex slightly. Unfortunately, my left either didn’t get the message that it was supposed to get better or it is being slower to respond.

In response to the question of if I have had my legs scanned for blood clots: not recently. They were scanned both pre and post operative when my veins were removed 2 years ago, but not since then. My friend is still providing a weekly lymphatic massage on my legs, and I keep them elevated above my heart as much as I can. I don’t quite hit the mark of 45 minutes out of every hour all of the time, but I am reasonably close.

Christina: Yes, I have been doing deep breathing. I have also been running energy myself on my legs (though I confess that it just doesn’t seem as effective as when other do it). I also do the “thyroid thump” – beating my chest at least once a day (if I don’t forget).

Cris: it’s certainly possible, though I would like to think the probability is low. Once I have “stepped across the line” and asked for help, I am already committed so there wouldn’t be any reason for me to refuse it. The hard part for me is the initial step of asking for help in the first place.

Denise: I will review those links and do the research. Sorry to hear about your reaction. You are probably right in that you took on too much at once and confused your system. The system I tried was very effective, but it’s $20 per weekly treatment which is outside of my budget. As for the “Miracle Cure” – I really need to research it further. I get enough chlorine from swimming to give me a belly ache as it is, I’m not sure I want to take on more intentionally. I will research your links with an open mind – thank you.

Jen: Welcome to the QT forum, and thank you for your kind words. I am not familiar with body wraps and will have to do some research. As for my liver and kidneys – it’s more than possible that I have issues with them. I have had a series of major back injuries which has resulted in me consuming very large doses of ibprophen daily for nearly 20 years. The issues with my legs only intensified my dependency on ibprophen as both a pain reliever (not really, it only took the edge off enough to keep going) and as an anti-inflammatory. I am either allergic to, or have developed a tolerance to most forms of pain medication, which leaves ibprophen as my only choice. Since discovering hypnosis early in the spring of 2007 and QT in the fall, my intake of ibprophen has gone from 1800mg every 2 hours to an infrequent single 600mg caplet once or twice a month – maybe. Even my intake of muscle relaxers has gone down from 2 a day to only 2 in the last 8 months.

Thanks again for all of your help. I will continue to post to let you know how its going.