Reading 2046-1

TEXT OF READING 2046-1 M ADULT (M.D. [Neurologist])

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Date: 11/24/1939 Sex: M ReadingID: 8598

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of November, 1939, in accordance with phone request by the wife - Mrs. [1833], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Mrs. [1602].

[Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mae Verhoeven and Irvine Gimbert.]

In the Neurological Time of Reading Hospital, Room 706, 5:05 to 5:10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. 168th St. & Ft. Washington Ave., New York City.

1. HLC: 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. You will answer the questions that may be submitted, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes. (In undertone, “You’ll get very little with this.”)

3. As we find, the disturbances are located in the first and second cervical. This is the cause of not only the pressure upon that particular portion of the brain areas, but of that which also causes the fever.

4. This is not a true concussion, yet the concussion exists in those areas that lie between the lower portion of the cerebrospinal system (or nerve centers) and the lower brain itself, or through the medulla oblongata.

5. It is also indicated that there has been an irritation, or a shock, to the lower end of the spine. This produces at periods the feeling of numbness in the extremities.

6. Remove these pressures by the use of heat, and mechanical adjustments (osteopathically).

7. We are through for the present.

Two copies to Wife - one for Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C. Copy to Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 11/27/39 Mrs. [1602]‘s letter to EC: “Just a short snappy one at this moment, to report on ‘our’ patient. After much wriggling around (on the Drs. part) [1833] [his wife] succeeded in getting the main Doctor on the case to permit her to have an osteopath’s ‘opinion’ but it was given with the injunction that nothing would be done without the consent and approval of the “Boys”. We gave the story and all the involvement to Dr. Dobbins, who could not possibly have been more cooperative and understanding (For it is not a pleasant situation for anyone ‘outside’ the holy fraternity to be in). He went with [1833] to see [2046] at 8 this morning (before the doctors were up). Then, consulted with the profession. The result all agree - the condition is as the reading indicates but no adjustments can be made until the concussion stops cussing, as they fear to precipitate a hemorrhage in the brain area. Until (as the result of the reading), [1833] was able to suggest the spinal injury as a possibility - they have all been treating him - first for meningitis and then (when that didn’t prove itself) - a stroke. From here on we can only hope the reading can be followed. Anyway, [2046] and Dobbins got on swell - no objections. [2046] O.K.’s the reading and is apparently delighted with the information…”

R2. 12/3/39 Phone request by Mrs. [1602] for Mrs. [1833]. Dr. Hubert Howe, 141 East 72nd St., N.Y.C., wishes to ask the following questions regarding the case of Dr. [2046]:

… St., New York City. (At home)

1. What is condition of heart?
2. Lungs?
3. Kidneys?
4. Blood pressure?
5. Blood vessels?
6. What alterations are to be found in the optic apparatus and pathways?
7. The auditory organs and their central pathways?
8. Are there any abnormalcies in the rhinencephalon (nose-brain); and if so, how are they to be interpreted?
9. What are the conditions of the blood, the spinal fluids, and the urine?
10. The right pupillary reflex? (eyes?)
11. Left pupillary reflex?
12. Right bicep reflex?
13. Left bicep reflex? (shoulder, arm?)
14. Right abdominal reflex?
15. Left abdominal reflex?
16. Right patella reflex? (knee?)
17. Left patella reflex?
18. Right plantar reflex? (sole of foot?)
19. Left plantar reflex?
20. Are there any abnormalcies of the reflexes,and what are their significance?
21. Is his condition due to syphilis, tuberculosis, or other infection, or is it the result of poisoning, New Growth or Trauma? (trauma - injury to head causing fever?)

R3. 12/4/39 (Monday) Dr. Dobbins letter to HLC:

Dr. Frank P. Dobbins 551 Fifth Avenue New York Phone Vanderbilt 3-9806-7

Dear Hugh Lynn:

In response to an urgent message from Mrs. [1833] I visited her husband [2046] at the Neurological Hospital last Monday morning. As you may realize I already have two strikes on me when I go to see him under the conditions that exist in such an institution.

From what I can find out from the symptoms he has, the man has a hemorrhage in the interior of the brain that is producing pressure on vital structures. He had characteristic menengeal symptoms: Projective vomiting, very severe basal headache, paralysis of one lower extremity, very high blood pressure, and high temperature. There was so much spasm of the cervical muscles that it was impossible to tell whether or not there were lesions of the cervical vertebrae. The symptoms the man has would certainly point to pressure within the skull. With all of these symptoms we feel that it would be most unwise to manipulate in the cervical area until such a time as there was no danger of further hemorrhage in the brain.

My advice to Mrs. [1833] was to the effect that after a sufficiently long period had past, so that there would be no danger of further hemorrhage, we would treat to correct any predisposing factor in the cervical vertebrae. This period of time would be about three weeks.

I have not heard from Mrs. [1833] since I saw her last Monday morning so I am not aware of any further developments in her husbands condition.

Sincerely yours, [signed] Frank P. Dobbins

R4. 12/7/39 Mrs. [1602]‘s phone call: “Became suddenly worse and was rushed to hospital again last night, but they haven’t done anything yet - don’t know what to do.”

R5. 12/7/39 See 2046-2.

Background

Background

B1. Traumatosis (concussion of brain due to auto accident, injury to head)

1. Is there a cerebral clot?
2. Tumor of brain?
3. Concussion of brain?
4. Just what is the condition?

B2. 11/24/39 Wife’s friend, Mrs. [1602]‘s letter:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

Some time this afternoon, it is my hope, you will be able to get some information for [2046]. The situation has been an odd one to handle and, personally, I am delighted that the reading was not attempted without his knowledge and consent. It is true, he is a little balmy but mostly from pain - not drugs - so it is possible for him to make his own decisions. But poor [1833] [his wife] has really had a time with him,

• until today, principally, as I figure it, because the ‘old conscious mind’ hates to give up its prestige! Funny, the situations that come to us when “They” want to wake us up! All during these last few days, since I heard about [2046]‘s condition, I have gotten a strong impression of the likeness of his mental and spiritual state with that of Jacob before he was stricken and had his wrestle with the forces. Lets hope he, too, may have a revelation and that it will be important to all concerned, as well as to himself!

Sorry if I seemed like a pest but had to, more or less, do what [1833] asked me to. [When she wanted me to phone you] She wanted the reading so badly but couldn’t quite see the situation from your point - until today. Now she is SO happy because of his willingness and the smile he gave her that accompanied his assent! Apparently, it was a knowing understanding of his own futile position without the aid spiritual help. So now we are all hopeful. I will try to be with you this afternoon - not that I’m needed, but feel I want to be ‘in on the case’! Then, there’s a chance you might stop in on your way back and pay us a fleeting visit! At least, when you come to N.Y. you can say ‘Hello’.

Mentioned Entities

New York City, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Gladys Davis, Osteopathy, Revelation (Book), Virginia Beach

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 2046-1, ReadingID 8598.