Reading 4020-1

TEXT OF READING 4020-1 M 38

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Date: 3/27/1944 Sex: M Age: 38 ReadingID: 11709

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of March, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [4020] new Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the article in Coronet.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)]

In his church Time of Reading (Catholic) Set bet. 10:30 to 11:30 A. M. near his home Taken 11:00 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern War Time. at …, New York, N.Y.

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, we have the body here, [4020].

3. As we find there are those tendencies, which unless taken in time, will cause a growing disturbance. Here we find the effects of poor eliminations, with an infection that is weakening the locomotory nerves and muscular forces of the extremities. The areas of disturbance are the conditions existing in the lumbar-sacral and, at times, in the secondary cardiac or the upper dorsal centers.

4. We would begin immediately having hydrotherapy treatments once each week, including the short wave treatment - one time with the application in the upper dorsal and the next time to the lumbar-sacral area or over the lumbar axis.

5. These treatments should include occasionally, about every other week, a mild Fume Bath followed by a thorough massage with special reference to the locomotory centers.

6. Occasionally, when there is the fullness in the colon, do have a colonic irrigation.

7. Have the hydrotherapy treatments and massage in periods of three weeks straight running, then, a rest period from these for three weeks, and so on.

8. We would have these done at such a place as Reilly’s.

9. In the diet be mindful that plenty of sea foods are taken, with fowl and lamb occasionally. These carry those elements that will supply chemicals needed in the body.

10. Do use a great deal of raw vegetables, prepared in varied manners.

11. Occasionally about twice a month, have the Jerusalem artichoke in the diet. This should be prepared in its own juices; that is, do not prepare it except in Patapar paper and the juices cooked from same should be mixed with the bulk of the artichoke that is to be eaten. Use one about the size of a hen egg, and season it to suit the taste. This carries sufficient insulin [inulin?] to correct the diabetic tendencies or the improper assimilation of sugars, so that these should be eliminated in the greater part from the diet (sugars). Then, no usage of candy, cakes, or things of that kind, though honey may be taken occasionally to supply the sweets, or the natural sweets of vegetables and fruits; such as figs and those things that cause better eliminations.

12. Ready for questions.

13. (Q) What is source of infection? (A) The lack of proper assimilation in the areas indicated, affecting the locomotory centers.

14. (Q) Is it due to a muscular condition or to a spinal injury in the past? (A) These conditions will be corrected in the manners indicated, through the massage and the treatments that should be given regularly each week.

15. We are through with this reading.

Two copies to Self (one for Dr. H. J. Reilly, R.C.A. Bldg., 1250 6th Ave., N.Y.C.) Copy to Ass’n file ” under case number for indexing

(3/27/44 GD’s note: If unable to get Jerusalem artichoke on the market, it may be ordered for a few cents a pound from John A. Salzer Seed Company, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Please let us have, at your convenience, a history of your case to the time of the reading so that we may have something with which to compare our information.)

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 4/1/44 [4020]‘s letter to EC:

My dear Mr. Cayce

I have just received the copy of the reading you made for me on March 27th. I am thrilled, pleased and very grateful to you because you have certainly diagnosed the condition properly. With such a start, I am certain that the course of treatment will prove effective and free me of this affliction which is threatening my livelihood.

As requested, I am sending you a chronological record of the condition, herein. I will certainly keep you posted on the efficacy of the treatments as they progress.

About five years ago I became aware of a condition in my back, which at the times of occurrence, I didn’t pay much heed to. This was a severe backache across the lumbar region occasioned when I stood in one place for an hour or more. As a policeman, I covered school crossings several times a day during the periods that the children were coming and going. At times I suffered such discomfort from the ache that I was forced to go into a nearby store, remove my gun and overcoat and bend forward over a chair-back; arching and flexing the back for five to ten minutes before I got relief.

I also recall at this time that I would wake up some mornings during this period with a severe pain in the shoulder muscles of my left arm. (Your reference, in the reading, to the dorsal region, brings this strongly in relief.)

On the morning of February 18, 1942, I awoke to find that I could barely walk, due to an extremely painful condition in the region of my left sacro-iliac joint and left hip. This acute stage, during which I was forced to walk with a very pronounced limp, lasted for a period of about two weeks. Then it settled down into a chronic condition. I had to walk very slowly in order to minimize the limp. If I was on my feet for more than an hour the condition got worse.

I went to a doctor. Over a two month period he diagnosed my trouble as the following: 1. Arthritis. 2. Rheumatic arthritis. 3. Sacro-iliac condition. The backache I mentioned was explained to me as “sacralization”. The bony spurs on one of the lumbar vertebra was growing to sacral structure. Medicines were variously prescribed and large doses of vitamins were given hypodermically and taken orally. I finally gave this doctor up as I was getting absolutely no relief.

In October I consulted a neurologist. At his suggestion, I entered N.Y. Neurological Hospital and stayed there for four days. During that time numerous X-rays were taken, complete blood tests were made and reflexes were examined many times.

This doctor said, that although there were definite indications of nerve derangement, he felt that the basis of the trouble was an orthopedic condition and he arranged for me to see an orthopedic surgeon.

The night I left the hospital I had occasion to bend over to pick up a light object; when I attempted to straighten up I got a very acute stabbing pain in the RIGHT sacro-iliac region that threw me on my hands and knees and took my breath away. I was unable to rise to my feet for almost five minutes. When I did rise I found exactly the same condition, on trying to walk, as I had after the first attack. The acute stage of this attack only lasted about a week.

The orthopedist’s diagnosis was; a chronic lumbosacral sprain. He prescribed short-wave diathermy over the lumbar region, coupled with massage of the same, three times a week. A wide belt was ordered to be worn at all times and I was told to reduce my weight by 35 pounds. He also gave me a set of mild exercises to be performed every 2 hours. I followed his orders religiously for three and a half months but no results were forthcoming.

In January 1943 I entered N.Y. Orthopedic Hospital where my doctor performed a spinal tap. The results were negative. He informed me that, although there was indication of irritation to the nerve roots, that it wasn’t enough to warrant my condition. He finally admitted that he didn’t know what was wrong with me and said he was baffled. He suggested that we experiment with treatments and by a process of elimination we might hit on the right cure.

My financial condition couldn’t stand this so I terminated my visits.

A friend suggested that I try an osteopath. I did. He explained my condition as follows: The long muscle of the back, extending from the dorsal region of the spine to the hip was thrown into a spasm causing pressure on the ambulatory nerves. He recommended frequent colonic irrigations and three treatments weekly.

After several of these treatments I found that my condition seemed much better in walking. But it only lasted about an hour and I was forced to resume my slow gait.

Finally in August I wrote to the Mayo Clinic asking for an appointment. As you know, I went there. After days of re-examining me on my whole clinical history during my life; again, numerous x-rays and finally a spino-gram. (This is an X-ray examination in which air is injected into the spinal cord in order to show pressure points on the cord.)

Their diagnosis was that I had a slipped disk. In this condition, one of the cartilage cushions between the vertebra is dislodged and protrudes into the spinal canal causing pressure on the spinal cord. They told me that they were certain that this was correct as the spinal fluid analysis showed definite irritation to the nerve roots. They were unable to locate the exact place where this condition existed, (in 25% of these cases they are unable to locate the exact location), so in view of the seriousness of the operation involved and the possibility of having to extend the area of the surgery if the first probe didn’t reveal the condition diagnosed, they advised against an operation at that time. They told me to return to the Clinic if the condition got worse and that they would then make one additional test and then operate.

The final denouement is still in the future. But I have great faith in your powers and I am sure now that you will soon be able to record this case as a cure. After the above history, nobody could deny that your efforts were directly responsible for any cure.

May God be good to you and keep you with us for many years to come. We all need you. Sincerely, [4020]

R2. 4/4/44 EC’s letter to [4020]:

Mr. [4020] New York, 34, New York

Dear Mr. [4020]

Thanks very, very much for yours of the 1st.

I am glad indeed to know that you were pleased with the information that was undertaken for you on March 27th, and I am thinking if you have every reason to believe the information was correct, the suggestions for help will be correct.

If I remember correctly, you were sent to Dr. Reilly in the R.C.A. Building. Do by all means see Dr. Reilly himself, or Mr. Egan [Wm. Egan] and show them the reading. They are quite familiar with the work and have handled quite a number of people with marvelous results. I am sure if you don’t already know them, you will find them most accommodating and very, very lovely men to deal with.

Thank you very much for giving us a review of the conditions that have been troubling you, and I do hope that from time to time you will let us hear from you. We will be anxious to check up on your trouble and to see what we can do.

Thanks a lot and hoping for the best for you and yours, and with every good wish, I remain

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC/gm

R3. GD’s note: Edgar Cayce died 1/3/45. No doubt, if he had lived, Patrolman [4020] might have requested further advice and followed it longer to get better results of a lasting nature.

R4. 2/12/51 Reply to Questionnaire:

A.R.E., Virginia Beach, Va. Physical Reading Questionnaire

Name of Patient [4020] Case 4020-1 Address Sex M. Age 38 yrs.

Date of Reading 3/27/44

Under the Edgar Cayce Foundation which was established in 1948, we are indexing and microfilming all of the 30,000 Edgar Cayce readings, complete with briefed correspondence preceding and reports following each reading. A case number instead of the name is used for all individuals who obtained readings. The case numbers are microfilmed numerically, the subject index cards show the case numbers, so that each case

• or each subject - can be studied in a complete form and in its original setting. One of our main purposes is to make available under subject headings all of the readings on special diseases. Thus the Association’s Advisory Board of Physicians may be able to test the information and make it available to clinics or hospitals treating specific diseases.

Were you able to follow the advice given in your Physical reading? If so, just what results were obtained? Your cooperation in this matter will enable others suffering from ailments similar to yours to benefit from the experiences you have had, through our research making the results available. Please fill out and return at your earliest convenience the questionnaire below.

Chief Complaint Severe pain in left hip and down outside of left leg

Date of Onset Feb. 17, 1942

Duration Still have condition - but not acute

Reoccurrence [No response]

Intensity [No response]

[comments]

My condition was diagnosed by the staff of Mayo Clinic (1943 - Aug.) as a slipped disc. They could not determine just the exact location. Advised no operation unless pain became unbearable or I became deformed due to pressure on the nerve roots in the spinal cord.

This diagnosis was confirmed in June 1947, in the hospital for Joint Diseases in N.Y.C. At that time I underwent a spinal test that included the injection of a dye that showed opaque on X-ray film showing the point of pressure on the spinal cord.

By the time, as a result of avoiding any length of standing on my feet as much as possible, the condition was not so painful so an operation was again vetoed.

Since 1947 I’ve suffered two acute attacks - the last one in April or May 1950 - from which I recovered in about 6 weeks, during which time I slept on the floor with my legs elevated and stayed off my feet as much as possible.

It looks as if Mr. Cayce, Lord rest his soul, was way off in my case, but I have no doubt as to his sincerity and the fact that he HAS helped many others.

With best wishes for your laudable efforts in this interesting undertaking, I remain

Sincerely [4020]

P.S. I would certainly be interested in the final findings so keep my name on the mailing list.

R5. 6/14/51 H. J. Reilly’s report:

Name of Patient Mr. [4020] Case No. 4020-1

Address …, N.Y. 34, N.Y.

Age at date of reading 38 Sex M Date of reading 3/27/44

Chief Complaint Poor Elimination

Physician’s Provisional Diagnosis

Physician’s Final Diagnosis and Treatment Sh W upper dorsal & lumbar with Hot [?] & Massage

Reading’s Recommendations: (Briefly)

1. Hydrotherapy: including short wave treatment (wkly) one time on upper dorsal area, next time lumbar-sacral area;
2. mild fume bath followed by thorough massage with special attention to locomotory centers.
3. COLONICS, when there is fullness.
4. Follow above treatment for three wks. leave off three wks. and continue to repeat. DIET: Plenty fowl, lamb occasionally. Jerusalem artichoke twice monthly, leave off all sweets except occasional nature sweets of fruits and veg., honey.

Duration of Treatment 12 treat.

Results of Treatment Cured Relief X Failure

At end of 1 year Cured Relief Failure

2 years Cured Relief Failure

3 years Cured Relief Failure

Date 6/14/51 Treat. taken April, May, June, July 1944

Signed [no signature] (Physician)

In your opinion was the case diagnosed correctly by the reading? For what period of time were the treatments given? Any other information having a bearing on this case?

R6. See Source File Key #4020 for 4/10/73 and 12/26/80 Medical Report Forms obtaining results of treatments recommended in the Cayce Readings re 4020-1.

Background

Background

B1. 9/23/43 [4020]‘s letter to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.

Dear Sir,

On September 3, while en route to Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., I purchased a copy of “Coronet.” I read there-in, a story about your wonderful diagnostic powers. I was tempted at the time to cancel my trip, return home and get in touch with you. After some debate with myself I finally decided to proceed to Rochester as long as I was so close.

To make a long story short, I had no success to speak of. They say that my symptoms and certain laboratory tests all point to one condition but the X-rays show nothing. Consequently, they do not recommend an operation at this time. They told me to return in six months or a year if the condition became aggravated.

I am a Police officer in New York City. I am married and have a nineteen month old daughter. I write to you now in more of a desperate mood than a despairing one. My job is in jeopardy. There is a strong possibility that I may be retired for disability on an annual pension of only a thousand dollars. That is entirely inadequate to support my family in their accustomed way and I am not certain I could augment my income - in the event I was retired - due to my condition.

Mr. Cayce, would you employ your marvelous gift in order to help me? Aside from any fee you may charge, I assure you I will be eternally grateful to you for your efforts in my behalf.

Hoping for a favorable reply from you in this matter, I remain,

Sincerely, [4020]

B2. 3/13/44 [4020]‘s letter to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.

My dear Mr. Cayce,

It is with great hopes and expectations that I await the day appointed for you to attempt to help me find the solution to my health problem.

I have great faith in your ability, having seen you in New York at the Psychology Forum [GD’s note: 11/9/43 Steinway Hall lecture by E.C.]. I would have been very glad to speak to you that night, but the large number of people present together with the fact that you had a train to meet, decided me against the selfish desire to converse with you. I hope my forbearance at that time will fill you with the desire to extend yourself in my behalf on the morning of March 27th and thereby guarantee results.

As to your suggestion that I inform you of my exact location on the appointed morning I am happy to inform you that I have the good fortune to be off duty that day. I will be in my Church from ten till 12 Noon praying for Divine Guidance for you in your efforts. The Church is located a few blocks from my home which is located in the northern part of Manhattan island.

I would like the following questions asked of you at the time of the reading:

Is my condition curable? Where is the exact location of the trouble? Is it due to a muscular condition or to a spinal injury in the past? Can the condition be corrected without an operation? If an operation is necessary where should it be performed - Boston, New York, Baltimore or Rochester? If condition cannot be corrected will it eventually result in loss of locomotive power? If curable without the necessity of an operation, what procedure should I follow - osteopathic, neurological, etc.?

I sincerely hope that God, in His mercy, will give you the insight to diagnose my condition and it’s cure. If it is His Will that you should fail in my case, I will still pray that you may be of help to the many others who will seek your help in the future. I sincerely believe that you have done so in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

I close now, anxiously awaiting the outcome and praying that it will be successful.

Sincerely, [4020]

Mentioned Entities

New York City, Massage Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Virginia Beach, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Colon Hydrotherapy, Jerusalem Artichoke, Osteopathy, Prayer, Book of Job, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, John (Apostle), Purpose, Soul

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 4020-1, ReadingID 11709.