Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Everyone! My name is Dana and I've been a member for a while, but hadn't posted in some time. My first question is about my husband. Heis 49 yrs. old and has had partial seizures since he was learning to walk. He had an unusual seizure Thursday, Oct 12th which left him confused and unable to function mentally and he was in the hospital for 5 days. They diagnosed him as having AVM-Arterio-venous Malformation and said it was the cause of his seizures. They also wanted to do brain surgery,but thank God his regular neurologist said no to surgery unless there was an emergency. Have any of the holistic practitioners heard of this rare birth defect, or have any suggestions for natural things to do to help him. He is almost 95% himself again, with a little confusion or lack of ability to concentrate or remember once in awhile. Also, I am looking into becoming a holistic practitioner. I will be going through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. I am considering 4 schools-Clayton College, Austrailasian, American Institute of Holistic Theology, and University of Natural Health. Do any of you know about these schools? I know that Vocational Rehab. approves Austrailasian, but anyone know about the others? How hard is it to set up a practice? Does it take a huge amount of personal money at first? We're on a fixed income right now and I don't have any money on the side to put a lot into this. Well, sorry this was so long. Thanks so much! Dana Get on board. You're invited to try the new Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 As I understand it, an AVM is a bunch of overgrown blood vessels in the brain that have weak walls and can burst and cause brain damage. I am unaware of any alternative treatments. On Behalf Of Dana Pomante Sunday, October 22, 2006 11:11 PM AVM-Arterio-venous Malformation Hi Everyone! My name is Dana and I've been a member for a while, but hadn't posted in some time. My first question is about my husband. Heis 49 yrs. old and has had partial seizures since he was learning to walk. He had an unusual seizure Thursday, Oct 12th which left him confused and unable to function mentally and he was in the hospital for 5 days. They diagnosed him as having AVM-Arterio-venous Malformation and said it was the cause of his seizures. They also wanted to do brain surgery,but thank God his regular neurologist said no to surgery unless there was an emergency. Have any of the holistic practitioners heard of this rare birth defect, or have any suggestions for natural things to do to help him. He is almost 95% himself again, with a little confusion or lack of ability to concentrate or remember once in awhile. Also, I am looking into becoming a holistic practitioner. I will be going through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. I am considering 4 schools-Clayton College, Austrailasian, American Institute of Holistic Theology, and University of Natural Health. Do any of you know about these schools? I know that Vocational Rehab. approves Austrailasian, but anyone know about the others? How hard is it to set up a practice? Does it take a huge amount of personal money at first? We're on a fixed income right now and I don't have any money on the side to put a lot into this. Well, sorry this was so long. Thanks so much! Dana Get on board. You're invited to try the new Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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