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In article <1993Jan8.114549.7735@infodev.cam.ac.uk>
amd@mail.ast.cam.ac.uk (Andrew Dunn) writes:

   My girlfriend often suffers from cramp in the feet and legs. My
   impression is that cramp is essentailly a physical condition
   brought on by cold and poor blood circulation(?). She has sought
   advice from her doctor with out much success, but found that
   the homeopathic cramp cure of magnesium tablets can give her
   some relief if the attack is not too severe. 

   Any advice appreciated.

George B. Clark replies:

>Hypnosis should never be used to relieve undiagnosed pain, which is what
>you are suggesting.

>You may want to repost your inquiry at sci.med. Several excellent physicians
>participate at sci.med, and one or more will probably give you a medical
>opinion.

I fully agree with George's reply.  Hypnosis in response to a medical
condition should always be done in conjunction with full consultation
with a medical doctor.  Cramps may be from a variety of causes, as may
circulation problems.  My own case was connected with undiagnosed
diabetes; to hypnotically mask such symptoms without a proper
diagnosis is a VERY serious mistake.

That said (it sounds like you are consulting a doctor in any case),
hypnosis can have beneficial effects on blood circulation in various
parts of the body.  If circulation is really the problem, hypnosis
might help improve this.

As for ``advice'', proposals concerning actual suggestions would be
inappropriate in my opinion, as they tend to be highly individual.
Find a good practitioner and have at it.

					Dave Barton
					dlb@hudson.wash.inmet.com