Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 Jeff, As an ex-physical therapy (physio-therapy for our Canadian friends) the heat relaxes the muscle making you sleep better. As for the growing of tumors, I doubt it, but I'm not an expert. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- The thing I am wondering is this bad for my back? Obviously I don't want to be doing this if it is going to be making the tumors grow faster or if it is bad for the mussels. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 Hey Jeff This is a huge question ! What may cause the problems with tumours is the electric field , created by the electric current. I'm sure you people have the big debate about overhead powerlines near schools etc. This is the same thing as an electric blanket. I really don't think you could get an honest answer from the manufacturers or electricity supply companies. They would go out of business over night. And we are vulnerable to this condition .. I have avoided using an electric blanket most of my life because I have known I had the tumours since I was 14 ( I'll be 41 this month ) I have had no problems to date with any of the spine tumours. The MRS just bought us an electric blanket, but it has duel controls so I can turn my half off for this reason. This is a real tough question. I have to admit though, they are great for a sore back !! YES IT GETS COLD ENOUGH IN AUSTRALIA TO USE AN ELECTRIC BLANKET Professor Marcus and the " Theory of Elecblanktivity " Bad Habit? > > >Before my last op on my spine I was having lots of back pain and I got into >the habit of sleeping on the heating pad every night. I stopped using it >after the surgery but recently have started using again, not because of pain >but because it feels nice against my back. >The thing I am wondering is this bad for my back? Obviously I don't want to >be doing this if it is going to be making the tumors grow faster or if it is >bad for the mussels. I don't sleep on it all night, I usually roll over >after 20 mins. or so. Let me know what you guys think. > >Jeff > > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2000 Report Share Posted February 11, 2000 > ----Original Message Follows---- > The thing I am wondering is this bad for my back? Obviously I don't want to > be doing this if it is going to be making the tumors grow faster or if it is > bad for the mussels. I would think the concern about the heat would be that it swells the tissue... so it may cause the tumors to press against nerves (or vice versa), leading to other complications. (just a possibility I can imagine and my dr. may have mentioned that sometime in the relatively distant past) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 Be sure to give that woman my thanks. Also give her a big kiss right on the lips from me!! (I saw her picture and shes a cutie!) Jeff Re: Bad Habit? Well shiver me timbers its increase blood FLOW.I guess thats bad,cuz she added use it only 20 min at a time. me Re: Bad Habit? > From: PeteEMT@... > > In a message dated 2/12/2000 2:22:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, > HandsomeJimmy@... writes: > > << I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time > because they increase your bloodpressure. >> > > You sure that's not decrease? Heat dilates your vessels (makes them > bigger) and thus the BP drops whereas when your cold, your vessels constrict > and move away from the surface of the skin to try to preserve heat and your > BP goes up a little > I've never heard of an electric blanket fire, but there was a study a few > years ago, about the effects of wrapping yourself essentially in > electromagnetic waves (all electric appliances give off these a little bit, > those incidental doses aren't harnful) but the fact that your wrapped up in > the blanket, makes the doses stronger. And could cause an increased incidence > of cancer or tumors. It's been awhile since I read the article and it's a > highly debated issue. Kinda like the Cell Phone/tumor issue. > > Pete > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 In a message dated 2/12/2000 2:22:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, HandsomeJimmy@... writes: << I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time because they increase your bloodpressure. >> You sure that's not decrease? Heat dilates your vessels (makes them bigger) and thus the BP drops whereas when your cold, your vessels constrict and move away from the surface of the skin to try to preserve heat and your BP goes up a little I've never heard of an electric blanket fire, but there was a study a few years ago, about the effects of wrapping yourself essentially in electromagnetic waves (all electric appliances give off these a little bit, those incidental doses aren't harnful) but the fact that your wrapped up in the blanket, makes the doses stronger. And could cause an increased incidence of cancer or tumors. It's been awhile since I read the article and it's a highly debated issue. Kinda like the Cell Phone/tumor issue. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 Increasing blood FLOW is good for you since it get's oxygen to other parts of the body by the red blood cells. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- Reply-To: NF2_Crewonelist To: <NF2_Crewonelist> Subject: Re: Bad Habit? Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 15:04:51 -0500 Well shiver me timbers its increase blood FLOW.I guess thats bad,cuz she added use it only 20 min at a time. me Re: Bad Habit? > From: PeteEMT@... > > In a message dated 2/12/2000 2:22:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, > HandsomeJimmy@... writes: > > << I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time > because they increase your bloodpressure. >> > > You sure that's not decrease? Heat dilates your vessels (makes them > bigger) and thus the BP drops whereas when your cold, your vessels constrict > and move away from the surface of the skin to try to preserve heat and your > BP goes up a little > I've never heard of an electric blanket fire, but there was a study a few > years ago, about the effects of wrapping yourself essentially in > electromagnetic waves (all electric appliances give off these a little bit, > those incidental doses aren't harnful) but the fact that your wrapped up in > the blanket, makes the doses stronger. And could cause an increased incidence > of cancer or tumors. It's been awhile since I read the article and it's a > highly debated issue. Kinda like the Cell Phone/tumor issue. > > Pete > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time because they increase your bloodpressure. I'm not allowed to use an electric blanket:-(.Grandma thinks the bed will catch on fire(I've never heard of people getting burned to death by electric blankets,still I can't reason with Grandma she is sooooo stubborn.My sister said we are exactly alike " .Gram says " the hell we are " Not sure but I think shes insulting me:-)So anyhow,I use a little heater,I keep it on my nightstand and crank it up.Another gram saying is " Jimmy is a warm cookie " Peace and out,Jimmy Re: Bad Habit? > From: NYPeAcHGrL@... > > I just started using an electric blanket, because I couldnt sleep because I > was sooo cold. > > I usually crank it up pretty high and sleep comfortably for the most part. > > I have never heard it or a heating pad being bad for tumors or whatever, so I > guess my post is pointless and not very helpful *grin* > > Caren ~ freezing cold in Buffalo NY (ahhh one week till moving time!) > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 I'm pretty sure she said increase.It was Patti my home care nurse who told me that,but she is a blonde,so I'll check with another one tonight Jimmy Re: Bad Habit? > From: PeteEMT@... > > In a message dated 2/12/2000 2:22:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, > HandsomeJimmy@... writes: > > << I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time > because they increase your bloodpressure. >> > > You sure that's not decrease? Heat dilates your vessels (makes them > bigger) and thus the BP drops whereas when your cold, your vessels constrict > and move away from the surface of the skin to try to preserve heat and your > BP goes up a little > I've never heard of an electric blanket fire, but there was a study a few > years ago, about the effects of wrapping yourself essentially in > electromagnetic waves (all electric appliances give off these a little bit, > those incidental doses aren't harnful) but the fact that your wrapped up in > the blanket, makes the doses stronger. And could cause an increased incidence > of cancer or tumors. It's been awhile since I read the article and it's a > highly debated issue. Kinda like the Cell Phone/tumor issue. > > Pete > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 Well shiver me timbers its increase blood FLOW.I guess thats bad,cuz she added use it only 20 min at a time. me Re: Bad Habit? > From: PeteEMT@... > > In a message dated 2/12/2000 2:22:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, > HandsomeJimmy@... writes: > > << I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time > because they increase your bloodpressure. >> > > You sure that's not decrease? Heat dilates your vessels (makes them > bigger) and thus the BP drops whereas when your cold, your vessels constrict > and move away from the surface of the skin to try to preserve heat and your > BP goes up a little > I've never heard of an electric blanket fire, but there was a study a few > years ago, about the effects of wrapping yourself essentially in > electromagnetic waves (all electric appliances give off these a little bit, > those incidental doses aren't harnful) but the fact that your wrapped up in > the blanket, makes the doses stronger. And could cause an increased incidence > of cancer or tumors. It's been awhile since I read the article and it's a > highly debated issue. Kinda like the Cell Phone/tumor issue. > > Pete > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 Jeff, I'm not sure what it is about the heating blanket you are worried about? There could be lots of aspects about the blanket that *may* cause harm but I would tend to think they are safe so enjoy your good nights sleep. I work for an electrical utility. There are conflicting reports that high voltage power lines cause cancer. The study from our utility did not find any evidence of this. The current in your heating blanket would be so small I would doubt this could be a problem for you. Also, some farmers who have the power lines above their feilds say their cows have less milk production. We found no evidence of this either. I worked at a nuclear site some time ago and the farmers used to say it was 'nuclear electricity'. This has no foundation at all because the electrical wires will have the same effect no matter how the electricity was produced. Hope this helps!! > > >Before my last op on my spine I was having lots of back pain and I got into >the habit of sleeping on the heating pad every night. I stopped using it >after the surgery but recently have started using again, not because of pain >but because it feels nice against my back. >The thing I am wondering is this bad for my back? Obviously I don't want to >be doing this if it is going to be making the tumors grow faster or if it is >bad for the mussels. I don't sleep on it all night, I usually roll over >after 20 mins. or so. Let me know what you guys think. > >Jeff > > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2000 Report Share Posted February 12, 2000 Good point, . I didn't think of that. Mark ----Original Message Follows---- I agree that increasing blood flow is good, but with us we've always gotta figure the tumors into the equation--increasing blood flow in an area where there's not enough room can be dangerous. See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2000 Report Share Posted February 13, 2000 so whats the bottom line ?Am I allowed to give Patti a kiss " for Jeff " ? Jimmy Re: Bad Habit? > > > Mark Sarmac wrote: > > Increasing blood FLOW is good for you since it get's oxygen to other parts > > of the body by the red blood cells. > > > > From: PeteEMT@... > > > HandsomeJimmy@... writes: > > > > > > << I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time > > > because they increase your bloodpressure. >> > > > > > > You sure that's not decrease? Heat dilates your vessels (makes them > > > bigger) and thus the BP drops whereas when your cold, your vessels > > constrict and move away from the surface of the skin to try to preserve heat and > > your BP goes up a little > > I was visualizing this... the heat expands the vessels... blood flow increases... > if the heat is dilating the vessel, but it's being constricted by a tumor, then couldn't > the higher blood flow in a constrained area cause higher blood pressure and strain the > vessels? I agree that increasing blood flow is good, but with us we've always gotta > figure the tumors into the equation--increasing blood flow in an area where there's not > enough room can be dangerous. > > > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2000 Report Share Posted February 15, 2000 I think the main concern with using a heating pad should be if you are using it for too long of a p eriod of time. You can ,in essence, cook yourself if you have the heat too high or lay on it too long. I should know I've been awoken by the smell of B-B-Q'd Don more than once Re: Bad Habit? , in essence, coFrom: PeteEMT@... In a message dated 2/12/2000 2:22:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, HandsomeJimmy@... writes: << I've been told not to use a heating pad for more then 20 min at a time because they increase your bloodpressure. >> You sure that's not decrease? Heat dilates your vessels (makes them bigger) and thus the BP drops whereas when your cold, your vessels constrict and move away from the surface of the skin to try to preserve heat and your BP goes up a little I've never heard of an electric blanket fire, but there was a study a few years ago, about the effects of wrapping yourself essentially in electromagnetic waves (all electric appliances give off these a little bit, those incidental doses aren't harnful) but the fact that your wrapped up in the blanket, makes the doses stronger. And could cause an increased incidence of cancer or tumors. It's been awhile since I read the article and it's a highly debated issue. Kinda like the Cell Phone/tumor issue. Pete See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2000 Report Share Posted February 16, 2000 Hi, I had to say something about the heating pads.My ex is a nurse and he had some pictures of a lady that fell aslleep with a heating pad on her thigh and I saw the pictures and I thought she was actually in a fire...those little suckers can fry ya so use them in mederation and always stay awake . .. Lana in Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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