OT: Spleen

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I posted this earlier, but my email never came through so I hope

this doesn't end up coming through twice...

Another board mentioned the spleen being part of the immune system

which started me thinking and researching...

My brother-in-law had his spleen removed over 10 years ago due to a

motorcycle accident. He was told his body could manage without it

and never given any other information. Since then, he suffers from

extreme fatigue and is always sick. (When he gets a fever, it takes

off and hits 105-106 quickly!!!) So far, his solution to the fevers

has been antibiotics (which his Dr. will prescribe over the phone)

along with fever reducers. For fatigue, he takes a ton of caffiene

pills and other energy drinks all the time which I can only imagine

the damage that does!

From my brief research, his problems seem to be related to missing

his spleen. If that's the case, what can he do to make up for the

loss?? I hope to find something so he'll stop all of this pill

popping and be able to function normally. Also, my sister is

thinking he needs to see a Dr. and I know that'll lead to vaccines

and various medicines. I'd rather not see him on that route

either...

If it matters, the Dr.'s removed his appendix a year later. I

haven't found much info on that though.

Thanks!!!

Tim, Dorinda, Seth, & Baby Girl due 2/18/04

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Homeopathy homeopathy homeopathy!!! : )

Kay

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From my brief research, his problems seem to be related to missing

his spleen. If that's the case, what can he do to make up for the

loss?? I hope to find something so he'll stop all of this pill

popping and be able to function normally. Also, my sister is

thinking he needs to see a Dr. and I know that'll lead to vaccines

and various medicines. I'd rather not see him on that route

either...

Tim, Dorinda, Seth, & Baby Girl due 2/18/04