Observations on gout and rheumatism : including an account of a speedy, safe, and effectual remedy for those diseases : with numerous cases and communications / by Charles Wilson.

  • Wilson, Charles.
Date:
1823
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Credit: Observations on gout and rheumatism : including an account of a speedy, safe, and effectual remedy for those diseases : with numerous cases and communications / by Charles Wilson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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    I experience, at all times, upon common action, an indescribable debility in the joints, knees, ankles, and toes. I have made use of the sulphuric acid, combined with the ol. oliv. and ol. tereb., with- out much effect, separately and combined ; and also of the cajeput oil, and friction in every way, without any advantage. I have not made use of Admiral Henry's pommelling system, nor could I if I were so inclined. Indeed, I could give much information upon topical applications, but I have very little to say in their favour. I have the honour to be, Dear Sir, most respectfully. Your obedient humble servant, C. M. Clarke, M.D. [I recommended the Alterative Aperient Pills, to be taken during the intervals of the paroxysms, (as directed in page 243) to obviate the disposition to frequent attacks.] Louth, Oct. 20, 1820. Dear Sir, I feel myself indebted to you for the hints which your letters have contained, and, be assured, I pro- fited by them. I have had three or four attacks since I last wrote to you, but they were of no duration. The plan which I now adopt is, as soon as I feel the 2 H 2