| New treatment eases symptoms of PTSD The United States Navy will soon launch a full-scale study of a potential cure for posttraumatic stress disorder. Dr. Eugene Lipov of Advanced Pain Specialists in suburban Chicago developed the treatment for menopausal symptoms but discovered it also appears to work on the life-altering symptoms of PTSD. It’s estimated that 40,000 veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have returned hom with the disorder, often caused by the severe shock of battle. It can also follow other traumatic events, as exhibited in those who witnessed first-hand the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Victims of sexual assault have also been diagnosed with PTSD. Victims of those events find that they cannot often adjust to a normal life and experience flashbacks to the horrific act that caused their PTSD. Only about half of the patients receive some relief from medications or counseling. During treatment, Lipov injects a common painkiller into a nerve center located in the neck. It takes just seconds, and Lipov said he’s seen success with all 15 patients he’s had. Navy physician Capt. Anita Hickey has observed what’s being called the “Chicago Block” and is about to begin a study with PTSD patients at a naval medical center in San Diego. If the study proves that the procedure works, the Chicago Block may become the best method of treating PTSD. —————- MilitaryConnection.com thanks you for your patronage. This web site is a portal of all things military, and we are quickly becoming the “go to” web site for all things military. We are constantly adding resources, content and features to benefit our audience. Our web site and all of the resources are free to users, and there is something for everyone. Additionally, we feature articles like this to keep you informed. If you belong to a group or organization, we will post your press releases, special events, newsletters, professional conferences and seminars, reunions, job fairs, and videos to help spread the word. One of the areas of our focus is connecting candidates from the military community with outstanding government and civilian employers. We know that candidates from the military community across the board have a work ethic second to none. They make highly valued employees. MilitaryConnection.com has a multitude of employment resources including a Directory of over 30,000 employers, Job Tips, Columns, our new and improved Job Board, Virtual Job Fair and much more. We understand the importance of education. Please check out our new Education section, featuring the most up to date information on the new GI Bill, Education Articles, Education Benefits, and the Scholarship Directory featuring thousands of scholarships. When the next tour is back home, it’s on MilitaryConnection.com. |