Dear Dr. Stoll,
I have a rather large calcium deposit just under my ribcage. How did I get it? How can I prevent it from growing any larger? Is it something that I should worry about? Any insight you can give me would be very helpful.
Sincerely,
David Logsdon
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Re: Calcium Deposits
Posted by Walt Stoll on December 29, 1998 at 10:27:05:
In Reply to: Calcium Deposits posted by David Logsdon on December 28, 1998 at 11:38:17:
Hi, David.
I need to know more:
1. Is it attached to the ribs or the cartilege that connects the ribs to the sternum?
2. How was the diagnosis made?
3. Is it free-floating?
4. Is it attached to one of the other organs in that area?
5. How large is "large"?
Walt
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Re: Calcium Deposits
Posted by David Logsdon on December 29, 1998 at 11:54:51:
In Reply to: Re: Calcium Deposits posted by Walt Stoll on December 29, 1998 at 10:27:05:
Dr. Stoll,
Thanks for the reply. I have had the calcium deposit (it seems to be attached to the cartilege that connects the ribs to the sternum)for approximately seven years. About seven years ago, I had a physician take a look at it and he said "that it was a calcium deposit and that it was nothing to worry about". Since that visit to the physician seven years ago, the deposit has grown in size; it now feels to be similiar in suze to the diameter of a quarter. The deposit does not cause me any discomfort,however the fact that it exists worries my wife.
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Re: Calcium Deposits
Posted by Walt Stoll on December 30, 1998 at 11:52:41:
In Reply to: Re: Calcium Deposits posted by David Logsdon on December 29, 1998 at 11:54:51:
Hi, David.
This is NOTHING to worry about. It does, however, mean that your mineral micronutrients could be better balanced. It also means that you are "bracing" your intercostal muscles which is a common consequence of chronic fight or flight.
You would be amazed at how much better you would feel all over if you did a course of 10 Rolfings.
Walt