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Spina Bifida Occulta
Galina Kordin-Dindas was born and educated in Russia.
Prevented from studying medicine under Stalin's regime. She went on
receiving a Diploma in Engineering and in 1951 emigrated with her
husband to Australia.
Back problems after an accident in 1962 led Galina to decades of
chronic pain from her spinal injuries and related problems including
rheumatism and arthritis, as well as allergies, asthma and emphysema.
"Our spine is our lifeline, and whether we have a back problem
or not, it is imperative to preserve our posture," she writes in
her books
I believe, if you don't know the cause of your suffering - you can't
find a remedy! Nobody can! Isn't that true?
So, I asked my surgeon: "What is spina bifida?" "We
can't cure it, "said the doctor, "but we can help you learn
how to look after yourself."
(Extract from medical report on 16/6/67) "I did
have some x-rays taken of her lumbar spine, without realising at the
time that this was playing right into her hands.
So it is: "All the x-rays revealed to me",
stated specialists, "was the presence of a congenital abnormality
of development, namely, a spina bifida of L5 and S1, which in itself
is not likely to cause trouble in her case in my opinion, but which I
look upon as a predisposing factor, or a factor of increased
vulnerability towards the development of symptoms, if for example an
injury is added to this congenital mal development."
After 42 years of suffering, diagnostic has recently shown
damage to some of my left ribs which in turn, placed pressure on my
lung, stomach and pancreas. The ribs should have been removed but
now, it is to late due to osteoporosis
Recent medical research has discovered (Australian 4/5 January, 1997)
that lower back pain & injuries are linked to the brain's failure
to send warning signals to the back muscles. Biography East West and
Nowhere"- How I became very ill and often suicidal because I was
not using my muscles properly. My joints became irritated at first
and later became inflammed- this is called arthritis. Galina
discovered she had spina bifida occulta- a hidden split in the middle
of the bone in the spinal column after a car accident, not being
lazy, she decided to help herself, devising strict routine and
discipline of exercises with concentration on breathing and counting.
Now, I believe that this is actually the same thing as sending the
messages to the back muscles. "At long last… I am now free of
pain and medications" if you follow my practical method
diligently- and illustrated exercises described in my book- I believe
your quality of life will be improved. This is actually the message
of the late Simon Myer Davis my leading physiotherapist. Therefore my
book back Pain. My Fantastic Discovery. Exercises That Saved My
Life" is dedicated to him.
"At long last, after taking great care of my body and being very
determined, I am now free of pain and medication."
The Hon. Rob Knowles (Minister for Health)-who launched
"Back Pain" is pictured here with Galina Kordin-Dindas at
the book launch held in Melbourne
in March 1999.
Back Pain reveals her 14 week quality and combination exercise and
health program with instructions and photographs. If you follow my
practical method diligently, I believe your quality of life will be
improved.
Royalties from the sale of my books will be donated to
spinal research.
"I have recently become aware through the internet that a great
many people suffer from Spina Bifida Occulta, and would therefore
particularly like to donate to Spina Bifida Occulta research."
Click
here for fact sheet on Spina Bifida Occulta from the Spina Bifida
Association of America
Letter to the
President Of The United
States, Bill Clinton. 22 February 2000.
Dear Mr. President,
Re: MEDICAL ERRORS KILL UP TO 98,000
AMERICANS YEARLY. (Article in 'Time Australia' 13th Dec. 1999.)
I write to you to express my view as a
private-unavoidable victim, who is directly involved in this medical
issue.
It certainly makes you think about how
many people are killed in other countries. Obviously, if
you don't know the cause of your suffering you can't find a
remedy! Nobody can! Isn't that true? On the 16th
June 1999 it was the 33rd anniversary of the discovery that Spina
Bifida Occulta (SBO) was an important factor in my long battle to
lead an almost normal life, which was the real purpose of writing my
books.
Click here for
full version of letter sent.
Letter of reply
from the Hon. Bill Clinton. The President, Whitehouse, Washington.
24th March 2000
Quote
from Minister for health and ageing "Senator the Hon. Kay
Patterson"
13th March 2002
"I understand that your health problems and
experiences with the health care system have obviously been difficult
and the ways you have dealt with these and navigated the health
system is admirable."
hdindas@ozemail.com.au
Correspondence with HRH Queen
Elizabeth II
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