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Pakistani boy leads scientists to pain discovery(pain-blocking gene, SCN9A, found)
Reuters ^ | 12/13/06 | Patricia Reaney

Posted on 12/14/2006 1:19:20 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster

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This could help many who suffers excrutiating chronic pain. It would also undermine the cause of pot advocates.:-)
1 posted on 12/14/2006 1:19:26 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
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Ping!


2 posted on 12/14/2006 1:19:48 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
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To: Reform4Bush
I am sure Mr. Kerimov would be excited to hear this development if he survives.:-)
3 posted on 12/14/2006 1:23:10 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
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It stops a sodium channel, which produces nerve impulses that convey pain signals to the brain, from functioning. So the otherwise healthy individuals do not experience pain.

So in other words if Hellary was their Senator they would not suffer torture. Amazing!

4 posted on 12/14/2006 1:23:24 AM PST by Screamname (Actors have always hated Republicans, starting with Lincoln.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

This is a band-aid on a cancer.


5 posted on 12/14/2006 1:24:45 AM PST by Nitro (A)
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He died on his 14th birthday after jumping from a roof.

The possible side effects of this gene may outweigh the benefits.

6 posted on 12/14/2006 2:40:53 AM PST by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: Right Wing Assault

Headline:
Gene breakthrough has no effect on gravity, say researchers.


7 posted on 12/14/2006 3:07:42 AM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Man, I hope this pans out! My wife is a,...uh, is in constant pain........


8 posted on 12/14/2006 5:35:28 AM PST by Red Badger (New! HeadOn Hemorrhoid Medication for Liberals!.........Apply directly to forehead.........)
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This is a band-aid on a cancer.

Why on earth would you say that?!?......

9 posted on 12/14/2006 5:36:27 AM PST by Red Badger (New! HeadOn Hemorrhoid Medication for Liberals!.........Apply directly to forehead.........)
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"He died on his 14th birthday after jumping from a roof."

But at least he wasn't in pain when he died.

10 posted on 12/14/2006 6:02:20 AM PST by robertpaulsen
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He just went into a peaceful sleep.

11 posted on 12/14/2006 6:09:39 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
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pain is a bad deal- so many people suffer incredible pain-= hope they can come up with something- http://sacredscoop.com


12 posted on 12/14/2006 7:19:36 AM PST by CottShop
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Good control exhibited there. You've been trained well. :-)


13 posted on 12/14/2006 8:24:17 AM PST by mcshot ("If it ain't broke it doesn't have enough features." paraphrased anon.)
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As per what, exactly?......


14 posted on 12/14/2006 8:29:45 AM PST by Red Badger (New! HeadOn Hemorrhoid Medication for Liberals!.........Apply directly to forehead.........)
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To: TigerLikesRooster
This is very hopeful news. There are many people who suffer unremitting nerve pain which is very difficult to treat. Hopefully this will lead to something that will help them.
15 posted on 12/14/2006 8:33:59 AM PST by pepperdog
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Wife trained.

meant to be humorous as I interpreted your post.


16 posted on 12/14/2006 11:25:05 AM PST by mcshot ("If it ain't broke it doesn't have enough features." paraphrased anon.)
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There were two posts, one serious and one frivolous. I didn't know which one you were responding to. Could have been either.....
17 posted on 12/14/2006 11:35:29 AM PST by Red Badger (New! HeadOn Hemorrhoid Medication for Liberals!.........Apply directly to forehead.........)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Well India has this neighbour thats a big pain in the neck. Can they do something about it?


18 posted on 12/15/2006 1:00:00 PM PST by Gengis Khan
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Look for a sibling of a boy who jumped off the roof.:-)

19 posted on 12/15/2006 5:55:19 PM PST by TigerLikesRooster
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"This is a band-aid on a cancer."

I would love a good non-opioid pain killer. I deal with chronic pain from two rear-end auto accidents. I get through most my day just dealing with the pain. However I general end up taking a 7.5/200 Vicoprofen every day sometime in combo with a Tramadol, the Tramadol alone will not cover the pain. I stay on the schedule 3 narcotics, because they are a lot less problem for my doctor because of the stupid war on drugs.

20 posted on 12/15/2006 6:16:36 PM PST by Total Package (TOLEDO, OHIO THE MRSA INFECTION IN THE STATE)
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