Posted on 08/08/2007 12:01:38 PM PDT by Kaslin
WASHINGTON - President Bush was successfully treated for Lyme disease nearly a year ago, the White House announced Wednesday.
The condition had never been revealed until the White House on Wednesday made public the results of his annual physical exam. They said that he was treated for what they called "early, localized Lyme disease" last August after developing the characteristic bullseye rash, and that it did not recur.
Lyme disease is a common tick-borne infection that if left untreated can cause arthritis and other problems. The president's main form of exercise and recreational activity is mountain biking, which could bring him in contact with ticks.
Bush's last physical was Aug. 1, 2006, conducted as usual on a several-hours visit to the National Naval Medical Center in suburban Maryland. From this one, which took place in a series of exams at the White House over a couple of weeks, doctors pronounced him healthy overall.
"Doctors have determined that the president remains in superior fitness for a man his age — anybody who's seen him on the bike or out and about certainly knows that — and that he is fit for duty," Snow said.
The White House did not disclose that Bush was undergoing his physical until Wednesday when they announced the results.
As part of it, Bush had a colonoscopy last month over a weekend at his Camp David, Md., mountaintop retreat. Five small growths were removed from his colon but doctors determined that none of them was cancerous.
Eleven doctors were involved in the exams, overseen by White House physician Richard Tubb and Dr. Kenneth Cooper, the president of The Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas. The group included skin, hearing, heart, eye, neurological and sports medicine specialists.
Each signed a statement saying that "within the scope of my specialty" they found Bush "fit for duty" with the expectation that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency — standard language used after presidential physicals.
Well if the White House posts his complete lab results I will concur.
Otherwise who cares what some random lip service reports. /sarc
Or at Daily Kos and the HZuffington Post
Cheney and Bush have had up to the minute health reports in the media since 1999. Clinton’s doctor refuses to give him the contents of some vials sent from Arkansas and barely a peep from the MSM. And John F’n Kerry was allowed to give a “summary” of his health to the credulous press.
Cheney and Bush have had up to the minute health reports in the media since 1999. Clinton’s doctor refuses to give him the contents of some vials sent from Arkansas and barely a peep from the MSM. And John F’n Kerry was allowed to give a “summary” of his health to the credulous press.
Wow, if Dr. Cooper says you are in good shape, you are in GOOD shape.
Well that's better than dreading having the procedure, for the 4th time. My appointment is less than 2 weeks away. Last time the doc found no polyps at all, so it's been 3 years since the last one, but it's still not something one looks forward to.
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