The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4575] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr A. Scott / Regarding: Mr Furnese (Patient) / 10 February 1780 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Mr Furnese'. Cullen recommends electricity, the flesh brush and flannel, with some advice on medicines.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4575 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/12/142 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 10 February 1780 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'For Mr Furnese'. Cullen recommends electricity, the flesh brush and flannel, with some advice on medicines. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1254] |
Case of Mr Furnese who suffers from flying pains and numbness in his arm and various other painful symptoms. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:895] | Addressee | Dr A. Scott |
| [PERS ID:668] | Patient | Mr Furnese |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:895] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr A. Scott |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Sunderland | North-East | England | Europe | inferred |
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For Mr Furnese.
I am not clear as to the nature of his disease. I find
no reason to suppose his pain either rheumatic or gouty.
It appears to me to be tending to Palsy which I have
frequently known preceded by such spasmodic feelings.
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Upon this footing the most proper remedies have
been employed; & none more so than Electricity and
which at a more favorable season might have been of ser¬
vice. The late cold would counteract the best remedies.
Upon return of better season & his being free of his ca¬
tarrhal or feverish complaints the Electricity may be
properly renewed. Two or three times a week will do and
better give many than great shocks. Use the flesh
brush by long but gentle rubbing. Daily exercise
riding & walking must likewise be joined.
Flannel next his skin everywhere. I should expect
little from internal medicines & I would hardly trouble
him with Bark or Steel. I know nothing better than
the Guaiac, without purging. If he tire of the Guaiac
try the unbruised Mustard seed, a tablespoonful once
or twice a day. I think it suited to his ailments and
will serve to keep his belly regular. Tho he
give up the ↑Gum↑ Guaiac in substance as a Laxative I
think it may be continued in the form of the Volatile E¬
lixir as a Diaphoretic. From one to two drams dif¬
fused by yolk of egg in a draught maybe a dose at bed¬
time. In case of fixed pain, a blister to the part.
Diplomatic Text
For Mr Furnese.
I am not clear as to the nature of his disease. I find
no reason to suppose his pain either rheumatic or gouty.
It appears to me to be tending to Palsy which I have
frequently known preceded by such spasmodic feelings.
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Upon this footing the most proper remedies have
been employed; & none more so than Electricity and
which at a more favorable season might have been of ser¬
vice. The late cold would counteract the best remedies.
Upon return of better season & his being free of his ca¬
tarrhal or feverish complaints the Electricity may be
properly renewed. Two or three times a week will do and
better give many than great shocks. Use the flesh
brush by long but gentle rubbing. Daily exercise
riding & walking must likewise be joined.
Flannel next his skin everywhere. I should expect
little from internal medicines & I would hardly trouble
him with Bark or Steel. I know nothing better than
the Guaiac, without purging. If he tire of the Guaiac
try the unbruised Mustard seed, a tablespoonful once
or twice a day. I think it suited to his ailments and
will serve to keep his belly regular. Tho he
give up the ↑Gum↑ Guaiac in substance as a Laxative I
think it may be continued in the form of the Volatile E¬
lixir as a Diaphoretic. From one to two drams dif¬
fused by yolk of egg in a draught maybe a dose at bed¬
time. In case of fixed pain, a blister to the part.
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