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July 16, 2008
Terry's Troubles

Terry Francona will receive medical treatment today:

"My body is falling apart at times," added Francona. "I've had a ton of numbness and weakness in my left arm. I've got to get it taken care of, because we've got a lot of baseball left to play." The Sox resume play Friday night in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels.

Numbness and weakness on the left side is something to be taken very seriously. Coupled with his scare in 2005 and his continuing circulatory problems, I wonder if Terry has serious heart issues. No matter the cause, here's hoping the treatment helps.


Posted by David Pinto at 01:21 PM | Illnesses | TrackBack (0)
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If it's related to an old back injury, like he says, and he's getting an injection to ease it, it's probably an inflammation issue, with tissue pressing on some nerves, with a cortisone shot to reduce that inflammation. It doesn't sound like a heart issue to me, and I don't think we should jump to conclusions about his general health.

Posted by: Scott Brosius would make a good neighbor at July 16, 2008 01:35 PM

Sounds like a nerve issue to me also.

Posted by: Adam B. at July 16, 2008 03:53 PM
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