Value of Auto- condensation
Many cases of headache, especially migraine, and of indefi¬nite pains often called “rheumatism,” have been greatly bene¬fited by autocondensation. It is very valuable in most cases of neurasthenia, particularly when other factors of treatment are employed, especially, perhaps, graduated tonic baths. Toxemias also are benefited by this treatment, though other electric modalities are of greater value, especially diathermia; ultra-violet irradiations are also prominently indicated. In no case should this treatment be relied upon solely, or even largely; but when indicated it is a most helpful modality, if not overused. A treatment too prolonged for a given case is likely to result in cramps in the arms, pronounced sweating, restlessness or faintness, throbbing of the neck vessels, and general uneasiness. No treatment should be continued long enough to produce any of these symptoms.