OMG!!! A doctor weighs in about McCain's facial ticks and confused behavior on camera yesterday

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ON EDIT:
I'D LIKE TO BE VERY CLEAR THAT I AM GENUINELY VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SENATOR MCCAIN'S HEALTH. I FEEL CERTAIN THAT EVERYONE HERE AT DU SHARES MY CONCERN AND NO ONE WANTS ANY HARM TO COME TO HIM. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE ANYONE READING THIS THREAD TO IMMEDIATELY ALERT THE MODS IF ANY RESPONSE SEEMS TO CONTRADICT THIS SENTIMENT OR IN ANY WAY EXPRESSES JOY OVER MCCAIN'S POSSIBLE DEBILITATING HEALTH.

HAVING SAID THAT, JOHN MCCAIN IS APPLYING FOR THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN THE LAND, AND THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY DESERVE FULL DISCLOSURE OF HIS HEALTH RECORDS SO THAT WE MAY DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT HE IS PHYSICALLY FIT FOR THE JOB.

FROM AMERICABLOG (John Aravosis has been doing some amazing work on the topic of McCain's health.):
http://www.americablog.com/2008/10/doctor-weighs-in-about-mccains-facial.html

I actually viewed the bumbling around the stage episode on TV while I was leaning over a patient today - and was somewhat concerned. In light of the fact that this occurred just seconds after the facial issues that you documented in the other video is very very disturbing. Let me put it like this. If I had seen a 70-75 year old man do that in front of me in the emergency room - that gentleman would be immediately admitted for what is known as a TIA. This is a mini-stroke that often comes before a big huge one. It is likely that if this occurred - Senator McCain may have realized something was wrong - and immediately began looking for an exit. This bumbling lost behavior followed by the initial onset of the symptoms is very commonly described by family members witnessing such events. Regardless, he should be admitted to the hospital for observation - ruled out for strokes with tests - and possibly be immediately begun on certain meds to attempt to abort any other such attacks. I have not been able to find video of his speech patterns around the time of the facial problems today - it would be interesting to note if there were any changes. If it does turn out to be a TIA - the patient would need further evaluation to note if his carotid arteries are blocked.

I showed this video to 3 colleagues today - AND a neurologist - all of us agreed - this is concerning and should be immediately evaluated. It is, however, impossible to make medical diagnosis via a video - unless you are Bill Frist or Tom Coburn. I would caution you to be careful about making any insinuations about his medical condition based on just that alone. However, I am concerned enough about what I saw of Senator McCain today that he should be seeing a doctor immediately.

Just talked to two more buddies - again - they totally agree - one of whom is ardent McCain supporter.

Followed by THIS:
http://www.americablog.com/2008/10/more-doctor-analysis-of-mccains-video.html

Toward the end of the video - when the massive nervous twitching was happening - his voice did seem to soften - and he paused frequently. There was no speech slurring. There did not seem to be any problem with other motor movements - ie he was still able to stand up straight - no leaning to one side or the other.

I still stand by what I said earlier - this twitching toward the end was distinctly different and corresponded to a time when he was confused. He momentarily did not appear as robust as he had been. Given these symptoms - and his obvious confusion - a visit to a physician immediately is in order. I would also add that cognitive dysfuntion like we have witnessed over the last several weeks is also quite concerning. He may be tired - but John believe me - that is what they all say. I see this kind of presentation all the time - concerned family members bringing grandpa in because something just is not right - and then on exam it is clear that grandpa has had a little stroke. He needs to be evaluated now.

In my professional career, I have done countless executive physicals and attestations to corporate boards and personnel offices. It is customary for men and women in leadership positions to get a thorough physical examination and follow up on anything out of the ordinary. In my career, I have seen several people turned down for jobs as CEOs or CFOs for the most trivial of reasons. This, however, is not one of those times. There are enough serious issues going on - pointed out to me today - that I believe he really needs to be evaluated and shoot straight with the American people - his future board of directors (assuming he is elected).

Read the full text at the links provided above. They are quite informative!

THE MEDIA NEEDS TO DEMAND FULL DISCLOSURE OF MCCAINS HEALTH RECORDS!!!