PMAS Precious Metal Acquisition Syndrome (Stackitis) : An unofficial Preliminary Clinical Report

Health Report 8675309
Study Date: April 1st, 2018

Synopsis:

I've been going over certain emergency room reports in the last few years relating to the signs and symptoms of the disease process known as Precious Metal Acquisition Syndrome (PeMAS) or colloquially called Stackitis or Stackitus.

In any medical study most of the hard data began with severe cases and finding less severe or mild cases may be grossly under reported and are not an easily recognizable a problem by General Practitioners in the population. In addition, I needed data from other major Health Centers but government based data have been very difficult to obtain even under written a number of FOI applications. No one has yet explained to my satisfaction the level of security classification to obtain it after several attempts through three different channels.

However, one good source of raw data is from the internet social platforms like Reddit, The Silver forum, YouTube, and more remarkably this Steemit Silver and gold communities where infection rates are the high, severe and are deliberately encouraged to a point it is even considered as a status symbol. And much more importantly is that they congregate in numbers that make this study quite possible. With a growing study population n>350+ with average manageable 10% overlap and a statistical error of 3% I can proceed. Identities were strictly maintained as anonymous.

The Infectious agent

Silver and Gold in all forms such as gold bullion as in coins, bars, jewelry, antiques and service-ware. Though paper asset versions of bullion seemed to be avoided.

The Susceptible Host

The typical victim can be anyone mostly men and some women with a ratio of 1:100 but that have progressively shifted up to more 1:60 in my observations in the last three years. Even young adults are emerging in this study population. Most prominent characteristic are that these are very rational thinking law abiding and amazingly generous people. Some have cultural influences like the Indian or the Chinese ethnic population. Others have parents, relatives or friends that currently or in the past collected coins. While this study initially looked at cardiac victims in Local Coin stores (LCS) we can easily include some that are also identified as into metal detecting hobbyists, flea market/ garage sale shoppers, and bank Clients as Coin roll hunters into the population study.

Mode of transmission

While all diseases require some form of direct contact like Hand Shaking, coughing, Sneezing, or more precisely the transmission of infected body fluids. Stackitis is transmitted by auditory and visual means as information and is processed in high brain function. And we will later see physical contact is inevitable.

Itiology and disease Progression

As the brain processes the information a conflict arises such that the conclusion attacks the individual’s preconception of economic reality. The attack leads to a dilemma and the body sets up a natural defense to either accept or reject the new reality by finding more information in order to accept or deny the new reality. As the truth emerges the patient becomes insecure and powerless. So security is at issue here, a need, as Maslow’s theorem suggests, that must be met. Maslow’s Theory

The most common initial reaction is Denial, “The economy isn’t that bad, everything is fine, the government will bail us out!”

Next stage anger, “This can’t be true! Cash is sound! The Banks will always be there for us! You can’t eat gold and silver! It’s a barbarous relic!”

Next stage is Bargaining, “Look, I’ll just move a little bit of my 401k into GLD and SLV and that will solve everything right?”

Next is Depression, “We’re doomed in debt right? The bank’s gonna charge me fees and taxes on my 401K fund anyway, either way the government and Inflation is gonna take some or even all my savings.”
Kubler Ross Theory

And Finally Acceptance! “Sir, how much is it for a 1 oz Silver bullion coin?” This stage is perhaps the most powerful influence leading to full blown Stackitis. Each Individual reacts at different levels of action based on their social economic status, available cash, old experiences, and level of expectations. But the most pervasive influential factor is the initial contact of Physical Precious metal! The First touch. The Patient then exhibits feeling of insecurity and anxiety is alleviated by the buying of Precious metals.

Double blind test subjects demonstrate the relieving effects with of Precious metals. Upon Lab controlled stimulus the subjects are exposed to various ordinary objects and conditions of daily life with only a very few are that are silver. With almost 92.5% and some cases 99.9%in the US and in Canada 99.99% accuracy we observe a clear adrenaline spike followed by the reduction of heart rate from 100+ bpm down to a normal sinus arrhythmia 60 bpm +/- 5%. Cat scan functions show reduced brain profusion activity as endorphin levels peak at not only contact with the physical metal, but upon Unboxings, sharing in social circles, and even Giveaways are regarded as quite therapeutically beneficial. The community is unique such that it finds it’s own ways of medically managing their own treatment regimen in a conducive atmosphere like “Stacker’s Stackitis anonymous” We can initially concluded there are Neurological links to the mid brain higher function endorphin centers.

Management Protocols and Interventions

You think of seeing an local coin store, (LCS a common acronym used in SSG circles), sometimes it's the mention of an innocuous word like 'coin' or ‘generic’ could very be the trigger that can elevate the heart rate far above normal range to reaching dangerous levels of tachycardia (+100 bpm). Anything can cause a triggering event to an acute condition so not much can be helped in that sense. It is critical that the patient remain in control. Plan purchases according to your own means. Know your retailer, Interval and routine is necessary especially for those on limited budgets. Factor in retailer promotions and price dips since these can be dangerous triggers but with some pre-planning of knowing your retailer and seasonal movements make the acute process manageable. Buy what you like, you know best what your favorite silver is. And seek advice from others, and in most communities…it’s free.

The Dark Side : Inability to meet Stacking Needs

There are special cases that the Patient that may have over extended their finances, suffered Job Loss, even selling their stack. Living expenses consuming all discretionary income as some statistics bear that out MoneyGPS Report .

There can be a potentially catastrophic issue we have to bear in mind. There is a potential massive infection rate should an Economic crisis event occur and I have made this an issue with Governmental authorities to take action in preparing for such an event that seems more likely as the days go on and I see more and more patients manifesting Stackitis (PMAS). Regrettably the Government and Universities had declined any further funding of this study and wanted me to steer my energy into proctology studies. So I would appreciate a Follow, Upvote, and or Resteem in order to continue funding my study.

But I can’t help thinking of these people in the vulnerable Kubler-Ross phase that need critical support.
On individual cases it is simply to acquire in small regular quantities like a dime at a time, spend quality time your stack often, enter giveaways, and by all means socializing your experience is tremendously therapeutic and should not be under rated by any means.

My Prescription, Join the Steemit SSG community, share your stories, earn some income, and make sure you have all your major food groups in your diet.

Kerris L Ravenhill
Public Health Intake Studies Division: HCW II, N.P.N, D.T.Dip , Bu.S.H.I.T

I work in a Health Unit. I am a Gothic Nurse. - Salutem laboro in Unit. Nonne ego sum Antiqua.