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Pyroclastic Flo
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Posted 6/22/2011 2:33 PM (GMT -8)
Was wondering if anyone has ever consulted a chiropractor for treatment of crohn's. A friend of mine called me last night raving about how this chiro he had seen was really helping his long term back problems. In talking to my friend the chiro had mentioned some of the other ailments he treats, one being crohn's disease. He explained it roughly as the brain not being able to relay the right signals to the right parts of the body through the nervous system, due to spinal misalignment. Basically saying that certain sections of the spine correspond with different functions of the body( digestion, immune system) and when the pathway of information from the brain to that part of the spine, and from the spine to the corresponding part of the body is interrupted, problems start to arise and the body can't properly heal itself.
I haven't looked to deeply into it yet or called the doc myself, but in looking around a little on the internet it seems to have some positive results for some people who have tried it.
I for one, am open to any alternative or non conventional treatment options out there just due to the fact that with crohn's, the Dr's don't have the answer. I know the body has an amazing ability to repair itself if given the right conditions.
Anyway, if anyone has any info it'd be greatly appreciated. Just started an 8 wk round of pred due to my Humira not working after 6 months. Keeping me on the H to see if the pred might kick it in. But I have to say, I'd rather just get a massage.
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llama_gal
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Posted 6/22/2011 3:04 PM (GMT -8)
I would think it can only help. The spine controls an aweful lot. My husband just went to his Chiro yesterday, and he mentioned my crohn's misery. And the chiropractor told him the same thing they told you. So, for 35.00 I do believe as soon as I can feel "well" enough to go to leave the house I'm going in for an adjustment. I feel it's kinda like the probiotics, it certainly can't hurt you to try it!
Good luck with your pred, I'm on it and asocol right now, and it's side effects are killing me. hope you feel better soon.
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Red_34
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Posted 6/22/2011 6:01 PM (GMT -8)
Hi there :) I'm from the Uc forum but I seen this and I thought I would share my experience with chiro's. I was really really skeptical about seeing one but I have suffered from back pain for years. After having no doc be able to tell me what is wrong I finally gave in and seen one at the insistence of my SIL.

He explained to me the same that you said. That many of the nerves in the spine control various parts of the body. I seen him roughly for 6 months. And I came out feeling like a new woman :) BUT I can honestly say that it has not helped my Uc. But then again, I didn't really ask him to find the culprit. He knew I had it though. On another note, I was having some urination issues - hesitancy and slow going. So he pinched the side of my feet by my ankles. Hurt like crazy at first but after each time he did it. It didn't hurt as bad. Slowly my body "repaired" whatever was wrong (yes, I even went to a urologist for this first).

So I agree. Try it and see if he/she can help you. But be sure to find one that has a good reputation. I go to www.ratemds.com to find docs and chiro's are on there too. I looked for one with 5 stars.
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Pyroclastic Flo
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Posted 6/22/2011 9:31 PM (GMT -8)
Thanks for the feedback. I think I will end up giving him a call and possibly making an appt. I would rather of talked to him before starting the pred to better assess the effectiveness of his therapy, but I guess getting better is the main idea. And if either or both help than that's a good thing. Red, maybe if he would have been specifically targeting the UC you may have gotten a better result out of it? That's good news you responded well to your other issue though. I don't know.. tryin to be optimistic about it. I know there are probably a fair share of scammers out there that love taking people's money, but this guy seems very legit. He pretty much built his clientele in the beginning by going door to door looking for clients, and now has one of the most thriving chiro practices in the area. But thanks for the md link. I'll def check those out as well. And llama gal, thanks and good luck with your pred as well! Sorry you are having problems with the side effects. They get to me too, but I just remind myself it's better than being sick, and luckily I tend to respond fairly quickly to it. Just stocked up on the Ambien though! Dont think I could get through it without it. And give me an update if you make it in to the chiro. Hope you get better soon.
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HabsHockeyFan
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Posted 6/23/2011 4:02 AM (GMT -8)

I am going to start with the fact that I have never been a big supporter of the chiropractic field.  Just being honest and want you to know that my opinions are based on care I have seen and received.  I will not go back to a chiropractor ever again as the last one caused me long term pain and made my back problems worse (long story).

However, I find massage and physical therapy helpful for my emotional wellness which in turn helps my Crohns status.  If it works for you and does not cause any additional pain, it is worth that $35 visit.

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Nanners
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Posted 6/23/2011 5:23 AM (GMT -8)
I have not seen a chiropractor for my Crohns so I am not sure if it works or not. But my husband massages me nightly and that in itself is very helpful. Good luck!
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aronk
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Posted 6/23/2011 10:43 AM (GMT -8)
I used to work for a chiropractor several years ago. It certainly doesn't cure Crohn's, but I was at my absolute best (Crohn's related) when I was being adjusted by a chiropractor on a regular basis. For exactly the reason everyone else mentioned regarding the spine and nerves. I'm a big advocate on Chiropractic. Give it a try!
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MikeB
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Posted 6/23/2011 12:49 PM (GMT -8)
Sorry, but I fail to see any possible organic connection between spinal nerve manipulation and the lack or presence of an inflammatory process in the bowel. Chiropractic is less medicine than physical therapy. It MAY have some value for spinal disc issues, muscle issues, etc. But expecting a chiropractor to do anything of benefit for Crohn's disease makes no sense. This is not blind prejudice -- I would not ask an orthopedic surgeon to treat my Chrohn's by doing a knee replacement either. 
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Pyroclastic Flo
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Posted 6/23/2011 2:36 PM (GMT -8)
Mike, I think you may be missing the point. I realize there is no direct connection with the physical aspect of having an adjustment of the spine when related to crohn's. The idea being that the adjustments give the brain an opportunity to relay the necessary signals to the right part of the body, uninterrupted by spinal misalignment. Therefore giving the body a chance to correct its own problem.. that being a dysfunctional immune system. The only organs completely encased in bone in the body are the brain and spinal column. The brain being the central control, and the spinal column being the pathways the brain uses to control and monitor all systems of the body. When there's a kink in the line, then you get problems...allegedly. Like I said, I don't know about this either but I think it's worth looking into.
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stripey
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Posted 6/23/2011 3:00 PM (GMT -8)
I would just like to sound a note of caution to all those who may have been taking steroids long term and any sort of bone manipulation. Steroids reduce bone density and unless you know that taking them hasn't affected your bone density I would urge caution. If in doubt get a bone density scan done first. If low bone density is found having manipulation can cause breakage and fractures.

I also have to agree with a previous poster, I went to a local well regarded and experienced chiropracter for a neck injury many years ago after a bad riding accident and he made the thing a whole lot worse and I couldn't move neck at all after seeing him and he had managed to tear all the muscles and ligaments/soft tissue in manipulating my neck. Never again. It took 12 months of physio to put right the damage he caused and it has never been right since.
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Pyroclastic Flo
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Posted 6/23/2011 3:27 PM (GMT -8)
Good point about the weakened bone density with steroids. I'd hate to go in and have him snap my spine in half! Although I don't think I'm to that point with steroid use, but definitely something for people to consider.
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