Yes, you know your body. But even if they had done testing right away, what would have changed? The answer is probably nothing, because conservative therapy (time, rest, treatment of acute...
Worriedgirl, I know you are angry and frustrated, but as it was explained to me by multiple doctors (including more than one PCP, an ortho, and 2 neurosurgeons) when I had an acute crisis with my...
As much as you don't want to hear this, as I and others mentioned before, a chiropractor is not a radiologist. Therefore just telling your doctor that you were diagnosed with xyz by a chiropractor...
Yes, disc degeneration can and does lead to arthritis over time, as the discs normally cushion the spine/absorb and distribute shock as we move. As the discs wear down, more stress is placed on the...
Bigecase, The reasons Karen gave are exactly why I also cautioned you about having a regular chiropractor adjust your neck (though she did a much better job explaining it than I). My mom, who is also...
Hi worriedgirl, I'm sorry to hear about what you are going through, it does not sound like fun. That being said, I would be leery about letting a chiropractor diagnose you. They can assess the...
So sorry that the PRP did not work for you. Hopefully the chiropractor will be of some help, but please be careful. If it does not feel right, tell them to stop. Traditional chiropractic can be...
Hi Moxie, Welcome to HW! I can relate a lot to your post. I am not yet 30, but I also suffer from CRPS. It was confined to my eye and face for 11 yrs (onset was due to trauma), but within the last...
Hi rjbeck, I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems. C-reactive protein and sed rate are non-specific tests for inflammation. When increased, they indicate the presence of significant...
I agree with Susie, and would talk to one of your doctors (GP or surgeon's PA if he/she has one) about trying a course of oral steroids if your pain continues. Just because they did not see any overt...
Yup! Sounds pretty typical!! So glad that everything went well and you are feeling a little better already! I hope you continue to get more relief with each infusion! Definitely keep us posted and...
I noticed that, too! Strange since it all says "today!" Haha. Hope all is well with you, Suzanne! I still owe you an email... I haven't forgotten from when you posted to me a month or two ago. There...
Countrydad, Like Susie said, these days most of us being treated for chronic pain get drug tested by our prescribing doctor. It bothered me at first, too, as I also felt like I was being suspected of...
Hi js, and welcome to the forum! Yes, the 12-18 month recovery time for full healing of the nerves is correct, although some people heal faster (a lot depends on how much damage the nerves sustained...
Pixie, They do make "MRI safe" pulse generators and leads now (they weren't around when I got my stim), though you might have to ask specifically for that technology. I don't know a whole lot about...