Relatively good news!!!
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| Wed, 09-24-2008 - 12:52pm |
Finally got in to see the Neurologist last Thursday. It appears that there is no neurological damage & really no need for more x-rays or MRI type tests, but I do have Myofaschia (like a severe restriction in the muscle lining faschia all thru my upper back, neck & shoulders). Yes my back, neck & shoulders still ache all the time, and I am still quite limited, but the good news is I CAN do things (as long as I'm prepared to hurt afterward - lots of Bengay-type stuff & Advil, I'm going to own stock !!!) even trying to keep everything close to the "core" - but supposedly I won't be doing any damage. And, there are a few treatment options that DO work to make it better - tho not the traditional western approach, and I'm finally going in that direction - so there is hope!!
He sent his written recommendations back to my family doc (G.P.) so hopefully I should be on my way to setting up w/a local Chiropractor who specializes in the whole gammut running from the different types of regular chiropractic manipulations, massage, and acupuncture after a couple rounds of trigger point injections in my back together w/more focused physical therapy. He said I'll know right away if the injection/therapy is working for me or not. Then on to the other. I could live w/a couple gentle massages a week, especially under doctors orders... :)
Sort of planning on going ahead w/the weekend at the g'kids 10/16-19 - but still hoping that will have the 1st couple treatments under my belt by then & not have to plan on dealing w/a really aching back over the whole visit trying to keep up w/them... Think I'll still make arrangements to take Amtrak over rather than drive the freeway, even tho it means being up all nite to do it).
But all-in-all, I think it's pretty great news considering how bad the accident was!




Hi Jo
I think that is great news!! Now you know that you can do things but have to be prepared to hurt well at least you know you can. As far as the treatment hey if it works then however it is done that whats counts in my book
Keep us posted on your progress. It is indeed very good news after that terrible accident you had.
Love ya