Posted by JadeKelly on December 9, 2008, at 19:50:15
In reply to Re: What's after SOMA????, posted by sometimesblue on December 9, 2008, at 14:44:31
> > I'm really not understanding why your Docs are not being pro-active with this. I believe you are a lot worse than I was. I had transient numbness, in my right hand and arm, but you've got back problems and numbness after 8 years.
> >
> > If you are not doing these things, I'd do them now:
> > 1. Contact orthopedic Doc for opinion, and x-rays. Get good one.
> > 2. Contact Neurologist and go over everthing. Tell him you want CT-Scan or similar.
> > 3. Have them compare notes. If needed, take time to do Physical therapy, and make sure you do it correctly. Even for a short time, so many exersices can be done at home, but they need to be done right.
> > 4.I found a qualified personal trainer (ask for credentials, etc) at the Gym I go to, he's the one who finally got rid of my headaches. Unfortunately he moved. Believe me, its worth every penny If you find the right one.
> >
> > I feel that if you continue, and these numb areas, etc. aren't dealt with now, you may be looking at surgery. If surgery is brought up, I'd get at least 3-4 opinions.
> > Finally, get the best Docs you can!! I went to local people and it just prolonged my recovery. If you have a top hospital in your area, I'd contact them and use their specialties.>
> It isn't the doc's fault, I went to an orthopedic specialist and had MRI that's where they pin pointed exactly what was wrong. The problem is (was) that my insurance didn't cover physical therapy (which is what the ortho said I needed to do 2-3 times per wk).Hi again, SBlue,
Maybe pay for one visit, ask Ortho who is the best PT around, and tell him/her you have this one shot at getting a home program. Take notes! Ask what NOT to do.
The therapists wanted to charge me anywhere from 50-75 per visit and I couldn't afford it. It's really my fault it's gotten this bad.
Ya know, sometimes our choices are limited, its easy for me to look back an say do this/do that. Oh, and something you should know about me, I'm not a big believer in pain. Don't much believe in toughin it out when that could make it worse. My GP said nip in the bud, cause I was ending up with 3 and 4 day headaches. So do what you gotta do to take care of your kids and function.
I really thought that medicine could just bandage the whole thing until I am done with school and had some extra money to spend. But fortunately I just switch over to a very good ins plan that I belive covers all this and I will HAVE to take the time to help myself get better. But I have a doc's appt coming up and I wanted to go over all this with him, let him know I'm getting worse and have him refer me somewhere since my new ins will cover it now.
Make sure your new insurance won't call this "existing condition" sometimes a wait, maybe different with company plan.
I haven't seen a neurologist though, I guess I will ask him about that too.
You had neck and head pain and never saw a neurologist? Strange. I want to say don't let any of them talk you into shots, but your not me, maybe you would benefit.
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> Thanks a lot, you've been reeeeaaaallly helpful :)Anytime, Iv'e gotton lots of help here,
~Jade Oh, btw-if you click on small box that says add name of previous poster, people will know who your message is for.
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