I am a new member. Thank you all so much for your informative posts and a very informative article.

Years ago in my 20's I was T-boned which resulted in a bad whiplash and left SI joint dysfunction. Then 8 years ago, I was in my little car and was rear ended by a big truck, which totally flared up my symptoms.

It does not take much activity or carrying of loads that are too heavy for my SI joint to go out. I end up going weekly to physio, which helps short term but doesn't last more than a few days.

When my SI joint goes out, I do get pain right at the joint. But it feels like my entire spine gets twisted like an old dish rag. I feel absolutely exhausted, have insomnia, bowel and bladder changes, and I get massive headaches which just do me in. I then feel cognitively compromised and have a hard time thinking straight.

Does anyone else have symptoms like these?

I also wonder what has been the most helpful treatment for people. For those of you who have had surgery, was it worth it, and did it help?

Thanks so much in advance.

Island Mist Woman