I don't know if anyone read my updated chiropractor post but I now know what has been causing my pain and numbness. I have mild scoliosis of the lower back and my neck vertebras are being pulled apart (I don't remember the right term for this).

Anyway the scoliosis most likely is causing my leg numbness and the IBS.

The neck thing is causing my whole body nerve pain.

Now don't get me wrong I'm SO glad it's not MS but I'm really bummed to get this DX, it's pretty much means I'll be in pain forever. I might get a little better but it will be a painful.

Good news, it's NOT anxiety causing all this.

Julie

A very good friend of mine had the same dx as you. She had surgery which fixed the problem and has been paid free ever since. I hope you see a doctor for a second opinion about the scoliosis and get some relief.

She was practically crippled before the docs would do anything ... or believe her.

Did you go to a spine doctor to get a second opinion? Does your back look like this?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sco...194/DSECTION=2

Julie, be very careful...Chiropractors can and do cause permanant damage. Please get a second opinion before you start getting adjustments. If you indeed have scoliosis, you should be going to a spine doctor. Please trust me on this. We all want answers, I know, but a spine issue is very seriouse and you must consider going to a spine doc or a neurosurgeon FIRST! I have spine problems, and my spine doc says to NEVER go to a chiro...it can cause more damage!

Let me know what you decide.

Sorry Mom. I would sure follow Cheryl's advise and get a 2nd opinion.

Feel better..

I have not seen a spine Dr yet (I DO plan on it) and my curve is in my lower back so no my x-ray does not look like the pic.

Its usually real easy to get in to a spine doc. They have clinics...please look one up and go. They are the experts, and next would be the neurosurgeon. It looks like braces are the first rule of thumb here, but I have to go to PT right now, for my back so I'll see you later....

MxS

Glad you don't have MS. And it's not in your head either. You've gotten some good advice. Gather more info and make informed choices. Wishing you the best.

((((julie))))

we have some great chiro's in our area. a few quacks too.

we used to have a clinic at the gym, so i know which are which. if you decide to go for a second opinion...pm me and i'll give you some names.

Now that I have more time, I wanted to comment further on this statement. Chiropractors can and do help people. I am not against them. My DH has had great success for one issue, but another issue almost forced him into shoulder surgery (Accupunture resolved this along with oxycontin and flexeril).

I believe these doctors can help people in general. Its when you have seriouse issues, like me, that a Chiropractor may be a bad choice. It's up to the spine doctors to determine if you need adjustments, PT, bed rest or surgery.

So to be clear, they can and do help some people with back pain. However; They can really screw up people that have seriouse issues. Since it's the spine; caution is imparitive. Hope this clears up my position on this subject

I am SO relieved for you that it is not MS. But, that doesn't take away the pain you are in. I do know that just having an answer has to be "somewhat" of a good thing. I wish the best for you. From reading what other say, I will pray it is something they can do surgery on and give you some real relief! You are in my prayers!