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11-07-2012, 10:30 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi everyone,
I've been in and out of doctor's offices for almost a year now. Last year, during my senior year of college I began to get an unusual feeling of numbness every time I wore any clothes on my lower half. It seems lately though that my right leg is far worse off than my left. I'm really starting to get discouraged because it seems like they've tried almost every conceivable test and yet still no answers. My condition has baffled multiple doctors and specialists. I've a cervical, thoracic, and brain MRI all of which came back clear. Recently my chiropractor discovered that I have a little bit of Lordosis and Scoliosis, although my neurologist says that doesn't really explain all of my symptoms. I've also had a spinal tap, which came back negative for everything. I have one of the best doctors in the US looking at my case and even he's stumped. I don't know what to do anymore. The only thing they haven't done is an MRI of my lumbar Spine. How can I pressure the insurance company into getting this done for me? What else should I try? I've also had every blood test imaginable for all those who were wondering and they all came back negative, but I know something is wrong. I just don't feel normal. My chiropractor also recently discovered that my Atlas was misaligned. I don't know what to do or think anymore. It's so frustrating. |
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11-08-2012, 12:22 AM | #2 | ||
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Lower numbness for me would be an automatic lumbar MRI. Sure the Cervical and even thoracic could play roles with the lower body but the Lumbar is the nerve exodus to the lower extremities.
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11-08-2012, 12:35 AM | #3 | |||
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If you want it badly enough to pay for it out of pocket, shop around. Prices (w & w/o contrast) range from ~$500 -- ~$2000. Doc
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11-08-2012, 02:17 AM | #4 | ||
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Regarding the chiropractic dogma, give it 2-4 weeks...if not improving....well...IMHO! |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | wllwrt4fd (11-08-2012) |
11-08-2012, 11:26 PM | #5 | ||
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The condition you listed meralgia paraesthetica could definitely be a possibility. I'll mention it to my doctor. Thanks(:
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11-09-2012, 01:24 AM | #6 | ||
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I am hoping that is what it is! If it is so, MP is an irritation to a superfiscial (lateral femoral) cutaneous nerve that is an annoyance, not a serious problem. Usually it just involves identifying the offending problem then it all fades away. But you of course, need someone to definatively diagnose your problem. Good luck!
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11-09-2012, 12:35 PM | #7 | ||
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11-09-2012, 04:56 PM | #8 | |||
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I can't believe that the doctors didn't do a lumbar MRI first!!! Why a spinal tap? That doesn't even sound reasonable! I would think that the lumbar MRI would have been first in their minds, but who knows what goes thru their heads.
And PLEASE -- since you dont' know what the problem is DON'T GO TO THE CHIROPRACTOR!!! Any manipulation at this point could put you in a wheel chair. Two different neurosurgeons told me that any spinal patient needs to steer clear of Chiros' unless they want to end up paralyzed, and especially if you don't have a diagnosis! I hope your neuro can convince the insurance company that this MRI is needed for a proper diagnosis! And please let us know what the report says once you have it. We can help decipher it when you get it. Best of luck & God bless. Hugs, Lee
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (11-12-2012) |
11-09-2012, 06:52 PM | #9 | ||
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A number of literary reviews of serious occurrences from chiropractic adjustments have been documented. The most exhaustive study discussed 113 cases of vertebro-basilar accidents following spinal manipulative therapy, from 1934 to 1987, a period of 53 years. Of the cases documented 66 were chiropractic, 18 medical, 9 osteopathic, 2 physical therapist and the remaining 13 were divided between “wife,” “self,” and “unknown”.In short, spinal surgery is many times more deadly and injurious than manipulation. Death and injury from anti-inflammatory medication is more dangerous than manipulation and less than surgery. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | gatorhead (11-10-2012) |
11-10-2012, 07:53 PM | #10 | |||
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Documented by whom? Many things have been published, and while rare, vertebro-basilar stroke is only one of the risks associated with chiropractic.
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risks of chiropractic includes articles by both chiropractic proponents and opponents. Each patient must ultimately decide for themselves if the risks justify the benefits. Doc
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