Hello All,

I am a 27 year old male who works as a correctional officer in a CA state prison. Back in August I was injured at work during a cell extraction. I was thrown backwards resulting in my head hitting a stainless steel toilet then hitting the floor as well as injuring my spinal cord from the combative inmate. I was rushed Code 3 to Kaiser ER where numerous CT Scans and X-Rays were performed, all of which were coming back as normal. I was later discharged from the ER and sent back home and then later going back to the ER for 10/10 head and back pain. I was given many IV pain killers and narcotics all of which lasted only minutes. The doctors prescribed me Percocet, Norco, Motrin, Reglan, Valium, and many more to list. Basically no medication worked for relieving any body pain or headaches.

I recently had an MRI of my back (thoracic and Lumbar), which was normal and X-Rays of just about every joint on my body that hurt also, which was normal. I am seeing a neurologist and waiting to have an MRI of my neck done. I started acupuncture about 2 months ago which so far has been ineffective for me. I have a headache almost everyday, with a duration of atleast 6-12 hours.

Prior to my injury I have had no illnesses or headaches. I am in good shape, worked out 3-4 times a week and ran 6-7 miles a week.

I am still seeing an occupational health doctor and he just checks up on me every 2 weeks. I am still off from work as I am considered temporarily disabled right now.

Any advice? And again my accident occurred Aug 15, 2013

Thank you