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05-02-2014, 10:22 AM | #1 | ||
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Has anyone had any experiences, good or bad, seeing a chiropractor specializing in neurology? I've found that there is one a few towns away from me, and was just wondering if it was worth looking into.
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05-03-2014, 05:32 PM | #2 | ||
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My physical therapist is licensed in doing manipulations. It was wonderful! But you need to be very careful with someone moving your spine and neck around with a TBI. One wrong move can leave you feeling awful for weeks.
Mine came highly recommended by a variety of other practitioners I was seeing, so I gave it a shot. He knew what he was doing, so it was beneficial. Maybe see if the person you are looking at has references from other TBI patients?
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.) Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles, Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory; Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety; Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy |
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05-03-2014, 05:44 PM | #3 | ||
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Chiro neuros usually are followers of Dr Carrick's chiro neuro protocol. Some have been beneficial. Others are a waste of money. Insurance rarely pays for the special protocols of Carrick based chiro neuros. It can be a $5000 expense.
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05-04-2014, 11:55 AM | #4 | ||
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Hello SmilinEyesMs305,
Which of your symptoms were cured by your chiro neuro? My main issues today are Extreme dizziness/lightheadedness and fatigue. I havent seen any improvement dizziness yet, I am looking for different ways to treat it. |
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05-04-2014, 09:41 PM | #5 | ||
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I'm confused. I have never heard of a therapist being licensed to do manipulations. From what my PT says, PT licensing is far broader than a single protocol. Some may have taken a special course in a particular therapy modality and get a certificate from an entity that teaches that modality. I have been treated by multiple PT's who did various kinds of manipulations.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | concussedlawyer (05-10-2014) |
05-06-2014, 01:33 PM | #7 | ||
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AHHH So true. I went to a PT and I am now feeling awful (after initially feeling better before PT). UGH. Hope to start healing soon with new medications. |
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05-06-2014, 02:03 PM | #8 | ||
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manda,
What new meds are you taking ?
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"Thanks for this!" says: | anon062314 (05-06-2014) |
05-06-2014, 02:46 PM | #9 | ||
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I was prescribed Valium and told to take Aleve as well as a Medrol Dose Pack. I was in excrutiating pain yesterday and running a low grade fever so I went to get an IV and got Valium and Morphine and fluids- they thought it would break the headache and pain. It didn't help the pain and I didn't sleep. I didn't feel much relief; I was just drowsy when I got home. Now I just took my Valium (an increased dosage rec. by docs) and Vicoprofen. I took it about two hours ago and haven't felt any different yet. Also waiting to update my neurologist. |
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05-07-2014, 10:14 AM | #10 | ||
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