injuries from falls?

Question

Has anyone fallen 3-5 feet onto your butt and suffered a sacral injury? Am trying to locate someone that has been successful with an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for healing and/or pain. So far I'm unable to find a Dr. that understands the injury so have'nt been able to find a treatment. Nothing shows up on MRI or CT because it's primarily nerve damage. Would appreciate "any" info or input anyone might have. Thanks, Grammel

Answer 1

First of all I hope that they referred you to a neurologist. It is interesting because someone asked the other day about Cauda Equina which means horses tail. This is what the nerves in that area are called due to being of that shape. I came across a bunch of sites listing Cauda Equina Syndrome. Put a search in for that and see if it may apply to you. Be sure that you are seeing a reputable neurologist though and if your doctor has not refered you then have him do so. Here are a few sites to get you started.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cauda_equina_syndrome/article_em.htm
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic85.htm
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=285&topcategory=Spine

Answer 2

I know how you feel but I don't have any good advice. Only time helped me. I banged my pelvis pretty good and broke my coccyx (tail bone) in a fall when I was about 10. For months it hurt all the time, I couldn't sit, stand or move with out the aching pain but it did eventually go away. Finally it only hurt on long car rides and then that eased off a lot too. It's been about 16 years and it still occasionally aches. But the majority of the pain was gone within 2-3 years. I wish I could give you more hope but time was the only help for me. I hope you feel better sooner though.

Answer 3

Have you talked to an osteopath? They are a mix of natural, alternative and conventional medicine. They're more common in other countries (than the US). If it's primarily nerve damage you might also try an accupuncturist. I have had fantastic results for joint pain and damage with accupuncture.

Answer 4

I have! It hurts! My suggestion: do you have any friends with horses? If so - many people hit the ground after a good buck off or rearing of their horse and damage tailbones / nerves etc - ask a horse friend to ask other horse people if they have had the same type of injury. You probably will find someone with a good doc quicker than you think! Good luck - (I know how it feels!)

Answer 5

Maybe look into osteopathic medicine or even try chiropratic care.Chiropractors will also show you stretching exercises that may be of bennifit in relieving pressure on the nerves.