THEY JUST GIVE ME MUSCLE RELAXERS AND SAY THEY DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON.I HAD A BAD FALL LAST SUMMER A FEW DAYS AFTER THE PAIN STARTED. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT IT COULD BE AND ANY SUGGESTIONS. I DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE SO I HAVE TO PAY CASH FOR DOCS. I HAVE LOSS OF STRENGTH IN MY ARM AND SOME TIMES PAIN IN MY WHOLE BACK! pLEASE HELP ME! ALSO MY OLDEST SISTER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FIBROMYALGIA, AND MY DOCTOR SAYS ITS NOT A REAL THING, BUT FROM RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS.
2007-04-26 09:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by Jamie S 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL CHIROPRACTORS SEVERAL TIMES ALSO, SORRY I DIDN'T PUT IT ON MY QUESTION
2007-04-26 10:12:38 · update #1
Fibromyalgia always starts in the neck and shoulders. That's the main trigger points involved in diagnosing this condition. I agree with the others who suggest you need to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors are far more aware of Fibromyalgia and its conditions. I've enclosed a link where you can find a good Chiropractor in your area.
I have written an article about Fibromyalgia, which is too large to post here. After you read it you will have a clearer understanding of what it is and things you can do at home to help yourself. I've enclosed a link to the article.
If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77
2007-04-26 11:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor is full of wind!! Fibromyalgia is very real!!!
Sounds like to me that you may have some nerve damage from your fall??
Have your tried a heating pad? Ice packs? These could really help.
Without running different tests it is hard to determine what could be wrong. You need a MRI, CT scan, back, neck and shoulder x-rays. These things could at least tell you what is wrong.
I know all that cost lots of money. A MRI could run you over $1000.00 just for that test alone.
Try the ice or heat might help. Make sure you do not have the heating pad up to high don't want to get burned.
Good Luck
P.S. I have had 4 back surgeries so I know what pain is!!
2007-04-26 09:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried a chiropractor, yet? If not, I think chiropractic care may be beneficial. You don't have to have insurance to afford chiropractic care. Find one that gives a "time of payment cash discount". That means they charge you more if they have to file on your insurance and they charge you less if you pay at the time of your visit. Also, I think there is plenty of evidence now that fibromyalgia is certainly real.
2007-04-26 09:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by My 2 Cents 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a chiropractor.Ask friends to recommend one
I did the whole muscle relaxors, physical therapy, and exercises bit - the chiro and the exercises help the most!
[ If your doc doesn't think fibromyalgia is a 'real thing', get a new doctor. ]
2007-04-26 09:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a chiropractor who knows what they are doing right now. Why haven't you gone yet? You are fooling around with the wrong docs and they are not getting you any better. Go now! You will be real glad you did. I did what you are and it took 23 years for them to figure it out and now it's too late to fix me. Too much nerve damage etc.
2007-04-26 09:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋