Posted by JadeKelly on December 9, 2008, at 14:25:38
In reply to Re: What's after SOMA????, posted by sometimesblue on December 9, 2008, at 8:40:15
> > You were in a car accident also? I'm lucky, hope you are too. Unless I do something to my neck, I almost never get the headaches and neck pain I used to. If you think about it, your putting pressure on the very discs that are messed up, when your head goes back. I feel for you chasing toddlers in that pain! Hope you get something good from Doc, I found switching things around worked, until I didn't need them anymore.
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> > ~Jade
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> Yes, it was...jeez, i wanna say 8 yrs ago...(wow! didn't even realize it was that long ago!). That's when the neck and headaches started. I did see a chiro back then and he helped with the the head aches and stiffening neck pain. But since then I fell on my back and got pregnant (and subsequently gained alot of weight during the pregnancy which aggrevated the pain in my back) so I HAD to lose a lot of weight just to be able to lay down and get back up because my back would lock up. I can't even carry my kids on certain days :( hurts my back too much.
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> But I've noticed since the accident I've had tingling (kind of a sensitive to the touch pain) down my leg, I get what I call patches of tingling and numbness in my back, and now the numbness in my right toe. And when my back hurts a lot (especially when I lay down for some reason) the numbness expands to the inside part of the same foot. I'm guessing it will get worse, since it has been over an 8 yr time span.
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> So what has helped you?
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> -SBHi there,
What helped, I geuss, is what I listed and working with a personal trainer at the Gym. He had some rehab experience. I had to work hard, but it was a full workout, partially designed to work on all muscles that would support my neck, and others designed to prevent injury in general.
I'm really not understanding why your Docs are not being pro-active with this. I believe you are a lot worse than I was. I had transient numbness, in my right hand and arm, but you've got back problems and numbness after 8 years.
If you are not doing these things, I'd do them now:
1. Contact orthopedic Doc for opinion, and x-rays. Get good one.
2. Contact Neurologist and go over everthing. Tell him you want CT-Scan or similar.
3. Have them compare notes. If needed, take time to do Physical therapy, and make sure you do it correctly. Even for a short time, so many exersices can be done at home, but they need to be done right.
4.I found a qualified personal trainer (ask for credentials, etc) at the Gym I go to, he's the one who finally got rid of my headaches. Unfortunately he moved. Believe me, its worth every penny If you find the right one.I feel that if you continue, and these numb areas, etc. aren't dealt with now, you may be looking at surgery. If surgery is brought up, I'd get at least 3-4 opinions.
Finally, get the best Docs you can!! I went to local people and it just prolonged my recovery. If you have a top hospital in your area, I'd contact them and use their specialties.One more thing. If your insurance company refuses to cover these things, write them a certified letter (cc to your attny if you like) and explain in detail what you are experiencing, and wouldn't it ultimately be cost efficient for them to comply? If not, and you feel you need treatment, maybe you will have to have your attny involved.
Good luck to you, contact me any time.
~Jade
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