On 11/16/2014 hckynut said: On 11/15/2014 sydsgma said: John, I am seeing a neurosurgeon. The problem is we are at our winter home and it is more difficult to get into a specialist than at home. I was told not to use a chiropractor because I have juvenile disc disease and rheumatoid arthritis. I will switch from heat to ice.
Hi to you sydsgma,
Am very sorry you are suffering from this very painful malady. While I have used Chiropractic and Osteopathic for many issues in the past, I am not a doubter when it comes to their successes with many people for many things.
That said, I would never have an "adjustment" when in severe pain, without first having an MRI done to confirm the source of the problem. While body adjustments by either of the aforementioned fields work for many, there is also a chance they can greatly and permanently harm a person if they have an issue that is not related to the purpose of these types of remedies.
With your types of joint problems I think your doctor is the one to decide what is safe for you and what is not. Chiropractic is now not seen by open minded Doctors of Medicine(MD)as a phony and dangerous practice as it was in past years and decades. Every one of my Sports Med Certified doctors, some which are also personal friends, have no objection to some of their patients having Chiropractic Adjustments. In fact my friend the Spinal Surgeon and his partners added a Chiropractor to their Practice many years ago.
For some reason there are some animosities between Neuro and Orthopaedic doctors when it comes to who/what is best for the treatment of certain cervical/thoracic and lumbar related pain issues. Which one to choose? I have a friend whose wife is a well know Neuro Surgeon in our area also. When I had or have spinal issues I will always choose my friend, the Spinal Specialist who is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, to diagnose and treat my pain issues. That is just my choice, and nothing more.
It is a shame you have to wait 3 weeks to get in to see this doctor. I am fortunate in that running my adult hockey league for so many decades, I have met doctors in almost all medical fields. Along with having doctors in my immediate family, I can usually get in to see any of these doctors in a short amount of time. Have had them get me in the same or next day even if they have to short circuit their lunch or other elective choices to get me or my wife in to see them for analysis and treatment.
Sciatica along with any spinal type issue should always be a concern for those in severe pain and getting a diagnosis as soon as possible should always be first on their agenda.
My best to you with this, and do keep me and others here that are concerned updated on your painful situation.
John: Physicians were forced to stop bad mouthing chiropractors several years ago after the Chiropractors won a huge suit again the AMA. And maybe by now the doctors themselves have seen the light. Acupuncture is now covered by most insurance companies; it has been a life saver for me.
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