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Post by kangaroojack on Dec 23, 2010 12:09:33 GMT -5
For the past couple of weeks I have had inflammation in my shoulder. Up until yesterday it had gotten unbearable. So I called my Orthopaedic doctor who has given me cortisone shots in the past. But there was not an opening until after Christmas. I wanted to get relief so I could travel to be with family on Christmas day. If I didn't get relief I was going to stay home in my pj's all day. That would have been a bummer.
I called my chiropractor and asked him if there was anything he could do about it. He always takes me right away. I explained to him that I could not get a cortisone shot before Christmas so I could get some relief. He became irate upon learning that I get shots for inflammation. He is an MD who takes the all natural approach to medicine. He is even against vaccinations. I have never gone to him for anything other than an adjustment because I think he is a little eccentric on the natural thing.
Anyway, he told me that he could treat the inflammation in my shoulder with ultrasound. So I went in to see him yesterday and he treated me with ultrasound and he also adjusted my neck. I walked out of the treatment room feeling much better. I still feel much better. He wants to repeat the ultrasound one more time tomorrow and adjust my neck again.
I share my experience with you in case you are not aware of the ultrasound approach. I don't want you to be alone on Christmas day in your pj's. If you should experience pain due to inflammation in your shoulders you might want to think about seeing a chiropractor who uses the ultrasound technique. Ultrasound does not damage tissue like the cortisone shot.
Ultrasound is working for me. If you have been treated with ultrasound I would like to hear about your experience whether favorable or unfavorable.
Roo
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Post by mellontes on Dec 23, 2010 13:53:32 GMT -5
I know diddley squat about ultrasound. But I think our normal medical practioners have the wrong approach. We take pills for everything. The natural approach is a good thing, although I do agree with Roo that it can get a bit obsessive at times. It depends upon who you talk to.
If anyone knows about light-sensitivity issues that may have been caused by a very mild stroke, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. My wife had a "unbalanced fall" while remaining conscious the entire time. This was over a year ago and she still experiences light-sensitivity. We have been to two neurologists and are presently seeking the help of another one in the arena of opthamology.
We do not know for sure if my wife experienced any kind of a stroke. But it is a surety that this issue started on that day. She wears sunglassess (and even two pairs) while in the home - kind of like being stuck in your PJs when you want to be doing something else.
All ideas and suggestions will be considered.
Roo, sorry about your difficulties at this time...
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Post by Once4all on Dec 23, 2010 16:25:01 GMT -5
I know diddley squat about ultrasound. But I think our normal medical practioners have the wrong approach. We take pills for everything. The natural approach is a good thing, although I do agree with Roo that it can get a bit obsessive at times. It depends upon who you talk to. If anyone knows about light-sensitivity issues that may have been caused by a very mild stroke, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. My wife had a "unbalanced fall" while remaining conscious the entire time. This was over a year ago and she still experiences light-sensitivity. We have been to two neurologists and are presently seeking the help of another one in the arena of opthamology. We do not know for sure if my wife experienced any kind of a stroke. But it is a surety that this issue started on that day. She wears sunglassess (and even two pairs) while in the home - kind of like being stuck in your PJs when you want to be doing something else. All ideas and suggestions will be considered. Roo, sorry about your difficulties at this time... Ted, I have a feeling that anything I suggest would have been checked already by the neurologists. I'm familiar with drop attacks (the "unbalanced fall" you described) because my husband has experienced a few over the years, thought to have been associated with Meniere's syndrome. He has also experienced long periods of photophobia and phonophobia, usually accompanied by severe headache. The medication that finally helped him, after suffering with an increasing duration of symptoms for 15 years, was gabapentin. For him, it was a miracle drug. All the glory goes to God for leading us to the doctor who prescribed it. |
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Post by Once4all on Dec 23, 2010 16:31:46 GMT -5
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Post by kangaroojack on Dec 23, 2010 16:46:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the link Bev. We all must be up there in years because we all have infirmity and pain in common. Roo |
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Post by kangaroojack on Dec 24, 2010 17:46:58 GMT -5
I went to see my chiropractor today for the follow up ultrasound treatment. I asked some questions and learned some things. Inflammation is water in the joints and the ultrasound breaks the bond between the hydrogen and oxygen. As the result the water in the joint dissipates.
Cortisone shots are not good because the cortisone damages liver tissue. This is why doctors don't like administering more than two cortisone shots in a year. I had always thought it damaged muscular tissue.
I am doing even better after the follow up ultrasound treatment. The chirporactor said that not all chiropractors practise with this technique. So if you ever need it find out first if the chiropractor you plan to see practises with ultrasound.
BTW, I said that my chiropractor is an MD. I was mistaken. He is a DC.
Roo
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Post by Allyn on Dec 24, 2010 18:43:08 GMT -5
I went to see my chiropractor today for the follow up ultrasound treatment. I asked some questions and learned some things. Inflammation is water in the joints and the ultrasound breaks the bond between the hydrogen and oxygen. As the result the water in the joint dissipates. Cortisone shots are not good because the cortisone damages liver tissue. This is why doctors don't like administering more than two cortisone shots in a year. I had always thought it damaged muscular tissue. I am doing even better after the follow up ultrasound treatment. The chirporactor said that not all chiropractors practise with this technique. So if you ever need it find out first if the chiropractor you plan to see practises with ultrasound. BTW, I said that my chiropractor is an MD. I was mistaken. He is a DC. Roo Good information for my wife, Roo. Thanks. |
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Post by didymus on Dec 24, 2010 19:41:15 GMT -5
Doctors, chiropracters, ultra-sound treatments, cortrizone shots, >yuk<. You guys are giving me the proverbial headache. You people are married. What's wrong with a good old fashioned rub down. My mother and father fought almost constantly. But, my father did rub down my mother's back when she was in a lot of pain. They used Vicks VapoRub. But, Theraputic Menthol Gel is much better. I don't think the Vicks did much. I think the healing touch of my father's hand did a lot more. I saw something on TV recently regarding a study about the healing power of the touch of a human hand. I know I am in the same age bracket as you all, but it seems I have an older mindset. I guess that's because my mom was 37, and my dad was 42 when I was born. And they raised me on the music of people like Al Jolson. When I was young, all I had to listen to, besides the radio, was old 78rpm records. They were old and scratchy and sounded like they were coming out of a tin can. And, I enjoyed that music. That was just to establish my ancient mindset. Back in those days, people didn't run to a doctor for every ache and pain. They had a bunch of home remedies that always seemed to work. I hated castor oil, but it worked everytime. Please don't ask me what for. Sorry, don't mean to put anyone down. That's just how I see things.  |
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Post by Allyn on Dec 24, 2010 20:27:20 GMT -5
Nobody said there were never any rub downs  |
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Post by didymus on Dec 24, 2010 21:43:36 GMT -5
Nobody said there were never any rub downs That's true. But it's sounds like you older folks need more.  |
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Post by kangaroojack on Dec 25, 2010 7:34:19 GMT -5
Allyn wrote:
I forgot to mention that the chiropractor said that you must frequently follow up with an ice pack. I did not do this after the first ultrasound treatment and I woke up the next morning stiff and sore in the joint. I did use the ice pack after the second treatment. I did not wake up stiff and sore this morning.
The frequent use of the ice pack can be a hassle. But it's better than damaging tissue in the liver.
Merry Christmas to all!
Love,
Roo
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Post by kangaroojack on Dec 25, 2010 7:40:27 GMT -5
Didy asked:
The rub down don't last. Even worse is that my wife needed a rub down after giving me a rub down and I was not able to recripocate.
She was sore for a couple of days after giving me a rub down. Your unmarried status has kept you in the dark about some things.
Roo
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