Re: [TMIC] strange year

[Kevin Wolfthal]

Wim,
Please accept my condolences for your losses.

Kevin

Re: [TMIC] Topamax/MRI length.

[Grace M.]

*My MRI's are very long also (Usually about 3-3 1/2 hours.)  The length of
time is determined by a lot of factors---how much of the cord is done, what
the doctor is looking for, and radiologic parameters.   I always have the
brain, C cord, T cord, and L area done, with and without contrast.*

*Re:  Topomax.  It's a good drug, but  one has to remember to drink lots of
water in order to stay hydrated.  Our daughter was on Topomax for a very
short while and ended up becoming toxic.  She was very ill.  So, if you are
on a large dose, be careful with hydration.*

*Grace*

Re: [TMIC] chiropractor

[frank]

I took a course at Harvard on Back Pain. One of the professors was a fellow who 
was a chiropractor and also an M.D., orthopedic surgeon. He was very good. Low 
Impact Adjustments are OK, High Impact Adjustments are very dangerous. Deep 
Massage helps a lot. Diathermy is very helpful to relax the deep tissues. 
Physiotherapy is crucial.


Have I left out anything?


F

Re: [TMIC] chiropractor

[bobby jim]

Well, I reinjured my lower back at work wy back in May, 2005.A pinched 
nerve gave me sciatica first and then lumbago.   My treatments started on a 
weekly basis and/or whenever I had severe pain.Over time, I needed less 
adjustments so the visits were spaced further and further apart.But since I 
work at the FedEx Hub here, I keep moving my back in ways it doesn't like so 
the discomfort returns, goes away, and may come back again.Right now, am 
going every 4 or 5 weeks for adjustments, or as needed.   Once I re-retire from 
this day job I'll require less treatment.   But as I age (am now 69) I'll hafta 
either slow down or watch the way I move to avoid further 'episodes'.
At home, heavy gardening is not welcomed by my back, and other 'chores' as 
well.But I've relearned how to move so I know what I need to avoid.   I can 
still pick up a 70 lb box without any strain, but 15 minutes of raking 
leaves.. and I hafta stop.So, go figger.

BobbyJim in Elvisland   
  From: C E To: adis...@yahoo.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com  Sent: 
Thursday, November 12, 2009 21:28
  Subject: RE: [TMIC] chiropractor


  I use a chiropractor from time to time and have had manipulation done, 
acupunture and massage.  Once or twice a year, my low back hurts so bad that it 
can bring me to tears.  The heat packs, manipulations help, even after one 
treatment.  Can't say that the acupuncture helped me.  So for me chiropractor 
is good, just don't get one that says you need to come every week for the rest 
of your life.  Ask a reasonable lenght of time you should notice improvement.  
When I did the acupuncture I asked that question and I was pleased that he told 
me no use to continue treatment if I didn't notice improvment after 6 
treatments.   


  Carol 
  Worrying does not empty 
  tomorrow of its troubles;
  It empties today of its strengths.   




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  Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:14:13 -0800
  From: adis...@yahoo.com
  To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
  Subject: [TMIC] chiropractor


  Does anyone here use a chiropractor or know if it is safe?  My shoulders and 
neck hurt so bad, and I was wondering if it might help me.  the lady i talked 
to also does massage which i will definitely do, but i was wondering about the 
getting adjusted part.  it seems a little scary to me though. any advice or 
thoughts?

  thanks
  amanda



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[TMIC] what is spondylolithesis...??

[bobby jim]

http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/pain-management-spondylolithesis