Worried..

[pitc9]

We'll be thinking about you today!!!

[wolfsoul]

Just got back from the doctor.. She doesn't know what is wrong.
My heart has checked out fine before so she didn't check it this time. My blood pressure is normal, reflexes are normal, nothing wrong with my ears...She says it's not my back because the tingling and numbness is so spread out all over my body. She checked my mobility anyways and I was able to do everything she asked without any pain or discomfort.
She says the chiropractor won't hurt but it likely won't help. I'm going to get him to give me an x-ray anyways.
She filled out a slip so I can go get a blood test on Monday (I HATE needles!!!) because it could be diabetes or high blood surgar, but she really has no idea. She thinks it's anxiety more than anything, but I've struggled with anxiety for years (I have borderline personality disorder), and I know this is not anxiety. I am not anxious when it happens -- my arm going numb MAKES me anxious, but otherwise I'm fine.
Hopefully my chiropractor may have some answers. Otherwise I guess I will have to go to the naturopath and I just don't have the money at this time.

[Kater]

I'm sorry to hear this, Jordan. You will be in my thoughts.
Sorry about the blood draw....but, hopefully it will help you get some answers soon.
*hugs*

[wolfsoul]

Well, the chiropractor says it IS my back and my neck. There was no discernable scoleosis before, but he can definatly feel it now. I am now even more uneven. My sacroiliac fixation has not gotten better, my sciatica is worse...Before he put me on the table he felt my back and said I was a complete mess. He had to use the vibrating machine on me before he could even touch me. He says my back is worse than my boss's was, so to look at myself in 20 years and to seriously consider finding a different job. I won't find another job, I just finished straightening out alot of crap at work and I want to stay...but I am going to talk to my boss about changing my situation a bit.

Only problem is, I was tingle-free for about 5 minutes after my correction, and the tingling came back worse than before. It actually hurts a bit now, almost like someone is pricking me with pins. I made another appointment so I am going to go back on Thursday. I mentioned an X-ray today but he didn't really go into any detail so I will ask him again on Thursday. If it isn't any better on Thursday I will see about another venue..maybe acupuncture or physio. I don't really know. I'm still going to take my blood test to make sure it really isn't something more serious.

[Karen]

COuld you be fitted with a brace to correct the scoliosis? Btter do that now than suffer in the long run ...

There was a woman in my church whose scoliosis went untreated when she was a young woman. I met her when she was maybe 65 or 70, and she was literally bent in half, and walked facing the ground. I would not wish that painful fate on you.

[wolfsoul]

I'll ask about that; I know when Jynnelle worked with me she had to wear a brace for her scoleosis. Maybe my chiropractor sells them or knows where I can get one.

[Karen]

Do, please, check. Scoliosis can cause all sorts of nerve damage. The braces are uncomfortable and awkward and ugly, but save you a lifetime of pain.