Hi all,
Wanted to ask your advice on what to do or where to seek treatment for a sharp, constant pain on the left side of my neck. This pain started around October 5 and at first could be controlled by Advil.
I believe that the pain was caused by my visit (first time ever) to a chiropractor. I went to 3 sessions. On the last session on Sept 26, I had a headache after treatment and then 5 days later experienced the sharp constant pain on the left side of my neck.
I attempted to swim through the pain and just take Advil. However, one week later, the pain is so intense that I now cannot swim at all. As of yesterday, my shoulder and left arm are numb. It hurts to inhale deeply on land or in the water.
I've alerted the chiropractor (although I will not go in for another session!) and am making an appointment with my general doctor. Advil, Tylenol and Aleve no longer work.
Do you guys have other recommendations like:
See a Physical Therapist
Get deep tissue massages
Apply heat and/ or cold
Get X Ray
CAT Scan
Something else?
Sux to not swim! :cry: Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Parents
Former Member
Wow:groovy::applaud:I said you could call her, and you up and bring the whole fam...:thhbbb:
I am indeed very happy to hear this. Can't wait to hear the other side of the story.:woot:
Mark
Whew! It's been a long but productive day I think.
In summary I'm pursuing both the traditional MD route and the chiropractic route.
Just a quick update. . .
MD in the AM
Took Xrays - nothing unusual showing up there
Are working on scheduling and approving me for an MRI - this process will take about a week to two weeks according to them
At which point, they will assess my situation and then refer me to a specialist (if necessary).
They offered to give me codeine for pain - NO WAY (I declined).
No swimming or exercise of any kind
***
Chiropractor in the PM
Who am I to sit around and wait for weeks on end while not doing anything?
In the meantime, I went to see Glider's (Mark's) wife who was very, very kind to fit me into her schedule on such short notice. I have to say that Dr. Sandy is extremely well educated, very patient, and has quite the magic touch!!
Mark, you are a lucky man!! :notworthy:
Full X Rays taken
Thorough 1st patient eval conducted
Numerous misalignments noted and adjustments made on the spot (gentle adjustments might I add)
Results were: Increased range of motion; significantly decreased pain in the neck area; numbness in arm and leg gone
Advised to not take any over the counter pain medication (I like this!)
She was awesome! I will continue to see her (and now my mom wants to go and give it a try for her issues). I figured that I had nothing to lose and it (chiropractic treatments) seems to be going very well at this point.
No swimming for now. . . That's okay as I'm feeling so much better.
Thank you all for your wonderful insight and feedback. Will keep you posted!
$20?! It's time to change my avatar to a neck brace! I give you boys an inch and you take a mile. . . :rofl:
Wow:groovy::applaud:I said you could call her, and you up and bring the whole fam...:thhbbb:
I am indeed very happy to hear this. Can't wait to hear the other side of the story.:woot:
Mark
Whew! It's been a long but productive day I think.
In summary I'm pursuing both the traditional MD route and the chiropractic route.
Just a quick update. . .
MD in the AM
Took Xrays - nothing unusual showing up there
Are working on scheduling and approving me for an MRI - this process will take about a week to two weeks according to them
At which point, they will assess my situation and then refer me to a specialist (if necessary).
They offered to give me codeine for pain - NO WAY (I declined).
No swimming or exercise of any kind
***
Chiropractor in the PM
Who am I to sit around and wait for weeks on end while not doing anything?
In the meantime, I went to see Glider's (Mark's) wife who was very, very kind to fit me into her schedule on such short notice. I have to say that Dr. Sandy is extremely well educated, very patient, and has quite the magic touch!!
Mark, you are a lucky man!! :notworthy:
Full X Rays taken
Thorough 1st patient eval conducted
Numerous misalignments noted and adjustments made on the spot (gentle adjustments might I add)
Results were: Increased range of motion; significantly decreased pain in the neck area; numbness in arm and leg gone
Advised to not take any over the counter pain medication (I like this!)
She was awesome! I will continue to see her (and now my mom wants to go and give it a try for her issues). I figured that I had nothing to lose and it (chiropractic treatments) seems to be going very well at this point.
No swimming for now. . . That's okay as I'm feeling so much better.
Thank you all for your wonderful insight and feedback. Will keep you posted!
$20?! It's time to change my avatar to a neck brace! I give you boys an inch and you take a mile. . . :rofl:
