Re: Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten relief??

[Guest guest]

hey karen, i started using a chiropractor in 1997. i go about twice a month.

it does seem to bring me some relief. i can definatly tell when i need to go.

the only thing i do not like is traction on my neck. lower back fine.

adjustments to my neck fine. but something about traction......i work for a

chiropractor now so my adjustments are free now. my old insurance only covered

$1000/yr.

medicare ususally covers 12 visits a year. i had one that was also a

naprapath. they did alot of massage and heat packs that were wonderful!!!! of

coarse

my appts then would last almost 2 hours, but it was great. it was hard for me

to give him up once i started working at the other. i actually thought about

paying out of my pocket. but i can't>>> oh well kathy in il

[Guest guest]

I tried one for a while. I got to the point where I could not relax because I

was worried it would hurt. It often did. I found much better results with a

massage therapist.

[Guest guest]

I tried one for a while. I got to the point where I could not relax because I

was worried it would hurt. It often did. I found much better results with a

massage therapist.

[Guest guest]

, my person opinion is not to go to a chiropractor but that is not to say

you wouldn't benefit from seeing one. My suggestion is to try a registered

massage therapist, one that has a good knowledge of RA. I was very leery of

going but my dil talked me into it and I am so glad she did. The girl I see is

very aware of which joints hurt me the most and it depends on how I feel as to

how deep she massages. I come out of there so relaxed I could fall asleep. In

the beginning I was going once a week, mainly for neck and shoulders and now I

go maybe once every two or three months. The pain in my neck and shoulders is

very minimal at the moment and I have to give her full credit for this. Again,

I have nothing against chiropractors and it is just my preference to see a

massage therapist.

Hugs

June

[ ] Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten relief??

Has anyone tried going to a chiropractor? Our staff meeting featured a local

well respected chiropractor- mostly tips on desk excercise, postures, lifting,

etc.. My rheumatologist basically has not outlawed anything - as long as it does

no harm- she says go for it. I have RA - do some yoga and the usually amount of

drugs (MTX and Remicade and the dreaded pred and all the stomach meds that has

entailed.) Anyone here tried a chiro for some symptoms? Any luck? Any

problems?Thought if nothing else it could reduce some stress related stuff.

(Still not sure about job/lay off status- and it has impacted on RA).

Thanks and hugs,

[Guest guest]

Hi, ! I haven't tried it, but I do strongly advise that you don't

let anyone manipulate your neck.

ChiroWeb.com

" Careful When Adjusting Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis " :

http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/16/23/12.html

QuackWatch.org

" Chiropractic Neck Manipulation and Stroke " :

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/chirostroke.html

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten

relief??

> Has anyone tried going to a chiropractor? Our staff meeting featured a

local well respected chiropractor- mostly tips on desk excercise,

postures, lifting, etc.. My rheumatologist basically has not outlawed

anything - as long as it does no harm- she says go for it. I have RA -

do some yoga and the usually amount of drugs (MTX and Remicade and the

dreaded pred and all the stomach meds that has entailed.) Anyone here

tried a chiro for some symptoms? Any luck? Any problems?Thought if

nothing else it could reduce some stress related stuff. (Still not sure

about job/lay off status- and it has impacted on RA).

>

> Thanks and hugs,

>

[Guest guest]

My son works for a chiropractor (does the set ups) and I go there once in a

while. I am amazed at how much it helps me to go. She works on my hands by

putting moist heat on for 15 minutes, then doing an ultrasound. The first time

I went I thought I was probably wasting my time but could not believe the relief

immediately afterwards. The ultrasound and heat help the circulation. It also

does something like release something (can't remember the official names) to

help promote healing. Not that we can be healed but it does help. I bought the

heating pads that she uses at Sally Beauty Supply. They are mitts that heat up.

I put lotion on my hands, then vinyl gloves on, then put the mitts on. It

really brings a lot of relief at home.

Becky

Re: [ ] Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten

relief??

hey karen, i started using a chiropractor in 1997. i go about twice a month.

it does seem to bring me some relief. i can definatly tell when i need to go.

the only thing i do not like is traction on my neck. lower back fine.

adjustments to my neck fine. but something about traction......i work for a

chiropractor now so my adjustments are free now. my old insurance only covered

$1000/yr.

medicare ususally covers 12 visits a year. i had one that was also a

naprapath. they did alot of massage and heat packs that were wonderful!!!! of

coarse

my appts then would last almost 2 hours, but it was great. it was hard for me

to give him up once i started working at the other. i actually thought about

paying out of my pocket. but i can't>>> oh well kathy in il

[Guest guest]

I have been going to the chiropractor for years(since

about 1990)and they have helped me,some more than

others-you may have to try several before you find one

that is right for you.Be advised I was only recently

dx'd with an autoimmune problem so I have not been on

any of the meds so weakened bones and ligaments has

not been a concern. I've made major changes in my diet

and I feel better so depending on test results next

month hopefully I can avoid the meds for yet awhile.

FINGERS CROSSED in NJ--- natesmom4@...

wrote:

> My son works for a chiropractor (does the set ups)

> and I go there once in a while. I am amazed at how

> much it helps me to go. She works on my hands by

> putting moist heat on for 15 minutes, then doing an

> ultrasound. The first time I went I thought I was

> probably wasting my time but could not believe the

> relief immediately afterwards. The ultrasound and

> heat help the circulation. It also does something

> like release something (can't remember the official

> names) to help promote healing. Not that we can be

> healed but it does help. I bought the heating pads

> that she uses at Sally Beauty Supply. They are

> mitts that heat up. I put lotion on my hands, then

> vinyl gloves on, then put the mitts on. It really

> brings a lot of relief at home.

>

> Becky

> Re: [ ] Use of Chiropractors-

> Anyone tried and gotten relief??

>

>

> hey karen, i started using a chiropractor in 1997.

> i go about twice a month.

> it does seem to bring me some relief. i can

> definatly tell when i need to go.

> the only thing i do not like is traction on my

> neck. lower back fine.

> adjustments to my neck fine. but something about

> traction......i work for a

> chiropractor now so my adjustments are free now.

> my old insurance only covered $1000/yr.

> medicare ususally covers 12 visits a year. i had

> one that was also a

> naprapath. they did alot of massage and heat packs

> that were wonderful!!!! of coarse

> my appts then would last almost 2 hours, but it

> was great. it was hard for me

> to give him up once i started working at the

> other. i actually thought about

> paying out of my pocket. but i can't>>> oh well

> kathy in il

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've been getting chiropractic care on and off for 14 years. I've

seen half a dozen different docs. After getting diagnosed with RA, I

carefully sought and found a very gentle chiropractor who has

knowledge of RA. (I made sure he was aware that RA can cause cervical

spine instability--a serious concern with neck adjustments.) I get

tremendous relief from chiropractic care.

Sierra

> > My son works for a chiropractor (does the set ups)

> > and I go there once in a while. I am amazed at how

> > much it helps me to go. She works on my hands by

> > putting moist heat on for 15 minutes, then doing an

> > ultrasound. The first time I went I thought I was

> > probably wasting my time but could not believe the

> > relief immediately afterwards. The ultrasound and

> > heat help the circulation. It also does something

> > like release something (can't remember the official

> > names) to help promote healing. Not that we can be

> > healed but it does help. I bought the heating pads

> > that she uses at Sally Beauty Supply. They are

> > mitts that heat up. I put lotion on my hands, then

> > vinyl gloves on, then put the mitts on. It really

> > brings a lot of relief at home.

> >

> > Becky

> > Re: [ ] Use of Chiropractors-

> > Anyone tried and gotten relief??

> >

> >

> > hey karen, i started using a chiropractor in 1997.

> > i go about twice a month.

> > it does seem to bring me some relief. i can

> > definatly tell when i need to go.

> > the only thing i do not like is traction on my

> > neck. lower back fine.

> > adjustments to my neck fine. but something about

> > traction......i work for a

> > chiropractor now so my adjustments are free now.

> > my old insurance only covered $1000/yr.

> > medicare ususally covers 12 visits a year. i had

> > one that was also a

> > naprapath. they did alot of massage and heat packs

> > that were wonderful!!!! of coarse

> > my appts then would last almost 2 hours, but it

> > was great. it was hard for me

> > to give him up once i started working at the

> > other. i actually thought about

> > paying out of my pocket. but i can't>>> oh well

> > kathy in il

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

My rheumy gave me the okay to use the chiropractor. He actually was excited

that I had full access to one since my son worked there and could regularly do

the ultrasound on my hands as needed. The chiropractor cautioned, however, that

since I had just had a cortisone injection in my knee, that she would not use

the ultrasound on my knee. She told me why but I can't remember. She said

moist heat only for my knee at home as needed. I've never had any adjustments

at all. The heat, ultrasound, and massage were all. Chiropractors do not just

do adjustments, or at least some do other things. This one does acupuncture,

massage, nutrition, etc.

Becky

Re: [ ] Use of Chiropractors-

> Anyone tried and gotten relief??

>

>

> hey karen, i started using a chiropractor in 1997.

> i go about twice a month.

> it does seem to bring me some relief. i can

> definatly tell when i need to go.

> the only thing i do not like is traction on my

> neck. lower back fine.

> adjustments to my neck fine. but something about

> traction......i work for a

> chiropractor now so my adjustments are free now.

> my old insurance only covered $1000/yr.

> medicare ususally covers 12 visits a year. i had

> one that was also a

> naprapath. they did alot of massage and heat packs

> that were wonderful!!!! of coarse

> my appts then would last almost 2 hours, but it

> was great. it was hard for me

> to give him up once i started working at the

> other. i actually thought about

> paying out of my pocket. but i can't>>> oh well

> kathy in il

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Becky

Is this chiropractor that also does nutrition and acupuncture

certified in these areas? (I'm not sure if certification is the

right word - but received formal education in these areas beyond what

they received in chiropractic school?)

Just wondering...

McK

> My rheumy gave me the okay to use the chiropractor. He actually

was excited that I had full access to one since my son worked there

and could regularly do the ultrasound on my hands as needed. The

chiropractor cautioned, however, that since I had just had a

cortisone injection in my knee, that she would not use the ultrasound

on my knee. She told me why but I can't remember. She said moist

heat only for my knee at home as needed. I've never had any

adjustments at all. The heat, ultrasound, and massage were all.

Chiropractors do not just do adjustments, or at least some do other

things. This one does acupuncture, massage, nutrition, etc.

>

> Becky

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. My insurance will cover - 24 visits a year-

at least as long as I remain insured. I hear lay off announcements are due early

this week. Beware the Ides of March I guess. I know I can COBRA- assuming the

unemployment benefits will conver the cost. Sorry for complaining. I know others

have situations I would not trade with that can't be fixed with a new job. I

have been pretty much working for the last 22 years straight ( same profession

not same employer- and the thought of being jobless....of course right before my

50th birthday - is scary. I guess I have to look at this a new chapter. This is

a great and caring group.

> My rheumy gave me the okay to use the chiropractor. He actually was excited

> that I had full access to one since my son worked there and could regularly do

> the ultrasound on my hands as needed. The chiropractor cautioned, however,

that

> since I had just had a cortisone injection in my knee, that she would not use

> the ultrasound on my knee. She told me why but I can't remember. She said

> moist heat only for my knee at home as needed. I've never had any adjustments

> at all. The heat, ultrasound, and massage were all. Chiropractors do not

just

> do adjustments, or at least some do other things. This one does acupuncture,

> massage, nutrition, etc.

>

> Becky

> Re: [ ] Use of Chiropractors-

> > Anyone tried and gotten relief??

> >

> >

> > hey karen, i started using a chiropractor in 1997.

> > i go about twice a month.

> > it does seem to bring me some relief. i can

> > definatly tell when i need to go.

> > the only thing i do not like is traction on my

> > neck. lower back fine.

> > adjustments to my neck fine. but something about

> > traction......i work for a

> > chiropractor now so my adjustments are free now.

> > my old insurance only covered $1000/yr.

> > medicare ususally covers 12 visits a year. i had

> > one that was also a

> > naprapath. they did alot of massage and heat packs

> > that were wonderful!!!! of coarse

> > my appts then would last almost 2 hours, but it

> > was great. it was hard for me

> > to give him up once i started working at the

> > other. i actually thought about

> > paying out of my pocket. but i can't>>> oh well

> > kathy in il

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I think I will print out and take with me. After that bout with PES

and blood clots- I have been wary of something new.

> Hi, ! I haven't tried it, but I do strongly advise that you don't

> let anyone manipulate your neck.

>

> ChiroWeb.com

> " Careful When Adjusting Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis " :

>

> http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/16/23/12.html

>

>

> QuackWatch.org

> " Chiropractic Neck Manipulation and Stroke " :

>

> http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/chirostroke.html

>

>

>

>

> I'll tell you where to go!

>

> Mayo Clinic in Rochester

> http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

>

> s Hopkins Medicine

> http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

>

>

> [ ] Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten

> relief??

>

>

> > Has anyone tried going to a chiropractor? Our staff meeting featured a

> local well respected chiropractor- mostly tips on desk excercise,

> postures, lifting, etc.. My rheumatologist basically has not outlawed

> anything - as long as it does no harm- she says go for it. I have RA -

> do some yoga and the usually amount of drugs (MTX and Remicade and the

> dreaded pred and all the stomach meds that has entailed.) Anyone here

> tried a chiro for some symptoms? Any luck? Any problems?Thought if

> nothing else it could reduce some stress related stuff. (Still not sure

> about job/lay off status- and it has impacted on RA).

> >

> > Thanks and hugs,

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kathi -I appreciate this. I will research before certain things are done.

> hey karen, i started using a chiropractor in 1997. i go about twice a month.

> it does seem to bring me some relief. i can definatly tell when i need to go.

> the only thing i do not like is traction on my neck. lower back fine.

> adjustments to my neck fine. but something about traction......i work for a

> chiropractor now so my adjustments are free now. my old insurance only covered

> $1000/yr.

> medicare ususally covers 12 visits a year. i had one that was also a

> naprapath. they did alot of massage and heat packs that were wonderful!!!! of

> coarse

> my appts then would last almost 2 hours, but it was great. it was hard for me

> to give him up once i started working at the other. i actually thought about

> paying out of my pocket. but i can't>>> oh well kathy in il

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks June. I would like to see a massage therapist. Actually my doctor

recommended a massage being done. I mentioned a professional therapist and she

smile and said...no I think a cute young man might be better. I love her. Her

sense of humor and compassion are top notch.

> , my person opinion is not to go to a chiropractor but that is not to say

> you wouldn't benefit from seeing one. My suggestion is to try a registered

> massage therapist, one that has a good knowledge of RA. I was very leery of

> going but my dil talked me into it and I am so glad she did. The girl I see is

> very aware of which joints hurt me the most and it depends on how I feel as to

> how deep she massages. I come out of there so relaxed I could fall asleep. In

> the beginning I was going once a week, mainly for neck and shoulders and now I

> go maybe once every two or three months. The pain in my neck and shoulders is

> very minimal at the moment and I have to give her full credit for this.

Again,

> I have nothing against chiropractors and it is just my preference to see a

> massage therapist.

>

> Hugs

> June

> [ ] Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten relief??

>

>

> Has anyone tried going to a chiropractor? Our staff meeting featured a local

> well respected chiropractor- mostly tips on desk excercise, postures, lifting,

> etc.. My rheumatologist basically has not outlawed anything - as long as it

does

> no harm- she says go for it. I have RA - do some yoga and the usually amount

of

> drugs (MTX and Remicade and the dreaded pred and all the stomach meds that has

> entailed.) Anyone here tried a chiro for some symptoms? Any luck? Any

> problems?Thought if nothing else it could reduce some stress related stuff.

> (Still not sure about job/lay off status- and it has impacted on RA).

>

> Thanks and hugs,

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

- The pain did occur to me. I appreciate the alternate suggestion. You might

get a chuckle out of my rheumy suggestion in my response to June.Thanks and

Hugs,

> I tried one for a while. I got to the point where I could not relax because I

> was worried it would hurt. It often did. I found much better results with a

> massage therapist.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, that is my kind of doctor, compassion and humour, key elements. I work

with Ed Keystone(head of research and known world wide) teaching his med

students. He gives me a hug and a kiss on the cheek when introducing me,teases

me about my hitting on him etc. The students love him and hang on every word he

utters. I am not his patient but I know he always gives his patients a hug when

they enter his office and again when they leave.

Hugs

June

Thanks June. I would like to see a massage therapist. Actually my doctor

recommended a massage being done. I mentioned a professional therapist and she

smile and said...no I think a cute young man might be better. I love her. Her

sense of humor and compassion are top notch.

> , my person opinion is not to go to a chiropractor but that is not to

say

> you wouldn't benefit from seeing one. My suggestion is to try a registered

> massage therapist, one that has a good knowledge of RA. I was very leery of

> going but my dil talked me into it and I am so glad she did. The girl I see

is

> very aware of which joints hurt me the most and it depends on how I feel as

to

> how deep she massages. I come out of there so relaxed I could fall asleep.

In

> the beginning I was going once a week, mainly for neck and shoulders and now

I

> go maybe once every two or three months. The pain in my neck and shoulders

is

> very minimal at the moment and I have to give her full credit for this.

Again,

> I have nothing against chiropractors and it is just my preference to see a

> massage therapist.

>

> Hugs

> June

> [ ] Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten

relief??

>

>

> Has anyone tried going to a chiropractor? Our staff meeting featured a

local

> well respected chiropractor- mostly tips on desk excercise, postures,

lifting,

> etc.. My rheumatologist basically has not outlawed anything - as long as it

does

> no harm- she says go for it. I have RA - do some yoga and the usually amount

of

> drugs (MTX and Remicade and the dreaded pred and all the stomach meds that

has

> entailed.) Anyone here tried a chiro for some symptoms? Any luck? Any

> problems?Thought if nothing else it could reduce some stress related stuff.

> (Still not sure about job/lay off status- and it has impacted on RA).

>

> Thanks and hugs,

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes.

Becky

[ ] Re: Use of Chiropractors- Anyone tried and gotten

relief??

Becky

Is this chiropractor that also does nutrition and acupuncture

certified in these areas? (I'm not sure if certification is the

right word - but received formal education in these areas beyond what

they received in chiropractic school?)

Just wondering...

McK

> My rheumy gave me the okay to use the chiropractor. He actually

was excited that I had full access to one since my son worked there

and could regularly do the ultrasound on my hands as needed. The

chiropractor cautioned, however, that since I had just had a

cortisone injection in my knee, that she would not use the ultrasound

on my knee. She told me why but I can't remember. She said moist

heat only for my knee at home as needed. I've never had any

adjustments at all. The heat, ultrasound, and massage were all.

Chiropractors do not just do adjustments, or at least some do other

things. This one does acupuncture, massage, nutrition, etc.

>

> Becky