Re: frustration - me too! and rib pain???

[Guest guest]

Joanne,

The temporary disability (At least in California) is generally only for a few

months at a time - it is not a big deal - they simply send you a form your

doctor fills out (or sometimes one you fill out) and it continues. Just make

sure you send in the form as soon as they send it to you so your next check

isn't delayed. Because it is temporary - they don't generally approve it for

more than a few months at a time. But you don't have to go through the whole

approval process again.

from California

>

> I totally sympathize. I was let go from my job because I had repeated back

pain flare-ups. Then I got unemployment. Then I finally just got a notice

about temporary state disability insurance but I am totally confused by it

because it appears that it ends in December - so it's only for four months.

Meanwhile, I get a letter from EDD saying I no longer qualify for unemployment,

which I understand...and then a week later a letter from a different EDD

department saying I have to go for a mandatory interview for my " continued claim

form " ????

>

> I also am troubled by this new symptom: my right ribs hurt - It hurts to take

a deep breathe, or cough, or lift anything heavy, or stretch. They're sore.

It's been getting sort of worse over the past week. I do not want to go back to

the doctor because I was just in about ten days ago and it's so darned

expensive....

>

> I am majorly stressed: worried about money, no health insurance, and feeling

lonely too....

>

> I'd be very grateful for suggestions,

> thanks,

> Joanne

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Joanne,

I have had RA for close to 20 years, and I believe in my chiropractor more than

any drug or rheumatologist.  I have always found the quickest and most relief

from getting my spine adjusted. I see my chiropractor  as often as I

can.  Usually 3 - 4 times a week.  I can tell when my ribs are out, or my

lower back is twisted, or my neck is crammed down into my shoulders.  And when

i have flares and nodules in my shoulders, he uses a little device called an

activator that dissolves (for lack of a better word) the inflamed nodules.  I

can feel the release all the way down to my finger tips.  

I realize there may not be chiropractors like mine, but I can honestly say I

have never met a more professional, compassionate, reliable doctor than my

chiropractor and his staff.  Where do you live?  I would ask my chiropractor

if he could recommend someone in your area.

Take care,

(musiclvr3237)

 

From: Joanne <jo_wh@...>

Subject: [ ] frustration - me too! and rib pain???

Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 1:28 PM

 

I totally sympathize. I was let go from my job because I had repeated back pain

flare-ups. Then I got unemployment. Then I finally just got a notice about

temporary state disability insurance but I am totally confused by it because it

appears that it ends in December - so it's only for four months. Meanwhile, I

get a letter from EDD saying I no longer qualify for unemployment, which I

understand...and then a week later a letter from a different EDD department

saying I have to go for a mandatory interview for my " continued claim form " ????

I also am troubled by this new symptom: my right ribs hurt - It hurts to take a

deep breathe, or cough, or lift anything heavy, or stretch. They're sore. It's

been getting sort of worse over the past week. I do not want to go back to the

doctor because I was just in about ten days ago and it's so darned expensive....

I am majorly stressed: worried about money, no health insurance, and feeling

lonely too....

I'd be very grateful for suggestions,

thanks,

Joanne

[Guest guest]

I do not know the true facts on this but I was under the impression that

people with RA should not be using a chiropractor. Not a big fan of them

myself, yes I have gone to a few many years ago but I do know some people

who swear by them, not RA patients though.

in PA

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 2:02 PM, (musiclvr) <musiclvr3237@...>wrote:

>

>

> Hi Joanne,

> I have had RA for close to 20 years, and I believe in my chiropractor more

> than any drug or rheumatologist. I have always found the quickest and most

> relief from getting my spine adjusted. I see my chiropractor as often as I

> can. Usually 3 - 4 times a week. I can tell when my ribs are out, or my

> lower back is twisted, or my neck is crammed down into my shoulders. And

> when i have flares and nodules in my shoulders, he uses a little device

> called an activator that dissolves (for lack of a better word) the inflamed

> nodules. I can feel the release all the way down to my finger tips.

> I realize there may not be chiropractors like mine, but I can honestly say

> I have never met a more professional, compassionate, reliable doctor than my

> chiropractor and his staff. Where do you live? I would ask my chiropractor

> if he could recommend someone in your area.

> Take care,

> (musiclvr3237)

>

>

>

>

> From: Joanne <jo_wh@... <jo_wh%40>>

> Subject: [ ] frustration - me too! and rib pain???

> < %40>

> Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 1:28 PM

>

>

>

> I totally sympathize. I was let go from my job because I had repeated back

> pain flare-ups. Then I got unemployment. Then I finally just got a notice

> about temporary state disability insurance but I am totally confused by it

> because it appears that it ends in December - so it's only for four months.

> Meanwhile, I get a letter from EDD saying I no longer qualify for

> unemployment, which I understand...and then a week later a letter from a

> different EDD department saying I have to go for a mandatory interview for

> my " continued claim form " ????

>

> I also am troubled by this new symptom: my right ribs hurt - It hurts to

> take a deep breathe, or cough, or lift anything heavy, or stretch. They're

> sore. It's been getting sort of worse over the past week. I do not want to

> go back to the doctor because I was just in about ten days ago and it's so

> darned expensive....

>

> I am majorly stressed: worried about money, no health insurance, and

> feeling lonely too....

>

> I'd be very grateful for suggestions,

> thanks,

> Joanne

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I do not know the true facts on this but I was under the impression that

> people with RA should not be using a chiropractor. Not a big fan of them

> myself, yes I have gone to a few many years ago but I do know some people

> who swear by them, not RA patients though.

http://www.chirobase.org/

EJ

[Guest guest]

I am sure most people who see rheumatologists are told not to seek chiropractic

care.  The last two rheumatologists, as well as my current one  have told me to

stop seeing mine.  But to each their own, I guess.  I would fire my

rheumatologist before I would think of leaving my chiropractor.  I am also quite

sure that most doctors do not like chiropractors as chiropractice care is a more

natural cure than using perscriptions.  My apologizes if I have offended

anyone's beliefs.

(musiclvr3237)

[Guest guest]

,

Chiropractic manipulation of the joints and cervical spine in a person

with rheumatoid arthritis can cause damage. Manipulation of the

cervical spine in a person with rheumatoid arthritis can be dangerous.

There is nothing natural about high-velocity manipulation of your

spine - and it's certainly not a cure.

Not an MD

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 3:31 PM, (musiclvr)

<musiclvr3237@...> wrote:

> I am sure most people who see rheumatologists are told not to seek

chiropractic care.  The last two rheumatologists, as well as my current one 

have told me to stop seeing mine.  But to each their own, I guess.  I would fire

my rheumatologist before I would think of leaving my chiropractor.  I am also

quite sure that most doctors do not like chiropractors as chiropractice care is

a more natural cure than using perscriptions.  My apologizes if I have offended

anyone's beliefs.

> (musiclvr3237)

[Guest guest]

:

You took the words right out of my mouth!

I DO believe spinal manipulation, much like massage therapy is a temporary

measure for relief, but ultimately it may cause more damage than its worth....

OKD

[Guest guest]

,

 

You are absolutely correct.  I apologize for using the word " cure " .  It is not

a cure.  But it is not a " manipulation " of the spine either.  It is an

" adjustment " .   To manipulate the cervical spine would be to move, arrange or

to manage shrewdly or deviously, or to tamper with or falsify it. 

Chiropractors adjust the cervical spine.  They move it to make it fit and make

it work correctly.  They settle the spine and arrange it to free it from

differences or descrepancies.   Medical doctors have chosen to use the word

maniuplation for their benefit, but in reality, prescription drugs are more

manipulating than adjusting. 

Everyone is going to believe what they want, but for me, I do not feel bad for

those with RA who do not seek chiropractic help.  They are just brain washed

by MD's and will probably take dozens of pills a day only to find they are

still in pain plus have internal problems as well.  As far as " natural " . 

Adjusting the spine to help it function the way it is suppose to is far more

natural than any man-made drug I am taking.

(musiclvr3237) 

> I am sure most people who see rheumatologists are told not to seek

chiropractic care.  The last two rheumatologists, as well as my current one 

have told me to stop seeing mine.  But to each their own, I guess.  I would

fire my rheumatologist before I would think of leaving my chiropractor.  I am

also quite sure that most doctors do not like chiropractors as chiropractice

care is a more natural cure than using perscriptions.  My apologizes if I have

offended anyone's beliefs.

> (musiclvr3237)