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Chiropractic & epilepsy
Sun, 04/24/2005 - 13:11Comments
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Chiropractic & epilepsy
Submitted by Yakota on Wed, 2005-04-20 - 13:06
RE: Chiropractic & epilepsy
Submitted by mommy2kyra on Wed, 2005-04-20 - 18:00
I'm sorry to hear that you're in such pain! I just threw a rib out of place last week, and I too am in horrible pain. My current chiropractor gave me a quick adjustment, and said that he didn't want to do more because I am nursing. What the??? My other chiropractor (who I saw for many years, and I trust very much) NEVER said anything about avoiding getting adjustments because I'm epileptic! He also adjusted me when I was 8 1/2 months preggo, when my current guy wouldn't touch me with a 10-foot pole! It turns out that chiropractic is this other guy's second medical profession, he's mainly a anestesiologist (sp?)..so, I think that he just doesn't have the experience and knowledge that my other chiropractor has.
Anyyyyway....neither of them were concerned about a seizure being induced by a neck adjustment. And, out of the last 14 years that I've ssen a chiropractor, I've never had a seizure after being adjusted. If you aren't terribly attatched to this chiropractor, you might want to seek a second opinion. Or, try calling your local Epilepsy Foundation and get their opinion, just to ease your mind. Good luck, I hope that your pain goes away soon!
Heather :)
I'm sorry to hear that you're in such pain! I just threw a rib out of place last week, and I too am in horrible pain. My current chiropractor gave me a quick adjustment, and said that he didn't want to do more because I am nursing. What the??? My other chiropractor (who I saw for many years, and I trust very much) NEVER said anything about avoiding getting adjustments because I'm epileptic! He also adjusted me when I was 8 1/2 months preggo, when my current guy wouldn't touch me with a 10-foot pole! It turns out that chiropractic is this other guy's second medical profession, he's mainly a anestesiologist (sp?)..so, I think that he just doesn't have the experience and knowledge that my other chiropractor has.
Anyyyyway....neither of them were concerned about a seizure being induced by a neck adjustment. And, out of the last 14 years that I've ssen a chiropractor, I've never had a seizure after being adjusted. If you aren't terribly attatched to this chiropractor, you might want to seek a second opinion. Or, try calling your local Epilepsy Foundation and get their opinion, just to ease your mind. Good luck, I hope that your pain goes away soon!
Heather :)
RE: RE: RE: RE: Chiropractic & epilepsy
Submitted by spiz on Wed, 2005-04-20 - 11:06
I agree with Cedar. My problem area is the A2 and A4 and the Chiropractor wouldn't snap, crackle or pop me there. But she did do heat therapy and it was great. Given, the 'greatness' wears off quicker than I would like but it's better than nothing. It evidently does have to do with location.-Spiz