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Chiropractic & epilepsy
Sun, 04/24/2005 - 13:11Topic: Complementary Therapies
I don't know if anyone has ran across this...but I had to go to my Chiro the other day, as I pulled my back out. While there, I told him that I was recently diagnosed with EP. He informed me that he couldn't adjut my neck, cause that may cause more seizures. I know my low back pain is coming from my neck, and just don't know what to do! Do I take the chance, relieve the back pain for seizures?? what a horrible toss-up!Also, during sleep I had 3 seizures. I almost could feel the electric charge generate down my spine into the are of my low back. At that point I screamed out, cause the pain was just intolerable.If anyone has experienced anything like this, I sure would like to hear your comments.Warmly,classy1
Comments
Re: Chiropractic & epilepsy
Submitted by bleedingheart on Thu, 2007-04-05 - 00:28
I see a chiropractor once a month for adjustments because I work as a horticultural labourer, which does produce a few minor backaches. But this kind of work is my exercise and it helps me feel good, thus increasing my seizure threshhold. But I still have to see my chiro if I am to continue this active job. I have never had any seizures from my chiro treatments and I almost always feel better the day after seeing him. My family physician says it is okay for me to see a chiro.
Re: Re: Chiropractic & epilepsy
Submitted by DrFrankmeister on Sun, 2007-06-17 - 11:42
Chiropractic and Epilepsy
Hi Classy 1
I'm sorry to hear that your chiropractor was uninformed about chiropractic research supporting upper cervical adjusting and the reduction of frequency and intensity of epilepsy.
I have been maintaining a chiropractic information website since 1997. As I read or locate research on specific conditions I add it to the website.
I just completed a new page on Chiropractic and Epilepsy:
http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Epilepsy.shtml
This is one of many conditions and disorders which respond well to chiropractic care. A more complete list of Conditions is at:
http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Conditions.shtml
I hope you will find that page of value.
I hope you will consider seeking another chiropractor who is better informed about chiropractic research, and who is skilled in upper cervical adjusting.
Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Frankp@chiro.org
"The Doc on The Block"
http://www.chiro.org/acc/
The Chiropractic Resource Organization
http://www.chiro.org
Editor for the HealthQuest Newsletter
http://www.healthquestnewsletter.com
Re: Chiropractic & epilepsy
Submitted by momoftwingirls on Mon, 2011-11-14 - 16:50
Hi there, What is TLE?
Hi there, What is TLE?