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Chiropractic & epilepsy

Sun, 04/24/2005 - 13:11
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

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Re: Chiropractic & epilepsy

Submitted by blaizingsunshine on Mon, 2006-08-07 - 11:09
I see a chiropractor on a regular basis for neck and hip alignment as well as migraine relief. His adjustments have actually helped me with seizure control. I guess we are all very individual people and what works for some will not always work for others. My chiro was excited at the prospect of being able to help me with control issues -- apparently the chiropractic school he attended was one that teached manipulation of the spinal nerves as whole will inevitably help with seizure control as opposed to hindering it. Different schools of thought, I assume from your own chiropractor. Blessings, mel

Re: Chiropractic & epilepsy

Submitted by Tina Davis on Fri, 2006-10-06 - 00:44
Hi Classy, I have been diagnosed for a couple of years with more auras than full on siezures lately, but have found that chiro is very helpful in getting oxygen to the brain. I have a thing called a "cranial" which is done around your neck and jawline. My head feels so clear afterwards and I can fully recommend them from my experience. I believe it is very important tho to find a chiro who knows exactly what they are doing - good luck from over in Oz!

Re: Re: Chiropractic & epilepsy

Submitted by heidi on Tue, 2007-05-22 - 12:37
I want to chime in on this post--I have never had a definite diagnosis, but all of my symptoms led my neurologist to treat me for TLE, and I've responded to treatment, so I consider that to be my problem. I've started going to a chiropractor recently, and what do you know, I had cranial bone pressure on my left temporal lobe! She has been adjusting that, and I've noticed a little bit of change, but it hasn't been long yet.

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