Chiropractic Adjustment?

Question

Its long im sorry but Please read.

On Monday 3-19-2012 I went to the chiropractor for the first time since I was like two years old. He popped my back and my neck. Before that I did the roller bed thing that like massages up and down your spine along with the electric thing that feels like a bunch of bugs crawling around your neck and shoulders. Sorry i don't know what those are called because he didn't really discuss it with me. Both my mom and sister have gone to this guy. In fact my mom goes weekly they both swear by chiropractors and love how they feel after. I didn't like the guy to much he was constantly dealing with other people and leaving me mid talk to go do other stuff, I don't feel like he was fully listening to me or understanding the pain I have in my mid back that is keeping me from sitting up straight. He pretty much treated me for everything he was treating my mom for. I do have headaches so he said to do the whole neck thing which I was hesitant to do. He told me to ice my neck and back if I had any pain.

Well about 20 mins after leaving I did not have any pain not even my mid back however I was struck with the worse nausea of my life!! I thought maybe I just needed to eat but after doing so it did nothing but worsen me. Few hours later all the pain was in my back again and now discomfort in my neck which wasn't there before ( I understand discomfort is normal afterwards) I iced it like he told me too. It did nothing really.... Well now a week.. almost two weeks later I am still completely nauseous!!!!! It is constant and seems to worsen everyday around 4pm.. NOTHING helps at all i've tried everything!! My mom says I need to go back and he will make it stop but I fear it will just make me a lot worse and that would be horrible! So what do you think is the reason I am feeling like this.. ( nauseous, weak, dizzy, lightheaded, faint) Will going back make me better?? I do have "foward head" as he called it and a small hump forming below my neck due to poor posture. I am trying to fix that but seeing how I cant sit up straight cause pain stops me and now if I move my neck to look left I am instantly running to the bathroom to puke its impossible to correct my posture. WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF THIS????? HOW DO I FIX IT???? Please anyone who can help I will really appreciate it THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING!! :)


BTW I've noticed when my mom gets home from the chiro she goes straight to bed for not feeling good... yet she goes back every week...?? hmm... Dunno if it matters but I am 22yrs old. Thanx again. Not really sure where to post this either so if in wrong spot I am sorry.

Answer 1

Hello to you "I'm just me". I noticed your question and the distress this has caused you. I sincerely hope you seek help soon, the five most dangerous words are "maybe it will go away".

The symptoms you mention "nauseous, weak, dizzy, lightheaded, faint" can be the result of different conditions. Dr. Stormy is correct in that it could be vagus nerve irritation. Your symptoms certainly point toward upper cervical (neck)/and or intracranial involvement. I would also agree with Dr. Stormy that VB dissection (referring to arteries that feed the brain having a tear in them)is in all probability not the case and is indeed extremely serious. However I have seen in practice these same arteries that feed the brain have a "kink" in them causing a decrease blood flow to the brain with certain movements of the head/neck. Similar to kinking a garden hose and decreasing the flow of water from the hose. This can be evidenced with magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and standard angiography (X-ray study using injected dye). These studies can show the "kink" if one exist.

Positional Vertigo has similar symptoms and can be diagnosed on physical examination without having to undergo the expensive testing.

You mentioned you have "forward head". This can cause or increase the likelihood of irritation to the nerves in the upper neck/base of the skull and create a number of symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, blood pressure difficulties, migraine, headaches, chronic tiredness.

There are yet other conditions that may need to be ruled out so you can see the need for proper evaluation followed by the appropriate care.

You spoke as if your doctor was distracted from you. I don't know why but I do know you need one that listens to you. Take the time to really listen and evaluate your condition and determine what is in your best interest and discuss this with you. Talk with your doctor and tell him your symptoms and concerns. I'll bet he will slow down and listen. If you feel that he doesn't, then it's time find a new chiropractor.



Even if you don't go back to him find another asap!!

I sincerely wish you the best.



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Answer 2

The answer is yes. Chiropractic may help alleviate any neurological problems which may cause sexual organ dysfunction. For women, chiropractic is even more important. A misaligned pelvis can pull and twist the uterus which makes conception difficult. For couples who are trying, I've always referred them to two doctors. A chiropractor, and an acupuncturist. Both are very effective, and both are significantly cheaper than fertility drugs. Not many couples can afford $4,000/month for medications.

Answer 3

Ok, I think you need to get yourself to a medical doctor ASAP. Tell them that you have had a chiropractic neck manipulation. I do not like the sounds of this - it may be nothing but you should get it checked.



See: http://www.chiropracticstroke.com/



Never let a chiropractor near your neck.

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/chiropractic-and-stroke/

Answer 4

Sounds like you need a different chiropractor or an osteopathic physician.



Both my wife and I have received regular chiropractic care for the last few months and it has helped my lower and upper back pain immensely. She feels much better to. She had to have her hypertension medication lowered, and is probably going to have to have it readjusted again because her blood pressure has been much better since seeing a chiropractor. He has also been working with her writs as she has the beginning stages of carpal tunnel syndrome, and his adjustments have helped her with that too.



You have to have a doctor that is right for you, and if he is not paying attention to you, then he is not practicing correct chiropractic care.

Answer 5

My experience with chiropractors have been nothing but tragic. I have absolutely no respect for these back and neck crackers at all, and can't for the life of me understand why they are in existence. My husband went to one of these quacks last year for minor back pain from shoveling snow and after something like the ninth "treatment" he was actually in much more back pain then when he started. So when he went in the next time, he received a unneeded neck "cracking". He was ok for a while, then started with the nausea,,dizziness, just like you are having. The idiot said that was normal and cracked his neck again...guess what happened..a stroke. DO NOT think you are too young for this to happen to you and DO NOT go near a chiropractor ever again. What in the world is with your mother? Have you been seen by a real doctor? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO6Hg2demcA&feature=related



edit I hope that i am wrong, and Dr stormy is right. Please go and get checked though.

Answer 6

Try to find an other chiropractor, he/she will be able to correct what has been adjusted wrong with your neck and back. I don't think discomfort after a treatment is normal, your muscles may work different after a treatment and that you might feel, but not discomfort, that sounds wrong. Before you find a new chiropractor ask around and/or use the internet to get information about the chiropractor. One more thing, you have to like and feel good about your chiropractor, also be able to comunicate good. Good luck and I hope you find a good one soon.

Answer 7

You get thee hence to a real MD, and let them know you had your upper neck adjusted.

The sooner the better.

Answer 8

Flower essences would be be a good option as well when choosing an alternative medicine.