Back and joint pain suffers

Hi KimmyBean and welcome to the chronic forum. If you will use the search feature here at the forum you should be able to pull up information on various types of things members have tried in an effort to lower their pain levels. I think pretty much any true chronic pain patient knows that medication alone is not the key to reducing their pain levels. It can take a variety of things to help lower the pain, it boils down to what works best for the individual. Pain is a very individual thing, no two are alike. Just like our medications, what works for me may have no effect on your pain.

You asked about prolotheraqpy and yes we have had some try it. One thing we found out is most insurance companies will not pay for it and it can be very expensive for the patient.

I was involved in a car accident in the early 80's and injured my neck. After 3 months of PT I still had limited movement and severe pain. I went to a dr that had been treating my sister for s few years and he did acupuncture. My sister was able to avoid neck surgery for a few years. I had 9 acupuncture treatments and was totally pain free by the end of my treatments. It can work great for some with muscular problems. He had been taught by a Chinese dr and was very successful with some patients. He told me up front if I did not feel any better after the third treatment that it was not going to help me and I appreciated his honesty.

Anyway, I wanted to pop on and tell you hello and welcome aboard. Also, we like for all new members to take a look at the rules that have been put in place by the owner/administrator of the forum. We do not expect everyone to learn them all over night, just become familiar with them. Also, please do not post the name of any medical provider that may be treating you, the administrator prefers we not do that. This type of info can be exchanged via private email.

Take care.....Susie