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Who Has Or Is Suffering From Sharp Stabbing Chest Pain Only On The Left Side?

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:24:03 +0000

I am 26 yrs old and have been dealing with this for over a year and 1/2. I have been to 3 cardiologists who have confirmed that is not related to my heart. 3 card. and 5 other docs i have seen stated that it could be costochonditis but should have cleared after 6 months by being on roids and anti-inflammation meds. I have had EKGs, xrays, MRIs and stress tests, blood tests, urine tests all have come back negative. I have been through physical therapy as well. I am just 40 lbs overweight is what i am told each time. I have changed my eating habits, excercise by walking more.I am currently taking lyrica, robaxin, savella still feel pain and sometimes have really bad flares up that will take everything out of me.I am at a lost and the pain is taking over my life. I am miserable

For Occupational Therapists Only?

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:24:51 +0000

do occupational therapists work in settings like sport rehab or with athletes??? I haven’t heard of it yet but I know they work in a variety of settings. Just wondering if anyone knows of any OT who does or if you do work in something like sport rehab!
(and I already know about Physical Therapists….. only talking about OT’s!!! thanks!!)

Lower Back Pain On The Right Side Only?

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:23:33 +0000

So I really dont know where to start.Im not quite sure if the pain started before or after i broke my right fibula. But now i constantly have a slight lower back pain only on the right side. I can be sitting and it hurts but standing hurts more. I went to physical therapy and did a lot of stretching for a few months and it got better a little. And it does feel tight so wen i stretch it does feel better. HERE is the WEIRD PART. Whenever i have to use the restroom #2 the pain acts up even more or it tightens up even more and stretching really has no affect on it. After I use the restroom however the pain lessens significantly and then the stretches do have affect. Does anyone know what may be causing this?

Lumbar Pain Only While Sitting!!!!! …spinal Decompression With Drx9000?

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:07:53 +0000

My MRI shows mild L5-S1 left and L4-L5 midline disc protrusion. I’ve been in pain for more than 8 months now. I’ve seen several orthopedic and spine specialists but with no help. All of them recommended Physical Therapy, which I tried for 4-5 months at couple of different places. It helped in increasing my range of motion but didnt help with pain. Chiropractors also didnt help.
My exact pain description is: I can walk and run with NO PAIN. I feel the pain when I’m sitting up on a chair or couch. In 10 minutes of sitting I start to feel an ache at the base of my spine (L5-S1 disc level) with a pain level of 6/10 scale. If I avoid sitting I’m just fine. I also feel the pain when I’m standing at a point (no pain while walking).
My last resort is Spinal Decompression. Its expensive but I can afford it provided it gives good results.
I’m looking for response from the person who had a similar experience with lumbar pain which gets worse ONLY while sitting (walking and running gives NO PAIN) and has tried Spinal Decompression with DRX9000.
PLEASE REPLY ONLY IFF YOU HAVE TRIED SPINAL DECOMPRESSION TREATMENT. Thanks.

Physicians Only Please! Can You Help With Pain In My Arm?

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:33:04 +0000

A little over a year ago, I managed to aquire a compound fracture of my radius about 4 inches distal of my elbow. This required reconstructive surgery, a plate, and 6 screws.
I have worked at The Home Depot for 2 years. It is a manual labor job. I have gained seniority there and I have worked my way up a little. The job requires heavy lifting. I can manage most things but I simply cannot do others. I am not on a doctor’s note, currently.
Most days, my arm hurts bad after work. Almost everyday, sometime during the day, it will cramp up and throb for about 5 minutes even if I am at rest and have been so all day.
What my question is, is there anything that can be done uninvasively? Pain medication? I don’t have time or money for physical therapy or additional surgery. I simply accept that my body is permanently damaged.
If I were your patient, what would you do? I think pain medication would be the best bet but I want to know what most physicians would do before I pay a copay and he or she says to deal with it.
By the way, I have tried tylenol of every kind, aspirin, motrin, and naproxen. None help with this.
Thank you for your time.

I’ve Had Chronic Back Pain For About 2 Years Now. I’m Only 17, Anybody Tried Spinal Decrompression?

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:24:02 +0000

vicodin and physical therapy just arent enough. i have a really mild case of serpintine scoliosis and my hips are misalligned. the pain just will not subside. somebody help me. please. oh god please.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Only Accepts Twenty People Once A Year And Over 5000 People Apply?

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:48:48 +0000

what the heck, that is very competitive. i haven’t been back to college in four years and i was looking at becoming a physical therapist assistant but how the heck am i supposed to get in with those odds. any physical therapist assistants here?? how did you get in with such a competitive field. i am looking at schools in illinois by the way.

Can Any One Tell Me The Their Salary Or The Average Salary Of A Physical Therapist Working In California Only?

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:51:18 +0000

Can any one tell me the their salary or the average salary of a physical therapist working in California only

Strange? Had Appointment With Doctor, Only Saw Nurse (rn) And Was Just Sent To Therapy?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:55:44 +0000

I don’t have insurance, so i was referred by my doctor to come to his clinic instead of scrapping together my pennies. I waited a month to get in and waited three hours int he waiting room, then the nurse, not a practitioner, came in, looked at my knee and declared that physical therapy would help my pain level . I have a torn meniscus and a tracking issue with my knee cap since Oct. I have had a ton of pain, with no pain meds or x-rays. I did get a shot about four weeks ago and paid cash for the whole amount.
Do you think i should call someone? or be happy that I at least got therapy ( free for me)? Or call his other office, the one i saw him at and see what they say? I just don’t know what to do. i am broken hearted over the whole thing. It was a let down. He told me if the shot didn’t work, he’d get me in the clinic and he’d help me. I just didn’t realize that therapy was that help.

Can I Become A Physical Therapist With Only A Bachelor’s Degree?

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:48:56 +0000

Im going to a community college majoring in physical therapist assistant and Im thinking about changing my major.I wanted to know if I can become a physical therapist with just a bachlor degree intstead of a master’s?