Feeling like I'm missing out

[NJ123]

NJ, have you checked for B12 and B6 levels?

 

Did the allergist test over 200 foods, including any possible antibodies?

 

Do you take probiotics? It could be that you have had a chronic sinus infection. Probiotics are helpful in replenishing the gut environment.

 

Colon hydrotherapy, to remove toxins.

 

I'd still consider looking into candida and parasites. They show up in many, many ways, and are very common. Unfortunately, they are also very much overlooked in conventional medicine, and many people are misdiagnosed and are prescribed treatment that doesn't actually serve them, despite doctors' best intentions.

 

I've had advanced blood testing done last year from a neurologist I went to. Everything came back within normal range. I also went to an allergist last year too & they tested for everything. I had to do 1 type of testing my one visit than I had to go back for another testing & it turned out I wasn't allergic to anything.

 

Isn't probiotics in yogurt? I don't know if I've had chronic sinus infection. How would I even know if I did/do? Would it last for years? I've tried antibiotics in the past like 4 different times when the doctors kept thinking it would help but it never did anything for my symptoms. I'm just totally confused at this point as in what my issue could be. Could it just simply be a muscular issue that's causing these issues? That would make the most sense but I just don't know. I just feel at this point I'm going to be stuck with this since it's basically a mystery illness.

[truthtripper]

I've had advanced blood testing done last year from a neurologist I went to. Everything came back within normal range. I also went to an allergist last year too & they tested for everything. I had to do 1 type of testing my one visit than I had to go back for another testing & it turned out I wasn't allergic to anything.

 

Isn't probiotics in yogurt? I don't know if I've had chronic sinus infection. How would I even know if I did/do? Would it last for years? I've tried antibiotics in the past like 4 different times when the doctors kept thinking it would help but it never did anything for my symptoms. I'm just totally confused at this point as in what my issue could be. Could it just simply be a muscular issue that's causing these issues? That would make the most sense but I just don't know. I just feel at this point I'm going to be stuck with this since it's basically a mystery illness.

Have you had your kidneys checked? If you have popping ears, it's definitely a sign of blocked fluid. This could also be caused by a kidney dysfunction. Do you have any fluid accumulation/swelling in your feet/ankles? Do you have problems with bladder control?

[sooshi]

I've had advanced blood testing done last year from a neurologist I went to. Everything came back within normal range. I also went to an allergist last year too & they tested for everything. I had to do 1 type of testing my one visit than I had to go back for another testing & it turned out I wasn't allergic to anything.

 

Isn't probiotics in yogurt? I don't know if I've had chronic sinus infection. How would I even know if I did/do? Would it last for years? I've tried antibiotics in the past like 4 different times when the doctors kept thinking it would help but it never did anything for my symptoms. I'm just totally confused at this point as in what my issue could be. Could it just simply be a muscular issue that's causing these issues? That would make the most sense but I just don't know. I just feel at this point I'm going to be stuck with this since it's basically a mystery illness.

 

You can find probiotics in some good yogurt. However, it is not enough for your needs, especially since you've had antibiotics in the past. You'll want various strains, and a lot of probiotics (friendly bacteria). Antibiotics (which is literally "against life") wipe out not only the bad bacteria, but the good as well, that are in your gut. The gut contains about 80% of your immune system. Lack of good bacteria can cause food allergies, autoimmune diseases, and much more.

 

Get a high strength probiotic, which you can find at a health food store. At least 50 billion. I would take it twice a day (preferably on an empty stomach--first thing in the morning and about 30-60 minutes before you go to bed). If it bothers you, cut down to one a day for now.

 

Yes, a sinus infection can be chronic. It can last for years if not properly treated. Right now, I'd focus on healing your gut, which would be damaged by antibiotics and medications, even if it was taken years ago.

 

I personally do not accept it when a doctor says something is within normal range. I'd want to know the exact numbers. A range is simply based on an average. For example, in North America, a "normal" B12 score here would mean B12 injections in Europe. B12 is severely deficient here, and standards are different. Often times, what is considered "normal" is actually low. Most doctors won't say anything unless it's extremely low.

 

Edited to add: I forgot to answer your question about if it could just be a muscular issue. Possibly, but it wouldn't be the root cause. There's an imbalance somewhere, which is leading to the symptoms. If it's muscle pain, you can try taking magnesium bisglycinate or magnesium malate to relax the muscles. It could be that they're in spasm, which happens when the body doesn't have sufficient magnesium.

Edited September 12, 2016 by sooshi

[NJ123]

You can find probiotics in some good yogurt. However, it is not enough for your needs, especially since you've had antibiotics in the past. You'll want various strains, and a lot of probiotics (friendly bacteria). Antibiotics (which is literally "against life") wipe out not only the bad bacteria, but the good as well, that are in your gut. The gut contains about 80% of your immune system. Lack of good bacteria can cause food allergies, autoimmune diseases, and much more.

 

Get a high strength probiotic, which you can find at a health food store. At least 50 billion. I would take it twice a day (preferably on an empty stomach--first thing in the morning and about 30-60 minutes before you go to bed). If it bothers you, cut down to one a day for now.

 

Yes, a sinus infection can be chronic. It can last for years if not properly treated. Right now, I'd focus on healing your gut, which would be damaged by antibiotics and medications, even if it was taken years ago.

 

I personally do not accept it when a doctor says something is within normal range. I'd want to know the exact numbers. A range is simply based on an average. For example, in North America, a "normal" B12 score here would mean B12 injections in Europe. B12 is severely deficient here, and standards are different. Often times, what is considered "normal" is actually low. Most doctors won't say anything unless it's extremely low.

 

Edited to add: I forgot to answer your question about if it could just be a muscular issue. Possibly, but it wouldn't be the root cause. There's an imbalance somewhere, which is leading to the symptoms. If it's muscle pain, you can try taking magnesium bisglycinate or magnesium malate to relax the muscles. It could be that they're in spasm, which happens when the body doesn't have sufficient magnesium.

 

lol it seems everyone keeps saying it could possibly be this, this, or that that it's leaving me even more confused. I don't know where to even start. Does magnesium have any side effects if I take them? I'm assuming they come in pill form? What brand of it is good if I can get it at a store? And probiotic pills have side effects? Any good brands for that you know of if I decide to get them?

 

And it's sort of muscle pain but it's not severe. Just when I eat sometimes I can feel the muscles in my face feel sore but it's never anything severe like I can't open my mouth wide or anything though at times my face muscles do hurt when I try to open wide. It's more so that burning feeling in my ears/face is what bothers me the most like a nerve is affected. It's leaving me so confused as in what to do. I don"t know if you saw but I had an Xray & CT Scan of my entire face as well as my sinuses & both were fine. I even had an ENT look at it as well & he said it looked fine. He did say I have a very slight deviated septum but he said most people have that so it's nothing out of the ordinary.

[sooshi]

Well, we are strangers on a forum. We can only go by what you tell us. I'm also not a health professional, and I don't think most of us are.

 

You can get the magnesium bisglycinate or malate in pill or in powder. There's liquid too, but I haven't seen it in either of those forms. You know you're taking too much magnesium if you get diarrhea. So if that happens, cut down. I'd start with approximately 400mg a day.

 

I live in Canada, so unless you live here too (your username makes me think of New Jersey, so probably not), I can't really give you brand names, as I'm not very familiar with what is sold elsewhere.

 

As for probiotics, they're generally in capsules. They're friendly bacteria. I cannot think of any symptoms you could get. It'll probably improve your bowel movements, so it might make you poop more. It'll help clean your system.

 

Generally, health food stores will have supplements staff, so you can ask them for advice on brands, etc.

 

As for the burning, my guess is you have a nerve that is compressed somewhere. Also, history of meds and antibiotics can cause nerve damage, as can candida and parasites.

 

Do you have a history of dental work? Mercury fillings, root canals, etc.?

[Satu]

I found magnesium to be very effective for a bout of nerve pain that I had.

[NJ123]

Well, we are strangers on a forum. We can only go by what you tell us. I'm also not a health professional, and I don't think most of us are.

 

You can get the magnesium bisglycinate or malate in pill or in powder. There's liquid too, but I haven't seen it in either of those forms. You know you're taking too much magnesium if you get diarrhea. So if that happens, cut down. I'd start with approximately 400mg a day.

 

I live in Canada, so unless you live here too (your username makes me think of New Jersey, so probably not), I can't really give you brand names, as I'm not very familiar with what is sold elsewhere.

 

As for probiotics, they're generally in capsules. They're friendly bacteria. I cannot think of any symptoms you could get. It'll probably improve your bowel movements, so it might make you poop more. It'll help clean your system.

 

Generally, health food stores will have supplements staff, so you can ask them for advice on brands, etc.

 

As for the burning, my guess is you have a nerve that is compressed somewhere. Also, history of meds and antibiotics can cause nerve damage, as can candida and parasites.

 

Do you have a history of dental work? Mercury fillings, root canals, etc.?

 

If I actually do have a compressed nerve? How is that treated exactly? How & why would something like that happen? I almost know for sure some sort of nerve is affected due to the burning type of feeling I get. Would the magnesium/probiotics help for that? I just wish I knew what the precise issue was so it would be a lot easier for me to get treatment for that particular thing instead of there being literally like 50 different possible things it could be.

[Satu]

If I actually do have a compressed nerve? How is that treated exactly? How & why would something like that happen? I almost know for sure some sort of nerve is affected due to the burning type of feeling I get. Would the magnesium/probiotics help for that? I just wish I knew what the precise issue was so it would be a lot easier for me to get treatment for that particular thing instead of there being literally like 50 different possible things it could be.

 

The best thing would be to have a consultation with a Nutritionist or Naturopath, if you want to look into the possibility of treating what you're suffering from. They would either treat you themselves are refer you to someone with other skills.

 

There are things that don't fit neatly into a standard diagnosis, but they can work with your symptoms.

 

When it comes to trapped nerves, you're into Osteopathy/Chiropractic/Magnesium territory.

 

I think you are somebody who doesn't fit neatly into any one diagnosis.

 

That doesn't mean that you can't get some relief.

 

I completely believe you about you're experiencing, and I don't think its imaginary or "all in your mind."

 

Look for people who can treat your symptoms.

 

 

Take care.

[NJ123]

The best thing would be to have a consultation with a Nutritionist or Naturopath, if you want to look into the possibility of treating what you're suffering from. They would either treat you themselves are refer you to someone with other skills.

 

There are things that don't fit neatly into a standard diagnosis, but they can work with your symptoms.

 

When it comes to trapped nerves, you're into Osteopathy/Chiropractic/Magnesium territory.

 

I think you are somebody who doesn't fit neatly into any one diagnosis.

 

That doesn't mean that you can't get some relief.

 

I completely believe you about you're experiencing, and I don't think its imaginary or "all in your mind."

 

Look for people who can treat your symptoms.

 

 

Take care.

 

Thanks. I'm going to make an appointment with a new primary doctor for hopefully this week & I'll see if he can refer me to a chiropractor. And I'll see if the chiropractor can help me in any way & maybe ask them about the magnesium & whatever else. It's just ridiculous though how I've been dealing with this for so long & no one has even pointed me in the right direction at all. All they have literally done is say take muscle relaxants or say it'll get better on it's own or to see how I feel on my own. It just seems no one even cares because they don't have to deal with it & they don't want to admit they're wrong so they pretty much just think it's nothing.

[Satu]

Make sure you keep us updated about how it goes.

 

I'm really hoping that things will get better for you.

 

Keep your chin up.

[sooshi]

The problem with seeing someone who specializes in a certain area of the body, is that they tend to only know that area, and many assume that if the symptoms arise in one part of the body, the problem must lie in that particular region as well--but this is often not the case. Everything is interconnected in the body.

 

As a budding holistic nutritionist, I am biased in agreeing with Satu's suggestion that you see a nutritionist. The reason is because they focus on the whole body, not just a select part. Or a functional medicine specialist, someone who has the knowledge of both conventional and holistic medicine, but tend to take a more holistic approach.

 

If it is indeed a compressed nerve, there is decompression surgery. I know there is a safe, non-invasive procedure done for damaged nerves in the lower extremities. Unfortunately, I am not sure about the facial area. You might not need this though. It's just something that came to mind.

 

Have you looked into blood sugar and blood pressure levels? I don't mean a one-time test, but levels checked over time. Have you tried lowering sugar intake?

 

Again, any history of dental work?

[NJ123]

The problem with seeing someone who specializes in a certain area of the body, is that they tend to only know that area, and many assume that if the symptoms arise in one part of the body, the problem must lie in that particular region as well--but this is often not the case. Everything is interconnected in the body.

 

As a budding holistic nutritionist, I am biased in agreeing with Satu's suggestion that you see a nutritionist. The reason is because they focus on the whole body, not just a select part. Or a functional medicine specialist, someone who has the knowledge of both conventional and holistic medicine, but tend to take a more holistic approach.

 

If it is indeed a compressed nerve, there is decompression surgery. I know there is a safe, non-invasive procedure done for damaged nerves in the lower extremities. Unfortunately, I am not sure about the facial area. You might not need this though. It's just something that came to mind.

 

Have you looked into blood sugar and blood pressure levels? I don't mean a one-time test, but levels checked over time. Have you tried lowering sugar intake?

 

Again, any history of dental work?

 

So you don't think seeing a chiropractor would even do anything for me?

 

And I guess I could try lowering my sugar intake since I admittedly lately have been eating a lot more sugary type of foods. The problem is most of the stuff in my house to eat is sugary type of foods for the most part. What can I have that will give me enough daily calories where I won't have to consume much sugar? Also, would drinking diet coke/diet snapple hurt if I still had those? I like to drink more than just having water all the time so I maybe have some diet coke/diet snapple every other day.

 

And I've had dental work done in the past. I've had all 4 wisdom teeth out but that was many years ago. I've had some cavity fillings put in but with the clear type not the metal type of filling. That's about it from what I remember as far as dental work.

[sooshi]

Reduce sugar intake, especially the refined kinds. Sugar leads to inflammation, and enough of it will cause nerve damage. This is why most people with diabetes (ie., uncontrolled sugar levels) suffer from some form of neuropathy. Anyone with low or high blood sugar is likely on the verge of some form of neuropathy as well--the very early stages, which is why sugar input needs to be controlled, as nerve damage can be prevented if treated early enough.

 

Unfortunately, those diet drinks do hurt, yes. They contain aspartame, which is a known neurotoxin--which means they inflict nerve damage. Also, the aspartame converts to formaldehyde in the body.

 

From what you can remember of your dental history, everything seems okay there as long as there is no metal, which you say there isn't.

 

Ideas for nutrition-dense foods: nuts/seeds and their butters and oils, avocados, vegetables, organic eggs/dairy, grass-fed meat, wild-caught fish/seafood. Some fruit (but not a lot, because again: sugar). Choose organic/grass-fed where possible.

 

Avoid "vegetable" oils such as canola, soybean, safflower, and sunflower--commonly found in processed foods. They're rancid and will cause inflammation.

 

If anything, I would start with cutting out the sugar as much as possible since I know now that you've been consuming a lot of it--and perhaps you've been doing so for quite a long time now. Try eliminating sugar for 14 days and see how you feel. If going for fruit, opt for berries, pears, and apples. They're all high in fibre and they also don't cause your blood sugar levels to rise a lot, unlike fruits like bananas and grapes. If you do choose to eat something like banana or grapes, eat them with some nuts or seeds as the nuts/seeds will prevent the blood sugar from raising too much and too soon.

 

Don't worry about not getting enough carbs--carbs are not essential for optimal health, but protein and fats are (that's why there are essential amino acids, which make up protein, and essential fatty acids--but no essential carbohydrates).

 

I hope this helps. Take care.

Edited September 13, 2016 by sooshi

[NJ123]

Reduce sugar intake, especially the refined kinds. Sugar leads to inflammation, and enough of it will cause nerve damage. This is why most people with diabetes (ie., uncontrolled sugar levels) suffer from some form of neuropathy. Anyone with low or high blood sugar is likely on the verge of some form of neuropathy as well--the very early stages, which is why sugar input needs to be controlled, as nerve damage can be prevented if treated early enough.

 

Unfortunately, those diet drinks do hurt, yes. They contain aspartame, which is a known neurotoxin--which means they inflict nerve damage. Also, the aspartame converts to formaldehyde in the body.

 

From what you can remember of your dental history, everything seems okay there as long as there is no metal, which you say there isn't.

 

Ideas for nutrition-dense foods: nuts/seeds and their butters and oils, avocados, vegetables, organic eggs/dairy, grass-fed meat, wild-caught fish/seafood. Some fruit (but not a lot, because again: sugar). Choose organic/grass-fed where possible.

 

Avoid "vegetable" oils such as canola, soybean, safflower, and sunflower--commonly found in processed foods. They're rancid and will cause inflammation.

 

If anything, I would start with cutting out the sugar as much as possible since I know now that you've been consuming a lot of it--and perhaps you've been doing so for quite a long time now. Try eliminating sugar for 14 days and see how you feel. If going for fruit, opt for berries, pears, and apples. They're all high in fibre and they also don't cause your blood sugar levels to rise a lot, unlike fruits like bananas and grapes. If you do choose to eat something like banana or grapes, eat them with some nuts or seeds as the nuts/seeds will prevent the blood sugar from raising too much and too soon.

 

Don't worry about not getting enough carbs--carbs are not essential for optimal health, but protein and fats are (that's why there are essential amino acids, which make up protein, and essential fatty acids--but no essential carbohydrates).

 

I hope this helps. Take care.

 

Thanks. Do you think a chiropractor would be able to do anything for me? I'm planning on seeing a new primary doctor this week or next week depending on when I can get an appointment & will see if I can get a referral to see a chiropractor. If I can see a chiropractor what do you suggest I tell them?

[sooshi]

Sorry, I forgot to answer the question about the chiropractor.

 

Yes, I think a chiropractor can be helpful in your case. If there any subtle misalignments in the vertebrae in your neck, it could cause pressure against a nerve, causing compression. In this case, a chiropractor can provide an adjustment, bringing the spine back into alignment.

 

If you can see a chiropractor, I would suggest you tell them what you've told us--your symptoms, the tests you've done, etc. Any information you can provide them will be helpful.

 

Edited to add: Do you need to get a referral for a chiropractor where you live? Here, we can just contact one directly.

Edited September 13, 2016 by sooshi

[NJ123]

Sorry, I forgot to answer the question about the chiropractor.

 

Yes, I think a chiropractor can be helpful in your case. If there any subtle misalignments in the vertebrae in your neck, it could cause pressure against a nerve, causing compression. In this case, a chiropractor can provide an adjustment, bringing the spine back into alignment.

 

If you can see a chiropractor, I would suggest you tell them what you've told us--your symptoms, the tests you've done, etc. Any information you can provide them will be helpful.

 

Edited to add: Do you need to get a referral for a chiropractor where you live? Here, we can just contact one directly.

 

I'm honestly not even sure. I just thought it would be a better idea in general to get a new primary doctor though since the one I go to now thinks I'm legit crazy. He thinks nothing is wrong with me so I want to go to someone else. And my Mom mentioned that another doctor can refer me to someone so I don't know really. It might depend on what type of insurance someone has is what I'm guessing since I've never been to a chiropractor before so I don't know how that works.

[truthtripper]

I'm honestly not even sure. I just thought it would be a better idea in general to get a new primary doctor though since the one I go to now thinks I'm legit crazy. He thinks nothing is wrong with me so I want to go to someone else. And my Mom mentioned that another doctor can refer me to someone so I don't know really. It might depend on what type of insurance someone has is what I'm guessing since I've never been to a chiropractor before so I don't know how that works.

NJ, you are not crazy. Doctors will readily treat you as such if they can't help you as a defence against their lack of knowledge. There is no end to learning but unfortunately most doctors are too proud and arrogant. There are many people like you, in fact, a third of people with chronic health problems go undiagnosed.

 

I used to go to a chiro. The first few treatments helped to loosen up my spine, but subsequent treatments caused my spine to tighten up again and more than previously. I have heard this from other people also, but everyone's different.

 

Be careful with magnesium in liquid form. If your teeth are regularly exposed to it, it can erode the enamel. Also make sure you get a balanced supplement containing other vitamins/minerals. Too much of magnesium could cause imbalance in your system. If you have loose joints like me, magnesium can actually cause muscle tightness/spasm and also, it will only be of benefit to you if you are magnesium deficient.

 

I think probiotics shouldn't be taken indefinitely. I was drinking milk kefir(fermented milk drink) everyday. It helped reduce my bloating, but after a month, my bloating reappeared and worse than before. For me anyway, it's more helpful to have breaks from consuming it. I have to take it on an empty stomach like before breakfast, otherwise the bacteria will feed on the food I've eaten and emit gas, which causes further bloating.

Edited September 13, 2016 by truthtripper

[NJ123]

NJ, you are not crazy. Doctors will readily treat you as such if they can't help you as a defence against their lack of knowledge. There is no end to learning but unfortunately most doctors are too proud and arrogant. There are many people like you, in fact, a third of people with chronic health problems go undiagnosed.

 

I used to go to a chiro. The first few treatments helped to loosen up my spine, but subsequent treatments caused my spine to tighten up again and more than previously. I have heard this from other people also, but everyone's different.

 

Be careful with magnesium in liquid form. If your teeth are regularly exposed to it, it can erode the enamel. Also make sure you get a balanced supplement containing other vitamins/minerals. Too much of magnesium could cause imbalance in your system. If you have loose joints like me, magnesium can actually cause muscle tightness/spasm and also, it will only be of benefit to you if you are magnesium deficient.

 

I think probiotics shouldn't be taken indefinitely. I was drinking milk kefir(fermented milk drink) everyday. It helped reduce my bloating, but after a month, my bloating reappeared and worse than before. For me anyway, it's more helpful to have breaks from consuming it. I have to take it on an empty stomach like before breakfast, otherwise the bacteria will feed on the food I've eaten and emit gas, which causes further bloating.

 

Yeah, that's pretty much it. When they can't figure out what's wrong they label you crazy & that it's you that's the problem & not them for not being able to help. They just don't want to admit they're wrong or don't know what the issue is.

 

I made an appointment to see my new doctor this Thursday so I'll see if he can refer me to a chiropractor. At this point I have nothing to lose so I might as well give it a try. The odds unfortunately are it won't help but I need to try.

 

And your making me second guess even trying out the magnesium & probiotics. I guess I'll see what my doctor & the chiropractor if I get to see one says first before I decide to take anything.

[sooshi]

NJ,

 

You are not crazy and I absolutely believe in what you are experiencing.

 

As for the magnesium and probiotics:

 

I did not recommend magnesium citrate (ie. magnesium attached to citric acid), which is acidic. Taking that orally over time (which usually comes with calcium citrate) can erode tooth enamel, just as anything citrus will do. I absolutely think you'll be fine with magnesium bisglycinate or magnesium malate in cpasules. There are different kinds of magnesium, and they have different effects within the body. I do not generally recommend the citrate form because with it poses a greater chance of diarrhea, as well as causing stomach upset. The bisglycinate form is very gentle. You can start with one capsule and build up to 2 or 3 a day, and see how you feel. You don't have to start all-out.

 

As for probiotics, I would not take one that is dairy-based, or one that has dairy in it at all, in case you do have any issues with dairy that you might not know of--and perhaps the other poster is sensitive/intolerant to it, but didn't realize it until taking it over time, and it could show up as bloating as a result.

Edited September 13, 2016 by sooshi

[NJ123]

NJ,

 

You are not crazy and I absolutely believe in what you are experiencing.

 

As for the magnesium and probiotics:

 

I did not recommend magnesium citrate (ie. magnesium attached to citric acid), which is acidic. Taking that orally over time (which usually comes with calcium citrate) can erode tooth enamel, just as anything citrus will do. I absolutely think you'll be fine with magnesium bisglycinate or magnesium malate in cpasules. There are different kinds of magnesium, and they have different effects within the body. I do not generally recommend the citrate form because with it poses a greater chance of diarrhea, as well as causing stomach upset. The bisglycinate form is very gentle. You can start with one capsule and build up to 2 or 3 a day, and see how you feel. You don't have to start all-out.

 

As for probiotics, I would not take one that is dairy-based, or one that has dairy in it at all, in case you do have any issues with dairy that you might not know of--and perhaps the other poster is sensitive/intolerant to it, but didn't realize it until taking it over time, and it could show up as bloating as a result.

 

Thanks. Do you think I should ask the chiropractor if I get to see one about these things? The primary doctor probably won't know about any of this stuff I'm assuming. I just have to hope that they give me a referral or this was pretty much all for nothing & I'll have to go to yet another doctor.

[sooshi]

Thanks. Do you think I should ask the chiropractor if I get to see one about these things? The primary doctor probably won't know about any of this stuff I'm assuming. I just have to hope that they give me a referral or this was pretty much all for nothing & I'll have to go to yet another doctor.

 

You can ask, but I don't know what their own knowledge base would be when it comes to supplements. My own chiropractor asked me for advice, as he knew I was studying in the field and also because he knew I worked in the supplements section at a health food store.

 

I would just go to a health food store and ask the staff in the vitamins section. They might be more able to help you than a chiropractor might, when it comes to supplements. You can also describe to the staff your symptoms and see what they say. It's free to ask, and you don't need any referrals. It's worth a try.

Edited September 13, 2016 by sooshi

[sooshi]

Oohhh! I just had an idea. St. John's Wort! It's been traditionally used centuries for nerve pain. I'm not sure why I didn't think of this, as normally people tell me they have nerve pain/damage, I go for St. John's Wort. However, I would go for the homeopathic remedy called hypericum perforatum. I would recommend a strength that is 200ch--or 6ch if you want something less potent. They should have it at your local health food store, as it's a popularly used remedy. At my store, it cost something like $7 for a tube (I believe there were 85 pellets in a tube).

 

They're small little pellets that you can dissolve in water and then drink, or dissolve under your tongue--except you don't actually touch the pellets, as the medicinal properties are on the outside. So you have to tap the pellets into the lid of the open container, and then put them under your tongue (or into a cup of water).

 

Hypericum perforatum, as a homeopathic remedy, has no interactions or side effects, which makes it safer to take than St. John's Wort (the herb), as the herb can interact with anti-depressants (which St. John's Wort is, as well).

 

Alternatively, you can try St. John's Wort oil (also from the health food store) and apply it topically on the area.

Edited September 13, 2016 by sooshi

[truthtripper]

Oohhh! I just had an idea. St. John's Wort! It's been traditionally used centuries for nerve pain. I'm not sure why I didn't think of this, as normally people tell me they have nerve pain/damage, I go for St. John's Wort. However, I would go for the homeopathic remedy called hypericum perforatum. I would recommend a strength that is 200ch--or 6ch if you want something less potent. They should have it at your local health food store, as it's a popularly used remedy. At my store, it cost something like $7 for a tube (I believe there were 85 pellets in a tube).

 

They're small little pellets that you can dissolve in water and then drink, or dissolve under your tongue--except you don't actually touch the pellets, as the medicinal properties are on the outside. So you have to tap the pellets into the lid of the open container, and then put them under your tongue (or into a cup of water).

 

Hypericum perforatum, as a homeopathic remedy, has no interactions or side effects, which makes it safer to take than St. John's Wort (the herb), as the herb can interact with anti-depressants (which St. John's Wort is, as well).

 

Alternatively, you can try St. John's Wort oil (also from the health food store) and apply it topically on the area.

Ladies have to be careful with St. John's wort, it interacts with the contraceptive pill. I used it for about 3 months for insomnia. It helped with sleep, but I developed a huge ovarian cyst which had to be removed surgically. I'd never had that problem before. I have tried St. John's wort again, but it does tend to affect my reproductive system whether I'm on the pill or not.

 

If you're a lady, it's probably best to use it topically or take a very low dose internally, as Sooshie suggests, taking a homeopathic, otherwise consult a naturopath.

[NJ123]

Well, I have my appointment tomorrow morning. I'm honestly not expecting anything from it but I'll see what happens. I guess I'll just ask them about seeing a chiropractor & telling them my history & symptoms. I just hope I can get some answers somehow. Tired of waking up everyday dealing with this. I'm just worried that if I haven't gotten better after all this time that it's something permanent or that it's something that needs to be fixed with surgery with whatever the problem is.

[NJ123]

Nervous about my doctor appointment tomorrow. I just hope they can help me in some way. I'm just worried I'm going to leave out things in terms of my symptoms & such when I'm there talking in the moment or that he's going to think I'm crazy too. I guess I'll mention the chiropractor to see if he'll refer me to someone.