So it turns out
Dr. Schreiber is a chiropractor. My skepticism of all doctors typically has me acting like a brat the entire visit. Dr. Schreiber took it and dished it. He said I waited too long to have someone help me so I could have relief. He said my being stubborn has made the problem worse. He also said he thinks he can help me. He is giving himself and me a two week goal. If in two weeks the pain has not gotten better then he will send me for x-rays.
Lots of paperwork and hundreds of questions went by before any evaluation. I was happy about this because I felt not only was he really listening to me, but he was also being thorough in explaining what was happening. He asked me questions and I felt comfortable asking him questions. His assistant was also very helpful. She sat with us the whole time and I was able to joke with her about life. The two of them definitely aided me in feeling hopeful.
Dr. Schreiber said he would not be sugar coating anything. That the pain in my muscles and joints had gotten worse because I am so stubborn and that repairing the damage would hurt, really hurt. Today he will administer electric shock and he said it would definitely hurt, but it is necessary to tire the muscles and force them to deflate (for lack of better words.)
I guess I didn't want to admit that my carrying tension in my neck and shoulders could inevitably cause such pain and damage. He said pushing down on the top of my shoulder was like pushing into a wall. No give. Just a tight muscle. So tight that I'm nauseous and in constant pain.
Dr. Schreiber did some spine adjustments after the consultation but again said I should come back tonight. He also said I should take Magnesium supplements because many women are deficient in Magnesium which acts as a natural muscle relaxer.
This morning I went to the dentist; first time in eleven years! The side of my mouth where I am experiencing pain is fine. Three x-rays showed no trauma or cavities. One tooth (my most sensitive) was biting down before all other teeth and therefore getting beat down more than the others. He adjusted it a bit by grinding down part of it and now when I bite down I can feel all my teeth biting down together. The dentist's name is
Dr. Bishop, he is fantastic.
So, I feel this week I have taken great strides. For a girl as stubborn as me who absolutely hates seeing doctors I am taking steps to find out what I need to do to be more comfortable and pain free.
Labels: chiropractor, dentist, hope, pain
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