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I fell on Aug 12th and now my hip and shoulder hurt soooo bad. I keep going to the Dr. and to the chiropractor but they say its the Lyme. Can the lyme aggravate the fall or visa versa?? They said I didn't need a MRI. I'm very frustrated?
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- Sorry to hear of your tumble.
Both. Lyme can aggravate a fall (but more from fatigue, middle ear or brain issues with walking and knowing one's place in space).
And a fall can aggravate lyme.
And that is why I use the term "Autumn" for the season that is upon us.
Bottom line though: yes, indeed, a person who has chronic lyme can suffer in many ways - badly - from a fall or even a jolt to the system.
Actually, you should be glad that both your doctor and your D.C. know that a body with lyme has a more difficult time. Most doctors have no clue about that.
So, yes, even two months after injury, what you are experiencing is really quite typical for those with lyme.
It takes me months to just recover from a normal dental cleaning.
I've had many falls over the years and it seems to take me a long time to regain ground. I just can't force it, though. My body can't push anymore so I try to make peace with my body, however long it takes.
Still, if you sense you may have broken a bone, an image would be in order.
If your chiropractor did a physical exam, checking to see how your leg bones move with your hip joint, that might be enough to determine no bones were broken. Same with shoulder.
I assume you had some hands-on evaluation done. If not, you might consider seeing a D.O. who is trained in the UPLEDGER TECHIQUE as that is very gentle. As they work with the entire skelton, they can determine if a bone may be fractured.
And, as they work with the entire skelton, a cranial-sacral treatment of the GENTLE kind, like UPLEDGER, can help "recalibrate" your skeleton and put things back into alignment.
Just don't allow for any sudden twist of the neck, ever.
Myo-fascial release should be ordered by your doctor after the initial swelling goes down. See of any P.T.s on your insurance plan are trained in that.
Myo-fascial release can help "melt" scar tissue adhesions that occur with injury. If left to scar, pain can get worse.
ACUPUNCTURE can also help address adhesions / scar tissue (the needles do not have to go right into the painful places).
Some gently YOGA exercises should also help.
It's the soft tissue damage that can hurt so much and take a while to settle down. Weeks or months. Sorry. Maybe you'll see a swifter healing but it helps to just listen to what your body needs day to day. Take it slowly.
Anytime there is injury, toxic waste products are increased in our tissues. Those with lyme already have all the toxins they can barely manage.
Turmeric, or the stronger extract, Curcumin can help move out some of the damage, so to speak. As it is an antioxidant, it helps lock onto "waste" in the body. Spirulina is another good supplement in this regard.
Magnesium and Fish oil are also good. Fish oil for the brain as it took a hit with the fall even if your head did not touch anything.
If you have any residual vertigo or dizziness, GINGER CAPSULES often help. Or VINPOCETINE.
Mostly, it will just take time for the tissue to get better. Gentle movements can help. Warm baths in epsom salts if you can get back out of tub safely (that's the catch).
Adrenal support can help your overall body recover from the shock. Liver support will also help clear out toxins.
And LOTS OF WATER & even just regular DEEP BREATHING, working it from the diaphragm to increase circulation throughout the body. Circulation is of utmost importance to get the toxins from injury moving on out.
If you like chanting or singing, that would be excellent, too.
I hope you can find some ways to enjoy some of this forced recuperation time and that you have some friends or family who can help with laundry, shopping, etc.
All of the supplements listed above should also help with your comfort level. As much as possible, it helps to avoid acetaminophen as that blocks the liver's ability to make glutathione, a critical element for liver detoxification.
Just as important as moving just the right amount for therapy, it is also vital to rest the injured sites or they won't heal. Especially, keep to shoes that are ergonomic and give you very stable support.
I know all this a lot. I've had hundreds (if not thousands) of falls over the years and learned step by step (or crawling by crawling) some of this stuff that I wish I had know early on.
And, I forgot: ARNICA OIL rubbed onto the injured places may help.
You might get a vial of the ARNICA homeopathic pellets and keep handy, just in case of any more bumps. Your D.C. should know something about that.
I hope this does get better soon. In the meantime, take care. -
[ 10-15-2011, 07:24 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
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Arnica really helped after my last major surgery. My dr. told me to take it throughout the day to help in healing from all the muscle that was operated on.
Another perk is it helped my bruising to clear up much quicker.
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