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My neurologist is sending me to a colleague of his who works in the Neurology Department who is a Myofascial Specialist.
I was wondering if anyone else has been to one of these specialists and what I should expect? I have seen Rheumatologists but never a doctor in a Neuro department who specialized in fibromyalgia, etc.
Thanks!
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sparkle7
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I had myofascial release therapy & it didn't help. This may be different than seeing a doctor who specialized in this part of the anatomy.
I guess it depends on whether you have Lyme or a problem with your fascia. I'm not sure what your diagnosis is. Lyme bacteria infests the collagen & probably the fascia... I'm not a doctor, though.
If it's caused by Lyme or some other pathogen - you would need to treat the pathogen. Physical therapy is not going to do it.
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Lisa,
If your structural problems are caused by lyme, NOTHING but treatment for lyme will really work.
Other things along the way can help a lot in relieving pain or easing up circulation. So, yes, with the right kind of treatment (and MANY folks do not do this correctly) it can be of help.
And, if you have been in accidents in the past, it may relieve some problems from that. But it cannot work UNLESS you also address the infections.
I had a D.O. work with me for 8 years and he is expert in Upledger technique - but not myofascial so much as cranial-sacral. It helped some, but not nearly enough because I've never had a a real plan for treating lyme and other infections. I'm pretty much on my own for that.
A few years ago, he did tell me that he thought he just could not help me any further other than just being helpful as adjunct treatment.
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A word of warning:
Some of these folks in body-work areas are entrenched in their belief that the body holds in stuff and the mind allows that. Once the body gets the right "release" the mind will let go of emotional stuff causing the pain. ASK FIRST if you person has that mentality. If so, (unless you have had physical trauma), I'd say that you would do better with someone who has a better understanding of lyme and toxins.
I'm not saying that sometimes the mind can't impair our healing but, so often, those with "fibromyalgia" are seen as being emotional cases. Be certain of the philosophy of whomever you decide to hire.
I have not experienced the John Barnes method but am very impressed by what I've read. If your person is trained in that, go for it as an complementary part of your support plan in addition to a firm lyme treatment plan.
. . . Visceral Manipulation (VM) is a gentle hands-on therapy that works through the body's visceral system (the heart, liver, intestines and other internal organs) to locate and alleviate these abnormal points of tension throughout the body.
JOHN F. BARNES, P.T. is one of the top experts on myofascial release. After a surgery, this can help reduce - or soften - adhesions that typically occur.
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I went to someone who was trained in the John Barnes technique... It felt good for a bit but it didn't "cure" me.
This therapist was very good technically & he did believe that the mind was an important source of illness. I can agree to it to some point - but if we are exposed to toxins, mercury, pathogens... we need more than positive thoughts to get over these conditions.
I think Capa is going to see an MD rather than a therapist, though.
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Thank you so much for the replies and all of this information. I am curious to hear what this Doctor has to say tomorrow and will be happy to share my experience.
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