The Journey of a child

[pianogal]

if however pt could temporarily provide relief of spastic muscles, even if it wasn't the underlying problem, but rather the result, perhaps pt could lower overall percentage of pinch from muscles slightly or on pt days and that could slow the overall damage to the nerve while pursuing a cure elsewhere through other methods that are not pt...

[HerMajesty]

if however pt could temporarily provide relief of spastic muscles, even if it wasn't the underlying problem, but rather the result, perhaps pt could lower overall percentage of pinch from muscles slightly or on pt days and that could slow the overall damage to the nerve while pursuing a cure elsewhere through other methods that are not pt...

I worked on this theory and was glad I did, but my insurance pays for 60 PT visits a year with $10 copay! My response had a lot to do with financial reality.

[nyt]

From one mother to another, go with your gut! If your gut says don't go back to this PT then don't second guess it, don't go back. Your gut is always right, always listen to it.

[HerMajesty]

From one mother to another, go with your gut! If your gut says don't go back to this PT then don't second guess it, don't go back. Your gut is always right, always listen to it.

OK it's unscientific but who cares, as a mama who knows many mamas I totally agree.

[pianogal]

yes, go with your mama gut.

[mom]

Thanks ladies.

Today has been especially bad for the itch. She has been itching like crazy and crying becuase she hates her itch. Interestingly it is supposed to rain tomorrow...???
I think i mentioned somethign about feeling like humidity or heat ( or something weather related) cused her more intensity in itch.
So if this is really happening ( based on the weather) that would be along the lines of a nerve thing right?? I mean people w/ arthritis ache more due to certain weather conditions b/c of "scar tissue" right.
This has been my gut feeling from the beginning. I have told countless people that I think it something to do with a nerve.
I am just thinking out loud here.

[pianogal]

I don't know, but I am praying harder for you and for her!!!

[mom]

Bad day today.
Rained all day, itch was very bad.
She complained of a headache yesterday and most of today. Not sure what that is about.
She says she doesn't understand why this has to happen to her. I wish I could trade places with her.
GOD GIVE IT TO ME!!!!! Make her well!
Today was another mentally taxing day.

[HerMajesty]

Headache: The kinetic compensation for a twisted pelvis is usually in the upper neck. I had headaches starting as a teen from the same time as my pelvic pain syndrome.

To explain kinetic compensation, you know her pelvis is tilted or twisted somewhat to the side, yes? But of course her brain is going to reflexively prevent her from reacting to this by walking in a diagonal line. So she twists elsewhere to straighten herself out. On exam, that "elsewhere" is usually the 1st couple of vertebrae under the skull.

This is important to remember if you see a Chiropractor: Do not allow adjustment of her neck. It can be adjusted for the rest of her life and will never straighten out permanently as it is the compensation not the problem. But the one time I saw a Chiro as a young woman, he fixated on my neck, never noticed the pelvis, and did neck adjustments until he gave me back pain. There are risks associated with neck adjustments and NO benefit under these circumstances.

[A's Mommy]

Mom,

How agonizing for you. If my dear Athena was in pain I would trade places w/ her in a second. I am praying so hard for you and your daughter. Poor angel. Jesus have mercy on her.

As Mommy