I may have a pinched nerve and got an electrical test, is acupuncture better than chiropractor for this?
thanks for all your advice, I know what i should do. However i really dont wish to go under the knife and i think that is what they will recommend. i will try and go for the scan soon. I also might be pregnant so i dont think i want to do the surgery till my baby is born. but thanks take care
Helen
Your symptoms sound a lot like mine. I saw many doctors had 3 different sets of x-rays and after about 8 months one doctor finally sent me for an MRI. The MRI did show some problems that did not show in the x-rays. I still have the pain and will for the rest of my life, but I did get it to ease with physical therapy.
You really do need to see a neurologist to sort this all out. Have you had an MRI or any other testing such as an EMG to try to see if this is related to a pinched nerve in your back? Xrays are often useless in giving information about back problems.
I had a ruptured disc a couple of years ago when I was 44. And I'm a healthy person, too and did nothing to injure my back. It just happened. The pain, tingling, and shooting pains went on for 3 months before I went to the doctor, and the pain was intense. An MRI diagnosed the problem and I had surgery. I am now 98% pain free.
The point is to be sure you are seeing the proper doctor. Chiropractors are well and good, but you really do need to see a neuro or orthopedic surgeon to diagnose this properly.