Re: Abridged summary of opll_discussion@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 1 Topic
Jane Rendall
By the way, any access to alternative therapies here in the Solomons is limited to web access and books. I am sure there are "kastom doktors" out there but have not found one yet.
Keep smiling
Kiwi Jane
Group: http://groups.google.com/group/opll_discussion/topics
- Females and hormones and bone formation/opll [4 Updates]
ksopll <pbro...@hotmail.com> Mar 07 01:00PM -0800 ^
This message is for all the women with OPLL, except probably Tia,
cause she's to young to be going thru the change, or perimenapause or
menapause, and she didn't state she had a hystorectomy. more...
"Sunny" <sunn...@valornet.com> Mar 07 04:01PM -0600 ^
An interesting question, Pam. I had a partial (uterus only)hysterectomy when
I was about 45 but the gyno left my ovaries. I am actually not sure when I
when through the change.........I guess I was more...
JAN MCKIM <jjm...@sbcglobal.net> Mar 07 04:31PM -0800 ^
Hi Pam,
I was about 53-54 when I began menopause, and I'm now 61. No hysterectomy yet, and no hormone replacement therapy either. Luckily, my family genes don't include any female related cancer. more...
Dawn Campbell <wayne...@yahoo.com> Mar 07 05:27PM -0800 ^
Howdy Pam,
I had a hysterectomy when I was 39, I still my ovaries so no replacement hormone therapy. I also wanted all to know that I finally got my CT scan and I am waiting for the results. more...
rockdoc
with work.
Given the pain I still have in my neck and the limited motion of my
neck, I would not let a chiro touch me. I'm sure they will want to do
some kind of adjustment and I don't think I could or would handle it
very well. That said, I do think it is a good idea to keep your body
in tune and in shape - I think I would have less issues right now if I
were in better shape. My 2c.
Cheers......
BrianS
On Mar 8, 6:45 pm, Jane Rendall <jane.rend...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I know there has been previous discussion about the pros and cons of
> chiropractors in the treatment of OPLL symptoms. Is anyone in this
> discussion group exploring other alternative methods of treatment such as
> acupuncture, Chinese medicine - other holistic therapies etc? I am
> becoming increasingly convinced that I need to pay attention to the "whole
> me" and keep the body machine as well tuned as possible - bearing in mind I
> do very much enjoy a nice glass of wine at the end of the day!! Not going
> over the top in any way but am interested in others thoughts on this,
> anything that worked etc.
> By the way, any access to alternative therapies here in the Solomons is
> limited to web access and books. I am sure there are "kastom doktors" out
> there but have not found one yet.
>
> Keep smiling
> Kiwi Jane
>
> On 9 March 2010 00:45,
> <opll_discus...@googlegroups.com<opll_discussion%2Bnoreply@googleg roups.com>
>
>
>
> > wrote:
> > Today's Topic Summary
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> > Group:http://groups.google.com/group/opll_discussion/topics
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> > - Females and hormones and bone formation/opll<#1273e058a99a5e1b_group_thread_0>[4 Updates]
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> > Topic: Females and hormones and bone formation/opll<http://groups.google.com/group/opll_discussion/t/4158906cbdada080>
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> > ksopll <pbroc...@hotmail.com> Mar 07 01:00PM -0800 ^<#1273e058a99a5e1b_digest_top>
>
> > This message is for all the women with OPLL, except probably Tia,
> > cause she's to young to be going thru the change, or perimenapause or
> > menapause, and she didn't state she had a hystorectomy. more...<http://groups.google.com/group/opll_discussion/msg/f548de68b07f8704>
>
> > "Sunny" <sunnye...@valornet.com> Mar 07 04:01PM -0600 ^<#1273e058a99a5e1b_digest_top>
>
> > An interesting question, Pam. I had a partial (uterus only)hysterectomy
> > when
> > I was about 45 but the gyno left my ovaries. I am actually not sure
> > when I
> > when through the change.........I guess I was more...<http://groups.google.com/group/opll_discussion/msg/9002217a27cc8f54>
>
> > JAN MCKIM <jjmc...@sbcglobal.net> Mar 07 04:31PM -0800 ^<#1273e058a99a5e1b_digest_top>
>
> > Hi Pam,
>
> > I was about 53-54 when I began menopause, and I'm now 61. No
> > hysterectomy yet, and no hormone replacement therapy either. Luckily, my
> > family genes don't include any female related cancer. more...<http://groups.google.com/group/opll_discussion/msg/1eb48dfe34ac7e0>
>
> > Dawn Campbell <waynesc...@yahoo.com> Mar 07 05:27PM -0800 ^<#1273e058a99a5e1b_digest_top>
>
> > Howdy Pam,
>
> > I had a hysterectomy when I was 39, I still my ovaries so no
> > replacement hormone therapy. I also wanted all to know that I finally got my
> > CT scan and I am waiting for the results. more...<http://groups.google.com/group/opll_discussion/msg/18d5410f25f9e189>
Big George
Last night, I had a call from some 'spine institute' that wanted to
give me a free evaluation. Then the caller let me know the 'Dr' was a
chiropractor. I mentioned that I have had 4 surgeries on my spine with
titanium hardware installed, then they didn't want anything to do with
me. There are some good chiropractors who practice conservatively
with exercises and PT modalities, but some advertise manipulation to
cure everything from children's ear infections to adult sleep
disorders. They do basic x-ray films, which may not show cord
compression from OPLL or stenosis where the spinal nerves are in
jeopardy of injury from manipulation. If chiropractors know their
limits, I have no problem with them. As for other forms of alternative
medicine, I have no problem with them, as long as they don't put the
patient in a dangerous position- hyper extended c-spine, etc. My
mother had ovarian cancer and died in 1999. She found alternative
treatments soothing, and helpful to make her feel better. She had
healing touch, and acupuncture done. It didn't affect the tumor
growth, but she felt better. Sometimes believing in another form of
treatment, as long as it isn't dangerous is beneficial to the
patient's overall being. I find meditation and prayer to be beneficial
for me. I also stretch as much as I can- knowing my limits, and keep
moving-resting as needed. Remember, if it doesn't feel right, or puts
you in an awkward position, it may not be right for you. We have to
take care, because the rest of the world see us like anyone else. We
know what we have been through and what is hidden in our spine. All my
best to everyone.
Big George
Dawn Campbell
I give kudos to Brian and I totally agree with him on the chiro subject. My chiro still thinks he can help me and has done a lot more harm then good. I just heard the other week as he told my mother-in-law that I help people all the time with this condition. I will be talking to him and reminding him that A) Do you know what OPLL is? B) Confidentiality...I want no more discussion to anyone about my condition C) You better be praying to God that you find the answer about OPLL and stop manipulating people who have it! So with that said that is my 2 cents worth!
I do again that we should be a well tuned machine, but with all this pain, how do you do that? I am still trying to figure that one out and when I have an answer I will let you know. I believe in all things that are spiritual, but when it comes to my health I listen closely to my body...I haven't been wrong yet. Trying to solve this puzzle when the pieces are missing I find meditation and patience the best solution. I wish all my fellow OPPLers the very best in life. I know you want answers too. I am still waiting for my results of the CT and I feel it is taking so long because they do not know how to diagnose it. I am praying that finally I have the right hospital system that can help me. I will keep a positive attitude and be patient...what else do I have but time.
Hugs to all,
D :-)
From: rockdoc <bshe...@mac.com>
To: OPLL <opll_di...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tue, March 9, 2010 1:54:55 PM
Subject: Re: Abridged summary of opll_di...@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 1 Topic
Dawn Campbell
Well said and Amen! You have a patience about you that I admire! I hope all is well in your world George and know this...I pray for each and every one of us for a cure, solution, pain relief and a MIRACLE! They do happen and I believe we will find one...
From: Big George <emer...@fuse.net>
To: OPLL <opll_di...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tue, March 9, 2010 2:26:05 PM
mcin...@earthlink.net
Thank you everyone for being so supportive. It is great to have empathy from fellow OPLL's. Lets keep each other informed of what we try. I will email next week about my Cervical investigational Block.
Nancy