Neck and back pain after accident Posted: 07-27-08 10:50am
Frustrated with trying to find relief for
neck/back pain after being rear ended.
Symptoms also include pain down left arm
with tingling in the hand. Also pain in
lower abdomen/groin and around to under
ribs in my back and to the front. I am
told this is all from my back pain.
Doctor did an MRI of Cervical and Lower
Back. Lower back showed
inflamation/swelling but no problem with
discs. Cervical showed cervical
straightening and some discs slightly
bulging. Doc made it seem like no big
deal. My daily life has changed because
my choice is to live with nagging pain or
be groggy on muscle relaxants and in just
slightly less pain. If I take a full dose
I am emotional and if I take 1/2 pain is
still there but slightly less groggy. I
have energy problems as it is so hard to
function feeling tired all the time. I am
self employed insurance agent so if I am
not motivated to work....I don't have $
coming in. I also am tired because I am
having sleeping problems. Get massage 2-3
times a week with some muscle stimulation
through a machine. How long do I expect
to feel this way and is there any better
treatment solutions? I used to work out
5 days a week doing bag classes, pilates
and muscle toning and was proud that I was
fit in my mid-40's...now I can only do
light exercises without experiencing pain.
The accident occured about 5 weeks ago.
from my back pain.
Doctor did an MRI of Cervical and Lower
Back. Lower back showed
inflamation/swelling but no problem with
discs. Cervical showed cervical
straightening and some discs slightly
bulging. Doc made it seem like no big
deal. My daily life has changed because
my choice is to live with nagging pain or
be groggy on muscle relaxants and in just
slightly less pain. If I take a full dose
I am emotional and if I take 1/2 pain is
still there but slightly less groggy. I
have energy problems as it is so hard to
function feeling tired all the time. I am
self employed insurance agent so if I am
not motivated to work....I don't have $
coming in. I also am tired because I am
having sleeping problems. Get massage 2-3
times a week with some muscle stimulation
through a machine. How long do I expect
to feel this way and is there any better
treatment solutions? I used to work out
5 days a week doing bag classes, pilates
and muscle toning and was proud that I was
fit in my mid-40's...now I can only do
light exercises without experiencing pain.
The accident occured about 5 weeks ago.