Question
I took a bad fall from approx 10-12 feet onto cement aggregate. I am a petite 52 year old female with a history of lower back pain. My lower back pain is back. When I recently took this fall I was helping a friend paint trim on his house. I apparently fell on my head and shoulder. I had bleeding from the side of my head and am unsure if I was knocked out, when I tried to stand I almost passed out, when I stood up I felt blood running down my face and head. After seeking medical help I was x-rayed on my shoulder only.  No break. Along with my shoulder my neck and middle back are so painful now that I am housebound. Simple things are a painful chore. The doc said to move my arm so my shoulder doesn't freeze up, but when I do it makes my spine and back rib hurt, its hurts to breath deeply.
My head was cut and I was given a tetanus injection. I generally experience migraine's on a regular basis, as of now I have a different type of pain in my head and neck but has gotten better after 4 days of rest and ice/pain killers.
My friend said he is going to have his homeowners insurance take care of my medical bills and his agent is coming on Monday, what do I need to do to protect my future health issues if any? How will I know if I'm going to be healthy again? What if I'm not? What should I do for myself? I have no income nor insurance as I have been unable to keep an employer because of my bad health. I was seeking pain management for my previous health issues, migraines and lumbar pain. I am also bipolar and struggle with depression.
Susan

Answer
Susan,

You most certainly suffered from an Upper Cervical Spine Injury from this fall.  You may have had a previous injury as well, but there is no question that this one set you farther into destruction.  If you truly want to get well and assure a better future for you then you will have to have the cause located and also corrected.
What part of the country are you in?
I can see if there is possibly a specialist near you that could help you, but there is no question you need help.
I would gladly help you as I do many people from different parts of the country although it didn't sound like you would be in a position to travel to St Louis for a month of intensive care.
Do you have any X-Rays of your Cervical spine or just you shoulder?
I would need to see some Cervical Spine films to help me find out what is actually going on with you.

Yours in Best Health,
Dr Robert Arnone
Upper Cervical Specific Doctor
"Brainstem Specialist"
Arnone Specific Chiropractic
711 Old Ballas Road Suite 104
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 995~5719
www.AchieveSuperHealth.com