Question
I've had the described diagnosis above recently from my chiropractor & family MD.  I've experienced this severe pain for 8yrs.  It's been also diagnosed as anxiety, stress, fibromyalga.  What is my necessary steps in treating these disorders?  I've recently seen advertisements on decompression chamber treatment. Would this be of any assistance in receiving the help I need to relieve any of the chronic pain I'm constantly having?  I'm desperate at this point!

Answer
Tabatha,
First of all I would like to tell you that I can relate to your situation. Not because I went through something similar but because I see so many patients that are under similar circumstances as you, seeing many chiropractors, MD's, PT's, Acupuncturists, etc. before they finally come to us to get well.  So I also want to add that there is hope for you, do not give up just yet.  I do not want this answer to be too long, so we may need to go back and forth over a few days to get this figured out, but I will be with you the entire way,and I am here to help you get through this, OK?
If your Chiropractor and your MD have been with you for at least one-third of the time that you have had this problem, then it is long past due to get rid of them as your doctors.  You may like them very much and trust them and all, but doctors are supposed to help you get well and if they can't do that then you need to recognize that and move on, especially after giving them at least 2-3 years to help you to get well.
Let me guess, you were seeing a general Chiropractor who would manipulate you on each and every visit, and not in one area but up and down the entire spine.  Am I Right?  Please answer this question for me, then I will continue.


Yours in Best Health,

Dr Robert Arnone, DC
Upper Cervical Specific Doctor of Chiropractic
Arnone Specific Chiropractic
711 Old Ballas Road Suite 104
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314.995.5719