I have,it didn't help,neither did a physical therapist that has helped alot of migraineurs.But I would say that I'm glad I went.I have to try anything that's resonable that may help.

I also did the detox thing.It didn't help my migraine situation,but I plan on doing it every 3 to 4 months.I do think it's a healthy thing to do and who knows,maybe after awhile it'll help.

My sister has MS.A friend was sending ove a message therapist for her last night,she's not able to get out right now.

So,I'm anxious to hear if that gave her any relief.

I have fibromyalgia and need a massage at least once a week or my pain intensifies. I tried chiropractic, but soon realized my muscles were so tight that anything the chiro. did just snapped back in place. A massage therapist could help you, but choose wisely - don't go to just anyone, and be sure to let them know about any medical conditions you have. Your doctor may be able to recommend someone.

I was going to my chiropractor when I had my first relapse. I thought it was a pinched nerve. She finally sent me to the doctors when she couldn't help me. I think chiropractic can help and I have a friend who swears by a form of chiropractic called UCC(upper cervial chiropractic). I have had adjustments on my neck, but she says it is a whole different type of chiropractic. I haven't tried it myself and have not gone back to my regular chiro because I haven't had the money. It did seem to help me with the chronic neck pain I have.

years ago when i was having only classic migraines (in my 20's and 30's), chiropractic therapy was great. i first went three times a week for 4 months and then weaned down to twice a month. it kept me nearly migraine free as i was raising my boys.

i have not gone in the past five years as i knew that something had changed in my body. and i was right and was finally diagnosed with degenerative disc disease throughout my cervical spine along with three areas of spinal stenosis. and it's spreading down my spine. osteoarthritis has spread throughout my body in the past few months and the pain gets so severe at times that i need to take morphine which upsets me. i have just changed doctors and will be seeing a new neurologist who i hope will really help me. "fragile" physical therapy left me in unbelievable pain for 3 weeks. massage has done the same to me.

i take lyrica which i believe does help me with my nerve inflammation which is now throughout my body. is it enough though? No. so for now, even a hug is very painful which makes me cry when someone i love hugs me. i miss hugs and human touch terribly.

i have to keep hope that this new doctor will help me.

for those of you who can benefit from yoga, tai chi, chiropractic therapy, acupuncture - that's fabulous - and i hope that i'll be able to join in soon myself.

best of health to you all!

mb

MB, I sympathize with you. I finally found out why my pain was so intense to the point that even a squeeze made me cry out. I am now living with my older sister after 20 years of being sole caretaker of my 82 year old mother. Over the last 9 months we have experimented with various essential oils for massages, very, very gentle ones. For the last 6 months I have been having a chiro appt. every other week by a chiropractor that only puts in what is out.

I got copies of my medical records from my bout of pancreatitis due to hyperparathyroidism. I had surgery to remove the tumorous parathyroid 14 months ago. Buried in the records was references to an MRI and CT scan done 2/07 and "severe degeneration of cervical and thoracic and possibly also lumbar spine". Not one doctor in the last two and a half years has said one word about this. Neither my primary dr. where my mother lives or the new one have addressed the intense, constant pain. I gave the chiropractor copies of those references and he was the one that said he was amazed that I wasn't in more pain that it appeared I was in. My sister went with me to the first appt. with the new dr. and even though I outlined my pain issues the dr. would NOT address them until Sis pushed her. Then she said oh we don't get into pain treatment with narcotics and couldn't get out of the room fast enough.

I'm going to keep doing what the chiropractor said. Continue getting in the hot tub twice a day, adjustments every other week and massages by Sis. OH and something I've found is that along with taking Lyrica for Fibromyalgia, I am trying Liquid Ibuprophen ........grape flavored ;-). It seems that it's working alot better than Excederin has been. Since it's been in the high 90s we wait until 10 pm and get up at 5 or 6 to get in before the temps start rising. Sorry for the rambling but I hope it helps in some way.

Oh another thing that helps. Try breathing exercises and breathing into the painful area (or into your whole body) . Sometimes it takes some doing but it does help.

I have severe RA and if I could afford a chiropractor-I would go. My neck is being destroyed by the disease and I know a chiropractor can make a difference. I will always use an alternative measure before major drugs or surgery.

I am so sorry to hear about that. Are you not on disability? I am on disability and have medicare. I chose the humuna gold plus plan instead of the standard medicare program. My chiro visits are $25 per but since my chiro knows I am on limited funds she has it set up now on a monthly charge that includes a detox program. I also have a friend that has a fixed price set up by her chiro. I dont' your circumstances but there may be a few ways for you to get chiropractic care without the high costs.