Chiropractic on a brachial plexius injury

[m&mmom]

Marymom,
The comment about surgery is the same one that went through my mind as well when we were deciding to have Matthew treated by acupuncture, chiropractor, and reiki. Plain and simply and honestly expressed.
Cindy

[Joy in FL]

Missy,

I keep reading back over the posts... from what I am reading we all posted our experiences... not medical fact. Our experienced opinion was requested and that is what Mary posted. Our EXPERIENCES may be different from Mary's but all are valuable.

I listen to some of the parents talk about making the right decisions for their children. I can not fathom how difficult it must have been for Mary to take the road not as traveled. Just as my heart goes out to those that make the decision for surgery. There are days I sit here and cry for children and parents I have never met and the ongoing issues they must face.

I will be honest here... there are three people on this board that I would go to in a heart beat for "alternative" help... Mary, Francine and Cindy. The things Cindy is doing with Matthew are amazing. I have given the Ginger Oil recipe from Francine to everyone that will take it. Alternative medicine has its place on this board.

We all come here for support or to have questions answered, or to know that we are not alone. Mary's view on chiropractic medicine is valuable for those who may be considering it but are afraid of the road not as traveled. Just as her experience with not have surgery for her child is valuable.

I don't always agree with Mary. I don't have to agree with Mary nor does she have to agree with me. If you feel she "stirs things up" than don't feed the fire by responding to her. Every now and again things need to be stirred up. It keeps the brain going and the heart pumping.

Joy

[admin]

Marymom's comment about surgery was honest and also true, if anyone thinks anaesthesia and surgery are risk free, they are in serious denial. I think it is great that someone expresses their concerns about serious matters such as surgery. If people react hostilely to that, maybe they have unresolved issues with their own choices they should deal with. If alternative views are regarded as 'stirring the pot' and attacked, others are discouraged from expressing their honest concerns.

[admin]

I believe that mmom just expressed how she dealt with her son. She didn't say surgery was a terrible thing, only that the risks of it are dangerous and that she hoped to avoid surgery if possible.(For her son) Chiro medicine could also be considered dangereous if not done right. I think mmom was only trying to share her story, not slam surgery. Lighten up here, we are supposed to learn from each other's experiences, right?

[admin]

I think that mmom was only expressing what happened to her and her experiences. She wanted to avoid surgery for her son, not slam anyone else that has had any surgery. Aren't we supposed to learn from each others' stories and expeirences?

[Mommyanders]

What exactly do you think happens when your child goes through surgery, Missy? The surgeon puts the child under anastesia and cuts him/her open. Why is the truth offensive to you? I am a pro-surgery Mom. My child will probably undergo surgery equivelant to the Mod/Quad in the next year or so. I am researching to make sure I know exactly what the doctor will do, and all the risks involved, as I am sure you did. I did not take offense at what MaryMom said, nor should you. It's the truth.

Kari

[Missy]

Kari,

I know what happens during surgery. I work open heart patients every day at work. My son had surgery when he was 4 and is scheduled for another one in November. I know what's involved. I am glad that you didn't find it offensive, but I did, and hey, I'm over it. Let's move on.

[Stacy in NM]

OK. I have been watching this subject without saying a word, but the ability to MYOB is not one of my strong suits. Some of you will remember when my husband used to post as "Natty's Daddy" on the 'old' board. He has the rare capacity to post as a father of a ROBPI child as well as a chiropractor and acupuncturist.
He has read all of the posts and has asked me to respond on his behalf (he's on the other end of the phone

First in defense of Mary--thank God for her vigilance and unwavering faith in being her child's advocate. There is no one--MD, DC, DO... who can make the better decisions for our children than we can, and she is to be commended for choosing the most beneficial road for Max.
The mistake we seem to make as parents and as a society is giving in to this "all or nothing" mentality when in fact, it is the combination of "traditional" and "alternative" therapies that will offer the greatest benefit for our children regardless of the challenges they face. With everything from BPI to spinal cord injuries to ADHD to seasonal allergies, both ends of the medical spectrum has methods and treatments worthy of consideration and implementation. My four year old daughter, Natalie, has undergone FIVE surgical procedures with possibly more to come. That should take care of the anti-surgery label. We have used PT, e-stim, taping, splinting, acupuncture, vitamins and herbs and of course, chiropractic.
As I've said before, there are chiropractors out there who have no business treating children period much less BPI children, but I can say the same for surgeons--plastic, neuro, ortho... I have spent time with both Dr. Nath and Dr. Laurent discussing the use of chiropractic in our children. BOTH have told me that while they do not give a broad recommendation for chiropractic or any other 'alternative treatment', they know that I will do nothing to hurt my daughter or further injure her because I have the ability to zone in on what is best for her. Yes, I have the benefit of being her father, but I'd like to think I can also do this with all of my patients if I am willing to take the time to educate myself and really get to know them. That is the heart of a good doctor--traditional or alternative.

[francine]

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[TNT1999]

The "C" word (cut/cutting) gets to me too. I don't know what it is exactly, but it just sounds so harsh and tears me up inside. I know that is technically what's being done, but I just choose different terminology (which is what I think was the main point of Missy's comment). A lot of people came down on Missy for stating her opinion too. I'm curious, are there any parents who choose the surgery route that tell their children that the dr. is going to "cut" them. It's just the choice of words as Missy said. While I'm always upfront with Nicole as to what the drs will do, etc., I personally would never use that word in my explanation. JMO. Wonder what that says about me...??... -Tina