Thursday, May 30, 2013

Example of Peripheral nerve damage

Let us first look at the MRI which told us that Chloe's brain was fine but she did have a bulging disc between  C6-C7 in her neck. This may of caused her left shoulder from developing correctly so the Neurologist was willing to try a medication that works on nerve ending that have peripheral nerve damage to see if it helped.

This is an example of how much it helped! Chloe sees a male dental hygienist for several years at her dentist office. This is what he said was different this time.
1. Chloe was able to open her mouth fifty percent or more wider then she ever did before.
2. She did not fatigue. Her ability to follow directions through out cleaning and she was able to keep her mouth open and her abilities improved through the whole 30 minute session.
3. He stated this was the best cleaning he ever done due to he could access every area in the her mouth.
4. She even took ex-ray which had her biting down on a gadget while he took the ex-ray .

Chloe before looked like her jaw was locked. It was hard for teeth cleaning tools to get in. We worked on teeth flossing and electric toothbrush as a way to get her to open her mouth. Now she is doing it with this medication.

The Neurologist said we should be thankful that Chloe tolerates these medications and we sure are.

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