We are on a journey of exploring what works on Chloe upper back nerve issue condition. The problem causes headaches, weakness on the left side arm, shoulder neck and face since birth!
Here are some treatments we are working on!
Dentist/Oral Surgeon: Chloe had 4 wisdom teeth and a molar removed in 2015 in a hospital setting. After that one of her left front teeth cracked off due to excessive grinding. I took a while to find another dentist. Then I got lucky and found a dentist who also worked 2 days a week as an oral surgeon. He found the tooth that cracked off was infected and gave her antibiotics. Chloe is going to get a root canal in his office after. She is on a seizure med that deals with peripheral nerve damage that now lets Chloe lay on her upper back in a dentist chair without significant pain like before so she can have the procedure done in the office dentist chair!
Another Treatment we are checking out is light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder also referred to as winter depression.
Symptoms are :
Apathy, Fatigue,Sadness,Irritability, Weight Gain, Lack of Energy, Increased sleep, Carbohydrates Craving, Difficulty in Awakening, Decreased social Activity
Both my Kids were tested to be Vitamin D deficient and have at least one or more of the symptoms mention above.
Treatment is they are in front of light box that emits intense bright light.The light enters the eye, hits the retina which sends a nerve impulses to the pineal gland which controls melatonin secretion.
So far both our young ladies sit in front of this right for 30 minuates and really seem to enjoy it. One likes to read the other is on her computer during the light Therapy.
Tens Unit is still used for pain management issues but now is on an as needed bases.
Chloe also works at our local fitness club with her adaptive personal trainer working on core issues and using her arms without headaches
