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Suggest Treatment For Fracture In The Neck

Hello,My name is Keith Mitchell,W/m 47 Y/o,Have elevated B/P occassionally but on medication.I fell and broke my neck in 2002,being the stubborn man,and did I mention I was a FireFighter/Medic for 18 years!Actually ,the emergency room doctor didnt see the fracture on the Ct scan and was more concerned with my R shoulder! I was experiencing a mild cas of verdigo,stood up on my back deck thats approx.7 from the ground and headed straight for the stairs and fell end ove end til Landing at the end of the brick steps.My wife called 911,the fire dept, that I m chief of, responded and I rode in the ambulance to the ER.The attending Doc ordered CT and Xrays and didn t find any breaks initially,major bruising and the thought that my R shoulder was fractured!It was Not...This was 2002 in 2005 the pain from my neck put me in pain management!I worked a job that required me to be out of town all the time.Long story short I missed a cople appointments and was released from the pain mangement program after 6-8 years..I started seeeing a doctor in a doc in the box,that turned out to be my pediatrician,this guy went way above the call of duty and I will ever be thankful for Not,being afrid to write the 120 norco 10mg and the 120 soma every month.A single dad with a daughter and no insurance was tough but I handled it....My doctor retired and nobody else in the practice will write ANYTHING for FEAR of getting in trouble,or thinking I m a drug seeker???I understand Doctors have limitations,but when you have tried Toraadole 50mg and injectiond of the same and tons of Ibuprofine and Tylenol,Asprin and any other NSAID and it doesnt work,What am I suppose to do?I have always been a law abiding citizen,but some patients are being forced to get it illegally and I would just rather do it the Right way..... Please help me if you can!Remember,I have No insurance nor do I have a job at this time!!??
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hello
I have read your query.
I will advise you local neck area injection so that drug depends can be reduced.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
Opioid may lead to drug dependence so avoid it.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Fracture In The Neck

Hello I have read your query. I will advise you local neck area injection so that drug depends can be reduced. Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you. Opioid may lead to drug dependence so avoid it. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.