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QUESTION: Dr. Arnone,
I read an answer you posted for someone with Thyroid issues and you told them about  Upper Cervical Vertebral Subluxation.

I have a thyroid nodule, I have esophagus motility disorder, I have been diagnosed with IBD. I have an injury from years ago on my lower left leg - I ran into a steel rod that indented my leg and it has been tingly ever since.  Doctors told me it was just a contusion and workers comp closed it.  However, that was about 10 years ago and to this day, my leg easily gets fatigued and tingles.  Many times I prop it up with a pillow. I'm in my mid 30's.  About 5 years after the leg injury I kept feeling like my throat had something in it. Finally after switching doctors, I was told I have a thyroid nodule and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism.  I had also gain a lot of weight in a short period of time without changing my eating habits. I look as if I go to a buffet and stay there all day - but, I eat about the same and sometimes less than what others eat.  I later on developed a stomach ulcer and a polyp was removed and showed it was pre-cancerous.  

I feel as if my entire body has gone down hill.  I always feel like there is something in my throat and it is difficult to swallow.  I have been in a few car accidents, nothing major.  For the past several years I have had fatigue, brain fog and forgetful and my muscles are tight in my neck and shoulders.  My neck has a lump on it in the back - the cervical CT showed nothing but, you can feel it.  The doctor told me it must be a muscle knot.  My shoulders are so tight and I can't get them to relax.  My bad leg (right side) also is tight at times.  I take a muscle relaxer every so often to try to get to a manageable point.  Prior to all of this happening to me I was an outgoing, extremely active, supercharged person.  Now, I'm a couch potato.  I have no energy.  I easier get migraine headaches and I get this weird fatigue feeling that flows through my body - like energy draining out of me and I just know that I have to rest or it will get worse.  I have been living like this for a while.  Sometimes my family doesn't believe me. Sometimes I wished it was all in my head so, that way I could go on with my life and overcome it but, it quickly reminds me that's not the case.  

I was wondering if Upper Cervical Vertebral Subluxation could be an issue.  I am desperately looking for an answer so, that I can get my life back. I was wondering if this could all be related and if so, if it is related to the  Upper Cervical Vertebral Subluxation.  

Thank you,

TT

I live in Cincinnati, OH and if it is related to Upper Cervical Vertebral Subluxation , is there a place you could refer me to?

ANSWER: Tammy,

It is very likely to be the result of an upper cervical subluxation but the only way to know for sure is to go through the consult and exam.
I am in the process of finding you a specialist in your state, however please be aware that we are a special breed of doctors and you may need to travel to get to one in your state.
Please write back to me shortly and then I will reply with someone who can likely help you.

Yours in Best Health,

Dr Robert Arnone
Upper Cervical Specific Doctor
"Brainstem Specialist"
711 Old Ballas
St Louis, MO 63141
314 995 5719

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QUESTION: Dr. Arnone,

I am located in Cincinnati, Ohio 45246.  I am in southern Ohio so, I am also close to Kentucky.  I would be willing to go for a consult and see if this is what is causing some/all of my problems.  

Thank you,

Tammy

Answer
Dr Shawn carver is the one you would need to see. I believe that you may need to travel a bit.  I am out of the office working on the football field right now so please look him up andvif you need more info I can write you back by Monday.
Yours in best health,
Dr Rob Arnone
St Louis