Question
I have a question for you, now I have been to a few doctors, I was diagnosed with "Sherumanns Disease" about three years ago. I've done some research on the disease and all says that there should be little if no pain from this disease. Well I have some severe pain and it seems to be getting worse over time along with getting more symptoms, eg. My heads shakes back and forth constantly, I am able to control it at times when I notice it, or when someone points it out to me, it is getting worse and is very embarrassing. I also have extreme fatigue, my doc says that I need to loose some weight but I am finding it really hard to get going plus when I do workout or walk I can barely move the next day, back pain and neck pain takes me down, I seem to get confused easily and see stars upon standing from sitting or laying position, I get harsh jolts in my right forearm when I reach for things fast. I am not sure as to what I can do, I have been usin an exercise ball to stregthen my back muscles but it doesnt seem to be helping a whole lot. Do you think that surgey will help me? And what do you think that this is all caused from? Is there anything I can do to ease it just a little?


Answer
Hi Anna,

First and foremost get a new doctor. What he told you borders on negligence and in my view is criminal. If you told him what you told me, he is directly responsible for sending you to a neurologist. I have never met or examined you but still know enough that you probably have a herniated cervical disc and possible demylination disease.  The constant shaking may be Parkinsons or other condition that needs looked at by someone who cares. To say that you only need to loose weight with your complaints is incomprehensible. I see and hear about a lot of negligence but this is ridiculous. Sherumanns disease has nothing to do with what is going on presently. Once you get a brain MRI and Cervical MRI, get back with me before they screw you up worse. I will guild you to the proper professionals that can decompress the disc and treat the other issues. Without personally seeing you, it could be a dozens different issues like postural orthostatic hypotension. When you stand up, the arteries may lag longer than normal contracting causing a blood drain to the feet causing low blood supply to the brain. With even an incompetent cursory exam, even a first year nurse could figure this out. Get on the doctor Monday and set him straight or I will. If you need a referral let me know and I'll personally handle it. You need to see a neurologist right away.

Keep in touch and thank you for your question.

Dr. Timothy Durnin
drs.chiroweb.com