By Lincoln on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 06:38 pm:

I have gotten alot of information from this forum, but it has been pretty quiet. I have searched everywhere for a forum to discuss prolotherapy and ask questions. This is the only one I have found. Does anyone know of any other resources? I really am looking for information on prolo and headaches and "slipping rib syndrome".

By Erika on Friday, February 22, 2002 - 10:17 am:

I would like to know if anyone has info on long term effects to ligaments if you have EDS like I do and have to keep having this done (which from everything I've read is the case). My understanding is that with time you loosen back up and have to keep having this done.What happens to ligaments /tendons?Do they just eventually become all scar tissue?

By Karin on Friday, February 22, 2002 - 02:14 pm:

In this forum, Park is the only one who has a
great understanding about prolo injections.
It would be nice if someone could create a
forum for this purpose.Since I'm new with
PC skills and have no idea how to start one.
Don't forget, this is a "forum" and mostly
we are asking questions and so far Park was
the only one who would answer.

Lincoln, you may try the MGH Brain Talk Commun.
Forum (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)or (Spiney 2)
You'll find articles about prolo treatments there too.

Hope this will help. Karin

By Park Griffin on Friday, February 22, 2002 - 03:03 pm:

Erika, in your case, to look on the bright side, I would consider prolotherapy as a way to get yourself back towards normal so that you can effectively exercise. Stabilizing and balancing your musculature and working on your posture, will give you the lasting results. Prolotherapy doesn't always help, but it is almost worth a try in any case.

Park

By Erika on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 10:17 am:

Park, Thank you for your response. I have tried physical therapy with no success. I also may have a secondary muscle problem which causes extreme muscle fatigability.SO I am looking for anything that might help.However I don't want to do anything to make problem worse.I am the mother of three children under 8 so I have to stay functional as much as possible. I am also looking for alternative pain treatments(I am opiod intolerant)Any help is gretly appreciated.
ERika

By Park Griffin on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 05:36 pm:

Erika, if your joints are not in their functional position, exercise generally does not target your muscles properly. You unconsciously over use your major mover muscles and the subtle but important stabilzer muscles continue to atrophy.

If you want alternative ideas to try and deal with your chronic pain, research a good reputable fibromyalgia doctor, they help people deal with ideopathic pain. Check out this site:

www.chronicpainsolutions.com/sponsors/pellegrino.htm

Park

By Park Griffin on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 05:40 pm:

Erika, about your scar tissue question... Sclerosing occurs, yes, but as the tissue matures it becomes more like the original tissue matrix, be it a ligament or a tendon. A study was done that showed that the long term effects was not a mass of scar tissue.

Park

By Lincoln on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 06:55 pm:

Park, guys, I saw the prolotherapist for the first time today. He is going to start the injection therapy next week!!! I am a little nervous, but also very excited.

Any recommendations for what to do during the therapy? Supplements? Exercise?

Thanks!!

Lincoln

By Park Griffin on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 01:43 pm:

Obtain a couple of stress relief squeeze toys one for each hand that feel comfortable to you. My wife has a couple of hearts that fit perfectly in her hand. Her prolo doc had some that he gives out for use at his office, but they were too big for my wife. You should walk around after the injections for as long as possible. My wife shops for a couple of hours after her shots. Don't make sudden moves after the injections. Be careful or you'll het an instant reminder that you just had prolo. Lay of of anti-inflammatory meds as they will weaken the effects of the prolo.

Park