Q - Do you treat chronic and acute pain from severe arthritis and ongoing problems severe enough to warrant opiates to assist management?
A - Yes, we see many chronic/acute pain clients. In addition to several forms of neurotherapy we also use microstimulators and peripheral feedback techniques that are usually very effective. |
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Q - I have suffered with Fibromyalgia for 6 years now. I am also Bipolar. I am so tired all the time and I am as weak as a kitten. My only means of support is my disability cheque. What are the charges for your services or are you covered by BC Health. Please send me some info.
A - Neurotherapy is very effective for both fibromyalgia and depression. Fibromyalgia is often associated with traumatic brain injury and/or emotional trauma. The procedure would be to do a brain assessment to determine the exact locations of the brain inefficiencies and then some neurotherapy sessions to correct those problems. Psychological and neurotherapeutic treatments are NOT covered by the BC Health plan although extended medical plans usually offer some coverage. The agency monitoring your disability status may be approached for funding for these treatments. Some government agencies have supported such treatments in the past. The cost of treatment averages about $105 per session after the initial intake assessment which is $180. |
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Q - I have always been a "sensitive" person and have had many allergies all of my life. I have had many emotional and physical traumas in my childhood. In 1990 I began a new job in a newly built group home. After 2 months I suffered a back injury and then had a severe flu like illness that lasted for several weeks. Every time I returned to my job, my illness came back and got worse. I developed all over body pain and fatigue and many more allergies as well as increased depression and ongoing flu like symptoms. Eventually I was not able to work. In 1995 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (Environmental Illness). Over the years I have learned to manage my symptoms somewhat so that I can still hold down a part-time job. A few months ago I notice an increase in my cognitive difficulties and an increase of tremors, shaking, twitching, and jumping. (the time frame coincides with the installation of a hog fuel burner at a mill near my home) I can no longer work. I understand that your treatments can help with Fibromyalgia, CFS, and Depression. Can these treatments also help with allergies, chemical sensitivities, and tremors? Do I need a doctors referral for an appointment?
A - Your situation is one that we encounter frequently. As in your case, the difficulties begin with a combination of several stressors such as emotional trauma, physical trauma (automobile accidents are common causes), and viral infections. The person starts to develop symptoms of body pain, poor sleep, cognitive "fogginess', emotional volatility, chronic fatigue, hypersensitivities, and depression. Medications usually make these conditions worse because of the side effects and habituation. Neurotherapy has been found to be very effective in treatment of these conditions. Our focus is usually to first restore sleep quality, and then deal with specific brain inefficiencies associated with the fibromyalgia, cognitive and emotional problems and the sensitivities. The first step is to have a brain assessment to determine the precise nature of the brain functioning inefficiencies and then to normalise these areas of activity. The motor difficulties you are experiencing are likely the result of poor brain calming function which is also related to poor sleep quality. Hence, we would expect that the tremors, twitching, etc will diminish when we treat the brain areas associated with sleep. The motor problems can also be associated with some difficulties in another region of the brain as well (the area associated with seizure disorders) but this will be determined from the brain map data. To initiate treatment with us you do not require a referral from your primary care physician. However, some extended medical programs require a physician's referral before you can have your treatments covered by your insurance. Check with the benefits clerk at your extended medical insurance company to determine the limits of your coverage and if you require a referral. |
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Q - My dad suffers from constant pain from shingles in the back of his head, he has had this for 7+ years, (He will be 80 this year), is it possible to stop this pain through neurotherapy? He has an appointment in a few weeks with some doctor who is considering freezing the back of his head, but I'm not sure this is the best option.
A - Yes, neurotherapy can be very helpful for pain. However, in the interim I would suggest you try L-Lysine. Start at 1500 mg/day and after he gets some relief then drop it to 1000 mg/day. I would suggest staying on 1000 mg/day continuously even if the shingles are no longer problematic. We never have reports of any side effects from this amino acid. It is readily available at any pharmacy. |
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Q - My husband has been suffering from a headache for over a year now. The pain is constant and feels like a pressure. His doctor and subsequently the neurologist prescribed for him several different medications but none brought him any relief. He had a CT scan done in February which was clear. He has tried one session of acupuncture and one session of chiropractic care with no relief. He plans to do 5 more sessions with chiropractic before ruling it out. Through my own research on the internet I have concluded that he may be suffering from NDPH (new daily persistant headache) I am very curious to know if a stressful situation in a person's life could bring something like this on....at the time when it started, his father who was living with us had been sick for about 6 months and died 2 months later. There was also some significant emotional issues surrounding this event as well. He was working crazy hours at the time. Since then things have calmed down significantly but the pain still remains. There is also a possibility that it was brought on by inflammation of some kind - as indicated by his blood work at the time... Our doctor has not been very helpful at all so we are feeling very lost, and need to be pointed in the right direction. I would appreciate hearing about what kind of therapies you use and whether or not you know of someone in the Abbotsford or Langley area that could help us in any way.
A - The closest person who may be able to help is Dr. Ian Hyams in Maple Ridge. Dr. Hyams is a physician who specializes in pain conditions and does neurotherapy in addition to medication. Dr. Hyams number is 604-467-5522. We also treat these conditions and should you wish to come to Vancouver you can call Alisa at 604-608-0444 and she will arrange for an intake brainwave assessment. |
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