I’m so sorry

This is a worry LBJ. I remember you posting about it a few months back also. You absolutely have to see a healthcare professional about it though! I can understand your reluctance if you’ve gotten nowhere with them in the past. Thing is, if this debilitates you further, your work and income is in jeopardy. And your general wellbeing of course. Can you loan a small amount off family? Inlaws?

I dont know what options your healthcare system has there but hopefully someone here will be able to advise.

I wonder if seeing someone like an osteopath might be more helpful? I suggest you talk with as many people as possible (your face to face contacts and maybe local forums etc) and get some recommendations for a good doctor or other health practioner.
(((hugs))) and {{{vibes}}} LBJ.

A good kinesiologist could possibly pin point the cause but that comes back to money. Some are covered by our health care system and private health but I’m not sure what it’s like over there.

I am not sure what state you are in, but some states do have state healthcare that you can try and qualify for if you are at low income status. Otherwise I do understand the fear of going into lifetime debt due to medical bills….and thats only IF a doctor will even see you without insurance unless you pay up front. Thats our healthcare for ya. So check out your state and county. I know around here there are free and low cost free clinics for womens health and basic health problems and during an examination, if they find something serious, they may be able to recommend or refer to more extensive low cost health support. I am sorry you are having to deal with this.

Have you asked about circulatory issues with your doc? Thats what it sounds like to me honestly. Circulatory problems can cause burning sensations or numbness to different parts of the body.

LBJ, Have you been tested for Diabetes ?

Several friends have stated they had similar symptoms and all were caused by bulging or slipped disks and in one instance sciatica. I know they would have checked this but they have also said it took some time to identify as inflammation in the tissue hid the results in scans and Xrays.

Well, I a not medically trained but from what I understand all the main nerve bundles start around the spine so a bulging or slipped disk could certainly interfere with the body on a wide scale. The symptoms are identical to what you described. Ditto for pressure on the sciatic nerve bundle that is lower in the back.

Ah Ha…… Did they mention whiplash ?????? Its sneaky and insidious and never goes away. Mine was never really identified or dealt with until 20 years after it occurred. It could also have caused some minor nerve damage that has gotten progressively worse. There could also have been minor compression of the other vertebrae which over time and untreaded has also become worse.
I would certainly focus on the car accident injuries especially since there was obvious trauma to the cervical vertebrae at the time. I would seriously avoid chiropracters as they can sometimes do more harm than good and look toward the osteopaths as already suggested, a good kinesiologist (which is an offshoot of chiropracty without the bone crunching). Sending out feelers for recommendations on treatment and specialists.
Already recommended : Feldenkrais or Bowen Work practitioner

Go to this site and read it all the way through….. http://thewhiplashsite.com/ the doctor who wrote it is excellent in his detail and understanding. If you are in his area he also offers a free consultation.

Unfortunately that’s why they have you sign a waiver… Same with mine although the period after the accident when it was finally diagnosed was considerably longer. And yes the cost is now going to be on you. Try that link I sent you and see if you can get the free consult. Go to your doctor as soon as you can and see if they have a subsidized scheme for physio/chiropracty/kinesiology. If you have an existing problem we can get 10 free treatments a year, you should be able to use the accident as previous history.

I just finished grad school, this is what my university says about uninsured students:

“What if I don’t have insurance?
HWS is committed to providing healthcare services to all students in need of medical attention. If you have concerns about your ability to pay for charges, please contact our office at [phone#] to discuss payment options. [Our university] offers a reasonably priced insurance plan. A Financial Assistance Program is available for eligible students.”

I’d call up your health center, they should have summer hours for students taking summer classes (even if you didn’t register, you can still call!). Discuss your options for getting in to see a doctor/nurse. Don’t stop there though, if they say “we can’t find anything wrong”, you tell them that there is something wrong because you’re in pain (for a while?!) and to refer you to a specialist that takes people uninsured.

Good luck!!