Pain

40 yr F, splenectomy, hormonal issues, CFS, pain

Would appreciate help with this client who came to me for help with menstrual cycle issues and very low energy, but I feel there’s more going on than just hormonal issues. Is 5ft 3 and 10.5 stones, so bit overweight.  History of low blood pressure. Periods have been problematic since…

37 yo F with Vaginismus

I have a 37-year-old lady who was trying to get pregnant that has vaginismus. She is currently at a vaginismus clinic but is there anything that I can do nutritionally to ease the contractions or the pain? The vaginismus started when she was 11 years old, trying to insert a…

61 yo F with significant pain

I am really stuck with this complex female client. 61 years old, in significant pain much of the time for last 10 years following 3 operations on her spine. She has also had breast cancer recurrences 3 times and 2 courses of radiotherapy, a hystercetomy and is on HRT and…

59 yo F with generalised pain in RH side

Hi everyone. I feel a bit unsure about the best way to direct a client’s protocol and could benefit from some suggestions please. Client is 59 yr old female presenting with generalised pain in RH side , flatulence, arthritis and occasional hayfever. Her RH side pain is the main reason…

30 yo F with Chronic digestive pain

Hi there, I am hoping someone will have some advice for a client I am seeing. Five years ago she had a pregnancy terminated and ever since has had chronic pain on both sides of the lower abdomen. She has no pain during the daytime, but at night she wakes…

CFS

CFS, Fibromyalgia, Severe chronic nausea of unknown origin (occ vomiting but not frequent), Constant pain, epilepsy Age 36 female. The dizziness at its worst causes difficulty standing and walking, the headaches and associated light sensitivity can make reading difficult, and persistent pain limits daily activities. It has been this way…

Menopause

A female client post menopausal has started experiencing bladder problems. No infection, pain, burning, back pain etc. Her bladder feels full all the time even when its been emptied a little while before. Its been going on for a few months. She hasnt seen GP about it and she is…

59 yo F with presenting with generalised pain in RH side

Hi everyone. I feel a bit unsure about the best way to direct a client’s protocol and could benefit from some suggestions please. Client is 59 yr old female presenting with generalised pain in RH side, flatulence, arthritis and occasional hayfever. Her RH side pain is the main reason for…

59 yo F with presenting with generalised pain in RH side

Hi everyone. I feel a bit unsure about the best way to direct a client’s protocol and could benefit from some suggestions please. Client is 59 yr old female presenting with generalised pain in RH side, flatulence, arthritis and occasional hayfever. Her RH side pain is the main reason for seeing…

59 yo F with generalised pain in RH side

Hi everyone. I feel a bit unsure about the best way to direct a client’s protocol and could benefit from some suggestions please. Client is 59 yr old female presenting with generalised pain in RH side, flatulence, arthritis and occasional hayfever. Her RH side pain is the main reason for…

60 yo F with Arthritis

I have a 60 year old client with painful arthritis in many joints of the body with particular concern about the development of painful bony spurs of the feet insteps and big toes and in the hands in the thumb joints. There is a familial tendency for mid-life onset of…

65 yo M with neck/shoulder pain and headaches

Hi, 65 year old male client with history of neck/shoulder pain and headaches. He has ongoing anxiety and insomnia. This and the shoulder pain is managed with with occasional use of Amitriptyline and he also uses Paracetamol and Neurofen. The pain eases with holidays, alcohol, exercise and sex. He attends…

74 yo F with mysterious leg and arm pain

Hi, I have a 74 year old female client who I have seen for a first and return consultation, I am seeing her again for another return consult next week. She has a history of gastritis, lower back pain, night terrors/dreams, cystitis, cold hands & feet, and bruises & bleeds…

57 yo F with obese client multiple health complications

Hi, looking for some guidance with a client and where to go next with her. Female, 57, married, 3 kids, 18st 4lbs, 5”1. BMI 45. Morbidly obese. Came for weight loss Type II diabetic (developed gestational diabetes with first pregnancy 1985). 1991 Fell playing squash, stayed playing, and knee replacement…

49 yo M with low energy, & severe chronic pain post cholecystectomy

My patient suffers with constant pain (under right ribcage and into his back) since his biliary duct was damaged during a cholecsytectomy in 2011 (he now has a stent inserted), and after a subsequent hepatic resection where at least 1/3 of his liver was removed. He takes daily painkillers (dihydrocodeine),…
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15 yo F with physical exhaustion and stabbing pains in feet

This lively young lady has been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue/Post Viral Syndrome. Recent blood tests indicate Neutrophils 39%, Lymphocytes 55%; Monocytes and Eosinophils on low end of normal; RBC, HGB, PLT all normal; Urine pH 6.0, Alkaline Phosphatase low 93U/L; Uric acid, CRP, Fasting Glucose all normal. Tests for salmonella,…

High phospholipids and pain around gallbladder

I have been working with a female client age 45 for a few months now. She came to me as she had been struggling with high levels of pain around the gallbladder area and also referred pain to the right shoulder. She has had several investigations and scans and everything…

54 yo female excruciating pain on-and-off for 2 years, & vomiting

My client, female, age 54, has been experiencing excruciating pain on-and-off since Christmas of 2016 in the right hypocondrium. Started as a dull ache, which progressively got worse. Ended up with unexplained bruising on calves and vomiting black tarry fluid, after which point she felt much better. Saw GP, who…

37 yo M with FSGS , severe pain, chronic fatigue, weakness

37 y/o male with FSGS (Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), severe pain, chronic fatigue, weakness. Wants to prevent dialysis I would appreciate some help with this 37 y/o father of 3 kids whose main goal is to prevent dialysis. History: He got diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome with primary FSGS in 2004 when…

12 yo M with Fructose Malabsorption

I have recently seen a 12 year old boy w-46kg, H-1.48m. He was diagnosed with fructose intolerance in Feb this year by consultant following breath test. History He was born naturally full term, breast-fed until age 1. Mum advises that age 1 he began getting tonsillitis and ear infections, these…