AboutRachel Beider, LMT Expertise I can answer questions regarding Therapeutic Medical Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Chronic Pain Management.
Experience I am a NY State Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified in Prenatal Massage, and working as a Professional Doula. I have worked with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and in a Surgeon's Office, providing Medical Massage Therapy. I have volunteered massage work for the NYC Marathon and massaging patients at Beth Israel in the Jacob Perlowe Hospice Center. I currently own a business, Massage Williamsburg (www.massagewilliamsburg.com), in Brooklyn, NY.
Organizations American Massage Therapy Association
Education/Credentials Swedish Institute of Health and Sciences, WatPo Thai Medical Massage School in Bangkok, Carole Osbourne Sheets Prenatal Massage Certification, Doula Training by Association for Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators
Past/Present Clients My clients include dancers, athletes, a neurosurgeon, a chiropractor, yoga instructors, and moms-to-be
Question Since 2007 my bloodcount have dropped considerably; bloodplatelets=67/white blood=3.1/red blood=10.2
I've been to my doctor, specialist and they have been examined me, give me prednison for 8 weeks, but it seems that they don't know what's causing the dropping of my bloodcount. As I've pain in my spine and muscles, i wonder if toxins is the malefactor that is causing all this and which massage is the best for my situation?
My both ears are whistling since 2007. Has this to do with the drop of the bloodcount?
Regards,
Evie
Answer Hi Evie,
I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. It's unlikely that a buildup of toxins in the muscles is causing your health concerns - more likely is that the pain you're experiencing is a side effect or complicates your current medical situation. Predisone is an immunosuppressant, and one of it's side effects is joint pain, which may explain that component of your illness.
Unfortunately, circulatory massage, such as Swedish, or Deep Tissue, may not be appropriate for you in this situation. Try a modality such as Polarity Therapy, Reiki, or gentle Shiatsu to help you relax and reduce your anxiety. In the meantime, the question of your blood count is best directed towards a medical professional.
Let me know if you have any further questions, and I hope you've found this helpful.
