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“Is It Nerve Damage or Something Else?”

By Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant

You’re feeling tingling, weakness, numbness, or maybe even burning pain. Your arm or leg “gives out” unexpectedly. The symptoms are persistent and frustrating.

You go to your doctor, and they run a nerve conduction study (NCS) and EMG. The results come back: normal.

And yet—you still don’t feel normal. You’re still struggling.

This is one of the most common complaints I hear from my patients. They’ve been told, “There’s nothing wrong with you,” even though their symptoms clearly suggest something is off. They leave the doctor’s office with no plan, no answers, and often no validation that what they’re experiencing is real.

But here’s the truth: a normal EMG/NCS does not rule out nerve dysfunction. It simply means there was no detectable damage to the large motor nerves at the time of the test. It doesn’t measure nerve inflammation, chemical irritation, nutrient deficiencies, or small-fiber nerve involvement.

That’s where functional medicine comes in.

Why Functional Medicine Looks Deeper
Functional medicine doesn’t just look at your nerves—it looks at what’s affecting them.

If your nerves are struggling to perform, there’s usually an upstream issue that traditional tests aren’t designed to detect. That might include:

  • Chronic inflammation that’s irritating nerve endings
  • Vitamin and mineral deficiencies (especially B12, folate, magnesium, or D3)
  • Blood sugar dysregulation that can mimic neuropathy—even in non-diabetics
  • Gut dysfunction limiting nutrient absorption or contributing to autoimmune attacks
  • Toxic exposures from mold, heavy metals, or medications
  • Adrenal dysfunction due to chronic stress
  • Hidden infections such as Lyme or Epstein-Barr
  • Trauma and emotional stress locked in the nervous system, disrupting healing

Most of these factors don’t show up on conventional nerve tests—but they absolutely can impair nerve function.

Real Answers for Ongoing Symptoms
I work with patients who have been told nothing is wrong with them—only to later discover deep imbalances driving their pain, weakness, or numbness. Some are injured workers trying to return to a job but feel physically limited. Others are parents, professionals, or caregivers simply trying to get their life back.

Together, we build a personalized plan to reduce inflammation, restore nerve nutrition, support the stress response, and repair function.

If your nerves feel “off” but your tests say otherwise—let’s talk.
For just $25, you can book a 1-on-1 Functional Recovery Consult with me and get a clear next step forward.

Initial Functional Health Consultation: $25.00
Click here to book your session

Contact Info:
Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant
Serving Orlando and Central Florida
407-760-1662 | rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com
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The Hidden Reasons Injured Workers Don’t Fully Recover

By Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant

If you’ve ever heard an injured worker say, “The doctor cleared me, but I’m still in pain,” you’re not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common frustrations I hear in my practice. Despite surgeries, physical therapy, and even medications, many individuals never return to how they felt before the injury. Why? Because traditional care often stops at the surface, and that’s where Functional Medicine steps in.

As a Functional Medicine Nurse and Case Manager, I’ve worked with countless injured workers who were told their injury had healed, yet they still couldn’t sleep, concentrate, or move without pain. When we looked deeper, we found the real reasons behind their lingering symptoms:

  1. Chronic Inflammation That Was Never Addressed
    Injuries trigger inflammation—your body’s natural defense system. But when inflammation becomes chronic due to poor diet, stress, or gut dysfunction, it delays tissue repair and amplifies pain. While medication can dull the symptoms, it doesn’t correct the cause. Functional Medicine looks at what you’re eating, how your gut is functioning, and whether you’re getting the nutrients needed for recovery.
  2. Hormonal Imbalances from Stress and Trauma
    An accident—especially one that involves surgery or disability—can be a traumatic event. It sends stress signals to the brain and disrupts your body’s natural hormone cycles. Elevated cortisol levels can cause fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, and even weight gain. Functional lab testing helps us detect adrenal dysfunction and hormone imbalances that traditional providers often overlook.
  3. Underlying Gut Dysfunction
    Pain meds, antibiotics, and stress can wreak havoc on the gut lining. This leads to leaky gut, poor nutrient absorption, and immune imbalances—all of which delay healing. A compromised gut also impacts brain function and mood, which many injured workers struggle with silently. In Functional Medicine, we focus on rebuilding the gut so that the whole body can function better.
  4. Nervous System Dysregulation After Trauma
    The body stores trauma—not just physically, but neurologically. Even if your X-rays or MRIs are clear, your nervous system may still be in a state of fight-or-flight. This leads to ongoing tension, poor sleep, and heightened pain sensitivity. Through nervous system support and targeted calming protocols, we help clients reset the healing response.
  5. Lack of a Personalized Recovery Plan
    Cookie-cutter advice like “rest and take this pill” doesn’t work for complex recoveries. Every injured worker has a unique health history, lifestyle, and set of challenges. Functional Medicine offers a personalized, whole-person plan to help the body heal from the inside out. This includes nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, supplementation, and coaching.

You Don’t Have to Settle for “Living With It”
If you or a loved one has been told you’re fine—but you still feel broken—there is hope. We help injured workers uncover the real reasons they aren’t healing and walk with them toward lasting recovery.

Initial Functional Health Consultation: $25.00
Click here to book your session

Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant
Serving Orlando and surrounding areas
407-760-1662 | rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com
jrmnurseconsultants.com

Why You’re Still in Pain After the MRI Says You’re Fine

By Dr. Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LNC, LEHP, BC-FMP
Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant | JRM Nurse Consultants
https://jrmnurseconsultants.com

“There’s nothing more we can do.”

If you’ve been injured, seen an orthopedic specialist, had all the tests, and still heard those words—you’re not alone.
Maybe your MRI came back “normal” or showed only mild bulging. The doctor reassured you it wasn’t serious. Yet you’re still dealing with pain, fatigue, or even nerve symptoms like leg weakness and instability.

So now what?

You’re still in pain, but the system is finished with you. You’re told to rest, maybe try more PT, and wait it out. Some are even told the pain is “in their head.”

But here’s the truth: the absence of major structural injury does NOT mean you’re fine.

What Traditional Imaging Can Miss

MRIs and X-rays are powerful—but limited. They’re excellent for detecting major injuries like herniated discs or fractures. But they can miss:

  • Chronic inflammation
  • Nerve dysfunction without compression
  • Muscle imbalances
  • Central sensitization (when your nervous system becomes hypersensitive to pain)

These are functional issues, not structural ones. That’s where functional medicine steps in.

What Is Functional Medicine for Injury Recovery?

Functional medicine looks beyond symptoms and imaging to uncover why your body is still struggling.
At JRM Nurse Consultants, I take a whole-person approach. That includes:

  • Reviewing your sleep, stress, and nutrition
  • Looking at nerve health and inflammatory patterns
  • Understanding how trauma, hormones, and gut health affect your healing

Whether it’s a teen injured at work, a nurse hurt on the job, or a parent still exhausted after being cleared—if you’re not getting answers, this approach is for you.

The Good News: You’re Not Stuck

You don’t have to live in chronic pain, even if the system has discharged you.
You don’t have to wait until things get worse to seek help.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Ready to Be Heard?

I offer a $25 Functional Recovery Assessment to help you finally feel seen and supported.
In this one-on-one session, we’ll talk about your injury, your symptoms, and your healing goals. Then I’ll outline how we can work together to rebuild strength, reduce pain, and restore function—naturally.

👉 Book Now: https://jrmnurseconsultants.com
💲 Cost: $25 (applied toward your care plan if you move forward)
📩 Questions? Email rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com

Because when your MRI says you’re fine—but your body says you’re not—it’s time for a new plan.