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Chiari Malformation / Neck Pain
For quite a while, I had been struggling with severe neck and head pain resulting from a Chiari malformation (a condition in which part of the brain protrudes into the spinal canal, causing pressure on the spinal cord). My neurosurgeon suggested I try almost anything to help relieve the pain, because the surgery for my condition is risky and didn't always work. Moving my head from side to side would send sharp pain from my neck up into my skull. This made driving extremely difficult. Sleeping became an ongoing challenge. Pain medicine helped somewhat, but you can only take those for so long before they start to cause organ damage. Massage helped only a little (it really is more of a nerve pain, rather than muscle). I also tried cranial sacral therapy for several months. I liked the therapy, but it really didn't help relieve my pain. I called a pain-management center, but they said they didn't work with Chiari malformation patients.
Then I discovered Central Florida Preventive Medicine & Kathy Veon. Even though I have a strong aversion to needles, my neck/head pain was making it extremely difficult to live a normal life. Kathy's calm and caring attitude helped me to not be so nervous about being ˝stuck with needles.˝ (they are actually quite tiny) After about two or three visits, the pain that used to shoot from the base of my skull into my eye was gone. A few more treatments, and the neck pain had significantly decreased. I can now move my head from side to side. I will probably have to continue with less frequent ˝maintenance˝ therapy, but that sure beats surgery! It's just amazing. Such a relief!
Kathy, thank you for helping me feel normal, again.
Terri H.
Lake Mary
Asthma
I am an 11 year old male who has suffered for over 5 years of chronic bronchitis, asthma, and allergies. Daily, I have been taking an advair and albuterol inhaler for the last 6 months just to try to participate in my daily phys-ed class. My asthma would keep me from enjoying bike riding and sports activities. After 3 treatments and an herbal supplement I am happy to say I no longer use advair or albuterol. Acupuncture has helped me to enjoy the things that kids without asthma enjoy. I also found out that acupuncture does not hurt and is relaxing. I always fall asleep during my treatments. I would encourage other kids to try it too.
Steven,
Longwood
OCD
Being in the dental field for about 8 years, I unfortunately developed on OCD to germs. I constantly would feel the need to wash my hands, re-wash, and analyze what I touched throughout the day. It was when, one evening, I got out of the shower and actually had to get back in, I knew that it was bad.
I turned to Acupuncture, an alternative treatment to drugs and medicine. For me, since I am so sensitive to every medication, I knew it was the route to go. After just one treatment and ‘acupuncture to go’ (extra seeds in your ear to wear for week after treatment), I noticed a tremendous difference. My mind wasn’t processing the OCD germ talk. I actually went on throughout my day without using wasted energy on analyzing my every touch. It’s been about 6 treatments, and I’m germ OCD free!
Your body does have the ability to heal itself. Acupuncture just helps speed up the process more naturally and is more effective. It’s the best kept secret around!
Mindy
Sanford
Back Pain
"Dr. Veon’s acupuncture techniques are so simple and yet extremely effective, they'll turn even the most chronic acupuncture skeptic into a believer."
“Thank you for giving me my life back! For the past six months I've struggled with pain, weakness and numbness due to a lumbar disc herniation and annular tear."
Immediately after the injury and consulting with a conventional doctor I had epidural injections which gave me only slight relief.
With acupuncture I now have minimal numbness, the pain immediately disappears after my sessions allowing me to participate in my Physical Therapy and heal.
If you are considering an alternative less invasive gentle healing you need look no further.
I'm enjoying the relief from pain and back to the activities I love!
R.
Stop Smoking
I had tried everything and as a smoker for 25 years had almost given up. You were truly my "last ditched" effort. That being said, I was desperate and hopeful for this to work. I wanted to quit but I loved to smoke, the bittersweet addiction.
It's been a huge struggle for me since my Mother passed away at age 57 of lung cancer in 2003. I knew I had to do something but the overwhelming feeling of anxiety every time I thought about quitting was overpowering. Well, I have been smoke free since my first visit with you. I have not had so much as a puff nor do I plan to ever again!!!
I am happy to say I am a non-smoker and have never been happier for it.
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful program you offer and I have sent a few fellow smokers your way. I am hopeful that I can get in there for a treatment here or there because it was truly an amazing experience that I enjoyed very much. It’s important that you know that you are making a difference!!
Sheri,
Orlando
Publication Links:
A New Year…. A New You
http://www.lakemarylifwemagazine.com/viewArticle.php?articleId=1684
Allergy and Asthma
http://www.lakemarylifemagazine.com/viewArticle.php?articleId=1297
Healing With Acupuncture
http://www.lakemarylifemagazine.com/viewArticle.php?articleId=1151
Acts of Kindness
http://www.lakemarylifemagazine.com/viewArticle.php?articleId=1375
Focus on Central Florida Preventive Medicine
http://www.lakemarylifemagazine.com/viewArticle.php?articleId=2276
Staying healthy during the holidays
http://www.lakemarylifemagazine.com/viewArticle.php?articleId=1594
Understanding the Importance of Iodine
http://www.lakemarylifemagazine.com/viewArticle.php?articleId=1828
Tools for Stress Management
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tools-For-Stress-Management&id=2195553
A Western View of Acupuncture
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Western-View-of-Acupuncture&id=2195493
Treating Depression and Anxiety With Acupuncture
http://ezinearticles.com/?Treating-Depression-and-Anxiety-With-Acupuncture&id=2342183
Acupuncture for Whole Body Health
http://ezinearticles.com/?Acupuncture-For-Whole-Body-Health&id=2439710
Coping with and Transforming Stress
http://ezinearticles.com/?Coping-With-and-Transforming-Stress&id=2420761
Stress and the Immune System
http://ezinearticles.com/?Stress-and-the-Immune-System&id=2323270
Digestion is Key to Good Health
http://ezinearticles.com/?Digestion-is-Key-to-Good-Health&id=2439687
Acupuncture for Whole Body Health
http://ezinearticles.com/?Acupuncture-For-Whole-Body-Health&id=2439710
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