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No matter how hard I tried, I could not stay on my feet long enough to prepare and serve a meal. My doctors had done all they could to keep me comfortable. They were kind but saw me as a lucky patient unwilling to accept the cure after my cancer surgery and chemotherapy. Despite the Neurontin, the pain was still there, and I could not take care of the normal tasks of living. Another drug was added, but this caused a severe side reaction. I stopped seeing the neurologist. I tried exercising at the gym and walking on the beach, but this was too painful. I began feeling helpless and depressed. Even traveling “to keep my mind occupied” was painful. The depression became worse. My family, friends, and faith kept me fighting for relief. I went to an acupuncture clinic for several weeks. This, too, was not the answer to my problem. I sat on the beach and prayed. The search began. There must be an answer to this widespread problem. All I learned was that my condition was “progressive and permanent.” At this point my feet were burning and freezing and aching all at the same time. My legs tingled from the knees down, and my toes hurt. The soles of my feet were numb and I had to be careful walking on the beach. I was never suicidal, but looked at death as my only relief. I wondered why I had survived a really bad cancer to be left with this kind of life. Then one day, at the beach, I read an article about Dr. Werter and Dr. Dellon and the procedure that “cured neuropathy.” I got an appointment to see Dr. Werter. I told him I was 69 and did not care to see 70. My miracle was beginning. I just knew it. My first surgery was done on my left leg on September 19, 2002. The surgery was a success. My life was coming back. Now I had hope. On December 5, 2002, the surgery was done on my right leg. This, too, was a successful surgery. My pain is less every day, and I cannot thank these men enough for the new life I have. This is my miracle. I am ready to live again, love my patient husband, and cherish my children and grandchildren. |
