Rheumatoid Arthritis

After suffering with chronic pain for over two years, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. That is when my depression set in. I started to gain weight. I developed allergies and insomnia. Overall, my symptoms got worse and it was all I could do to crawl out of bed, yet alone walk standing straight. My job kept me sitting at a desk for eight to ten hours a day. I had gained about 25 pounds from inactivity and this just made my condition worse. My daughter told me about a chiropractor that she heard speak and suggested, rather told me, to make an appointment to see him because he had helped a friend of hers with her allergies. I had been to many doctors while living in New York and they all had the same prescription – they gave me medication but nothing helped to clear up any of my ailments. I also had many surgeries on my shoulders, knees, and feet to relieve my joints.

The chiropractor gave me a thorough exam on my first visit and took x-rays of my back. Afterwards, he spend a great deal of time with me to explain what he thought he could do to help me and that it would take time because all of my problems didn’t happen overnight. But, he was sure he would be able to give me a better quality of life. I will never forget my first treatment because I was able to breathe through my nose without the help of sprays or pills. My eyesight seemed clearer and colors were more vibrant. When I returned home I went to sleep for the rest of the day and then slept through the same night. I figured it was worth going to him just for a good night’s sleep.

With continuous Chiropractic care, all of my physical problems lessened and I was walking and starting to enjoy life again. Then I quit coming to see him because I felt so much better. I started running instead of walking and began sitting at my desk again for long periods of time. Eventually, all my symptoms returned – only this time I couldn’t sit anymore. I could only crawls and lay flat on my back. Now, after seeing the chiropractor for about six months continuously, I am able to walk for exercise, lift weights, and I am losing weight again, developing the muscles in my back and feeling like life is worth living again. We are hoping that I will be able to sit for longer periods of time and maybe return to work at some point in time.

Signed, Carolynn Kishner