Fibromyalgia Syndrome

I started Chiropractic care in July 2000 after attending a workshop. Prior to Chiropractic care I suffered from severe paints on the back of my neck, head, shoulders, arms, legs, and lower back. I have had numbness and tingling in my fingers, burning on my shin and back. Every day I felt as if I had the flu. I would wake in the morning very fatigued because of sleep disturbances and the pains would increase with stress and anxiety.

In June 2000, I went to the doctor because I could barely walk due to severe pains in my legs. The doctor ran tests to rule out Lyme disease; I was then diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, a disease of the muscles, tendons, and fibrous tissues.

I have had these pains for approximately one-and-a-half years, as a result of a fall I had some 15 years ago. I also suffered from fluctuating blood pressure at times and the doctor would not prescribe medication, because he thought it was stress related. He had me check and record my blood pressure twice per day over a period of time. He prescribed pain relievers, but I only got temporary relief. When I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, he prescribed Zoloft, an anti-depressant, which I stopped taking because of the side effects.

Due to the chronic pains, I was always fatigued and therefore deprived of social activities and exercise.

After a couple months of treatment with Chiropractic care my health improved tremendously. I no longer suffer from chronic pains and my energy level has increased. I am now able to get a good night’s sleep and wake without body aches and stiffness. I am enjoying my social life, and most importantly, without any medication and side effects.

Chiropractic care did not give me temporary relief of my pains, but corrected the cause. I am certain that Chiropractic care has given me my life back.

Signed, Yvette Richard