Peripheral Neuropathy Does Not Need to Keep You From Doing What You Love
Don's Story
I am 90 years old and have been playing golf since I was 18. On July 4th of this year, I played and when I finished, I seriously considered putting my clubs in the garage for good and never playing again. My feet were killing me. My legs ached. My right arm was shaking, and I had trouble balancing on a hill, downhill, and side hill lies.
My shaky right arm made it hard to eat with a fork or drink and it didn’t help my putting stroke. On Friday of that week, I happened to read an article in our local newspaper describing my exact symptoms as well as a possible cure. I shouted to my wife, and she said, “Why not give it a try?” “What do you have to lose?”. I called on Monday and made an appointment for a consultation.
The next day, my wife and I were very impressed with the thorough way Crystal Stokes and her knowledgeable staff checked my senses of feeling and touch. I was pleased when they said they thought they could help me. My first treatment began on 7/14/23. I went three times a week for two months, twice a week for one month, and once a week for the fourth month. Eery day I was greeted with a big smile and a friendly hello. “How are you feeling today?” “Are you feeling better?” What a staff! By the 1st of August, might arm stopped shaking, so I tried to play golf again.
My putting was a lot better. By the end of the first month, I began to have less pain in my feet and after the second month, I could wiggle toes, which I was unable to do for the last five years. My big toes no longer hurt from the weight of the covers when I sleep. I could now sleep on my back! I have finished the 4 months. My hands and feet are no longer cold, and I have been playing golf 3 to 4 times per week. Uneven lies are not as challenging as before!
Thanks to Crystal and her great personable staff at Florida Senior Acupuncture.
I really miss not seeing them three times a week!!