Pain Relief

I have been going to 7 sages acupuncture for the past 3 weeks.  I will admit that acupuncture was my last resort to help my severe sciatica pain.  Before Kim started treating me, I have never tried acupuncture.  My whole life, I have always received care from medical doctors / hospitals.
Starting in April, I went to see my medical doctor and they prescribed meloxicam anti inflammatory medicine for 4 weeks.  I took it everyday for 30 days.  Once I completed this prescription, My pain did not go away.  Next my doctor prescribed me 800mg ibuprofen/hydrocordone to treat my pain.  I was on this prescription for another month.  30 days later, my pain level did not get any better.  There was only relief once I took it, but once the medication wore off, my severe pain was back.  I couldn't sleep at night.  Standing up, sitting down, putting on socks/shoes, driving, carrying my kids, walking and life's daily tasks were so painful to do.   At this point, I completed two prescriptions and nothing has changed. It has been two long and painful months taking in all this medication that did not make a difference.  Worse, I was experiencing all of the bad side effects such as  constipation, bloating, and hemorrhoids.

so next my doctor recommended and prescribed prednisone which is a steroid  to treat me.  I have never doubted my doctor anytime she prescribed something.  But after careful consideration and having a gut feeling this did not feel right, I realized that I did not want to proceed any further with these medications.

Frustrated and confused, I questioned if i was ever going to feel better.  I felt like I have exhausted all options I have always known and nothing has changed.
 

My wife, family, and friends have always recommended acupuncture to me but I never tried alternative eastern medicine.  I have always went to the doctor to treat me medically.  I have resisted trying acupuncture for all these months.  I would admit that I was a non believer in acupuncture.  

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I finally decided to give acupuncture a try and I am so glad, relieved, and thankful I was referred to 7 sages acupuncture.   

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When I first arrived,  the receptionist Derek was very accommodating.  He answered all questions I had and he was sincerely concerned about my health.  To this day Derek  still follows up with me to see how I'm feeling and always asks if there is anything I need.  It truly feels like family when you come into the office.

 

Then when Kim started treating me, she was very honest, thorough and up front with me.  She explained the steps we would take to improve my health and let me know what I would and would not be experiencing in the days and weeks ahead.  I appreciate her honesty because she set realistic expectations from the start.  She frankly told me that it would take at least 7-8 sessions before my pain would feel better.  She was very thorough in her examination and questions to make sure I would receive the best and most effective care possible.  She recommended that I schedule 2-3 sessions a week to accelerate the healing time.  I took comfort with all the attention and care I received from Kim and Derek.  I proceeded and trusted Kim's recommended pathway to healing.   Through 5 sessions, my pain level was at a 10 and it decreased to a 5.  My back pain that radiates up and down my leg doesn't keep me up at night anymore.  I finally can sleep.  I can put my socks and shoes on without grimacing and hurting.  I am able to get in and out of the car without severe pain.  I will be honest that I still experience some pain and soreness, but I am accepting of this because Kim had set this expectation from the start.  But most importantly, I feel there has been change and improvement 15 days into this journey.  I truly believe it is only a matter of time before l get better -- NOT IF I will get better.  I take comfort knowing that I don't have to take any anti inflammatory medication, pain medication, and steroids to feel better.  I will feel better as long as I stay committed to Kim's plan.  I look forward to continuing my journey with 7 Sages Acupuncture to get healthy and pain free again.  Looking back,  I regret and wish I would have started acupuncture with Kim earlier.  I very much recommend 7 sages Acupuncture for their genuine care and attention to the patient.  The service is above and beyond anything I have ever received.  Thank you so much Kim for the care and giving me the opportunity to heal and feel healthy again.  I am a firm believer in accupuncture and especially Kim's methodical and genuine approach to caring for the patient.  Thank you, thank you!