I can love life fully again!

“I had just beat cancer with chemotherapy, and was feeling so grateful to still be alive, but hearing my doctors tell me that the pain and tingling in my hands and feet were ‘irreversible’ really put a damper on my spirits.” Shares David of Sykesville.

After triumphantly getting into remission, David had developed Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, or CIPN. Between 30-40% of all cancer patients treated with chemotherapy can develop this condition. While chemotherapy kills cancer cells, it can also cause damage to other parts of the body. The nerves furthest away from the brain are often the first to deteriorate.

“I felt like I was walking on pins and needles. I would lay awake at night, unable to sleep. I figured the burning numbness pain in my hands and feet was just the price I was going to have to pay for being a survivor. I couldn’t even really enjoy being cancer-free.”

David was prescribed Gabapentin to help with the pain, but his regular physicians said in their own words ‘there’s no treatment for neuropathy’.

Then David found Patapsco Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. Dr. Low, the leading acupuncturist, blends the tradition of acupuncture with modern medical solutions to treat peripheral neuropathy.

“Acupuncture has been shown to restore blood flow to damaged areas, which prevents total nerve and sensation loss, and allows nerves to regenerate.” Reports Dr. Low. “We also layer in ATP Resonance Bio Therapy TM which is an amazing technology that stimulates and expedites the repair of damaged tissue and nerves, as in the case of peripheral neuropathy.”

David is already seeing amazing improvement in his symptoms. “I no longer need to park in the handicap spot and I have started a new hobby of fishing at Piney Run Park! Before, I couldn’t even stand for any length of time. Now I can enjoy my life again. Dr. Low’s treatments have really given me hope.”

The number of treatments needed to reduce the pain of peripheral neuropathy and regenerate nerve growth is different from person to person. Dr. Low and her staff start off each patient with a thorough neurological and vascular evaluation to set a baseline for feeling loss. In about 90% of patients, there is possibility of recovery.

If you or someone you love is suffering from peripheral neuropathy (of any origin), call (443) 774-5441 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Low and the staff at Patapsco Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. They are looking forward to helping you love your life fully.