“I no longer feel trapped. A new door has been opened for me.”

Trish H. of Westminster, found herself battling two relentless foes: crashing depression and the unrelenting pain of fibromyalgia.

“Every day was a struggle, and I felt like I was merely existing, rather than truly living. The simplest tasks, like going to the grocery store, felt like insurmountable obstacles. My world had become increasingly smaller, and I had lost my zest for life.”

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects the entire body. It involves many different aspects of the body system including the nervous system, the immune system, and the hormonal system and can be a confusing condition to treat for even the most knowledgeable of physicians. 

To make things worse, fibromyalgia can show up differently from person to person and even from day to day. Some days, there might be wide-spread muscle pain and horrible fatigue, and other days there may be a severe headache and heightened sensitivity to touch. It affects not only the physical body but takes a significant toll on one’s mental health as well. 

This was Trish’s experience, who relates “My life was shrouded in darkness. I was really at my wits end. I had tried all the medications, but they seemed to offer little relief and came with a host of unwanted side effects. My rheumatologist had even recommended water aerobics as a potential solution, but I couldn't muster the motivation to even consider it. It felt like I was trapped in a never-ending cycle of despair, and I was losing hope.”

Then, Trish read a success story of another patient who had gotten help from the clinical team at Patapsco Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, located in Eldersburg. 

“Their story was so similar to mine, and I was so desperate for change, that I thought I had to give it a try. I had nothing to lose.” 

Treatments at Patapsco Acupuncture are uniquely customized for each patient. The use of acupuncture, which is a medical tradition originating from Asia with thousands of years of history, has been proven to be effective in reducing various types of pain and inflammation through its actions on the parasympathetic nervous system to release endorphins, neuro-transmitters, and anti-inflammatory compounds.  In addition, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, a technology developed to expedite the healing response of the body, is also layered in to amplify the effects of treatment. 

The Doctors at Patapsco Acupuncture have a wide range of experience treating difficult and chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia and are able to get results for their patients when nothing else has worked. 

 “I’ve been sick for over 7 years. I’ve been to doctor after doctor. Nothing has helped me until I started coming here.” 

“It’s really changed my life. I’ve only been coming for a couple of weeks and l already can feel a shift within me. The Doctors here have given my mind and body a sense of balance and harmony that has long eluded me. The pain that has plagued me for years has begun to subside. My energy levels have begun to increase. The horrible depression that hung over me like a dark cloud has lifted and I have found myself rediscovering a sense of purpose.” 

“I can proudly say that I am out and about. Before, getting out of bed seemed impossible. Now, I’m engaging in activities I had only dreamt of in the past. I can now go to the grocery store with ease. I’m attending conventions where I connect with others who share my passion. I’ve even sharpened my ice skates, and I can’t wait to relish the sensation of freedom skating will bring.” 

“I have to say, I am committed to this process. The team at Patapsco Acupuncture has been the catalyst for this incredible transformation in my life. It's as if a door that had been locked for so long has finally swung open, revealing a world of opportunities and possibilities. I no longer feel trapped or burdened by my conditions; instead, I feel more empowered and in control of my life than before, and I know it will only get better from here.”

Trish has some words of encouragement for those who relate to her story:

“If you feel like you’re barely living because of how bad you feel, don’t wait to see if the Doctors at Patapsco Acupuncture can help you. Better days are absolutely possible.”