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Fibromyalgia

9 July 2011

My name is Jan Morgan, I’m 44-years-young and I work as a Medical Secretary. I have suffered from Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) for a few years. This results in me experiencing random pain all over my body, with aching, painful joints and muscles (including nasty spasms) and in particular severe back and neck pain, leading to an extreme lack of mobility at times, with lethargy and ‘brain fog’, together with low mood and a general feeling of ill health. I also have 2 prolapsed discs in my lower spine and degeneration with some scoliosis of the upper spine.

I had tried the usual medications and treatments offered by my GP, including Osteopathy, with insufficient affects. I was fed-up with taking drugs everyday, which only masked the problem somewhat but did not actually treat the cause and often still left me feeling poorly. I was exasperated with my situation, always feeling unwell, tired and miserable, sometimes being unable to fully function at work and being a burden on my family, so I decided it was time to do something about it, outside of the NHS.

I had researched many acupuncture websites and found Lucy’s to be the most reassuring and this was reinforced by my initial telephone call and conversation with her. I explained to Lucy that she was kind of my last resort and that I was not actually convinced acupuncture would work but was willing to go ahead with treatment with an open mind. She told me that she thought she could help but did warn me that because I had a chronic condition it may not be solved immediately.

I began treatment and was amazed by the positive affects after only a few weeks, such as improved sleep; less pain, aching and spasms; generally feeling more alert and feeling more positive within myself. This progress continued, although there always seemed to be another area for Lucy to tackle each week because that is the nature of FMS. However, Lucy never gave up and continued to get to know me and my condition, as well as a few other physical problem areas.

She did not just look at my presenting symptoms but investigated my whole-self, looking at my diet and lifestyle, recommending changes and constantly monitoring my progress. However, I must say that this approach does require complete honesty from the client and a commitment to your own recovery, which after seeing the positive results in only a few short weeks, believe me it is not hard to do.

Now this next bit is going to sound far fetched but, honestly, after only 2-3 months I was totally FMS medication free; I felt energized, was able to lead a ‘normal’ life, look after my family and home, do longer more productive hours at work, walk my dog and exercise, I felt alert and positive about my future good health and my friends, colleagues and family could not believe the change in my presentation.

I should also mention that as a result of Lucy’s efforts I also no longer experience painful periods, digestive system problems (which had been becoming very inconvenient and embarrassing) and I have lost (to date) 3 stones in weight. My GP has been pleased with the improvements in my presentation and fully supported my treatment with Lucy.

I am a complete convert to acupuncture treatments and totally trust Lucy, who goes the extra mile for her clients. She has an uncanny ability to ‘put her finger’ on the trouble and having got to know me so well over the past few months it is almost as if she can see right through me! I would highly recommend Lucy - she is extremely approachable, professional, understanding, thorough and exceptionally fair and trustworthy.

Go on - ring Lucy and take your first step to feeling better; I wish I’d done it years ago!

J Morgan, Carterton, Oxfordshire
 

 

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