I have had great successes with what may be considered non-traditional medical treatments. I was disappointed after my first shockwave treatment that I did not feel any benefit - even though I fully understood that usually one treatment is not enough. I had a second treatment and then a third. After the third I had to wait for three weeks before a subsequent treatment could occur. After the second treatment, I had no pain one morning, but this lasted only a brief time - by noon, everything felt the same. However, after the third treatment, both feet were very sore - much sorer than normal. This I was not expecting!!!!! I feel that this extra pain lasted for approximately 10 days, and then everything was back to the normal level of pain. During this time, I had an appointment with Dr. Gurgal - Podiatrist and shared with him my frustrations. It is already May - both feet have been hurting since October. Sometimes, the pain keeps me up at night - I can't walk any distances, I
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It's hard to believe one year has already passed. I am frustrated with my health. The stem cell treatment worked amazingly well . I still do not have any pain in my right knee. However, I'm starting to feel some tightness and occasional pain in my left knee and hips. I still can bend my left knee - I'm not fearful of falling down stairs (except for my clumsiness). I was feeling healthier than I had been in years - - - until October when my feet gave out. (See previous blog) I'm wondering if I hadn't had problems with my feet, if the pain I'm starting to feel now would have occurred? It's hard to stay healthy if you don't move around. Many days I do not walk 1,000 steps. My walking is awkward - sometimes limping, sometimes just taking careful steps. I am sure this awkward uneasy steps is impacting my knees and hips. I am very thankful that I did the Stem Cell Treatment. If I had proceeded to a knee replacement, and had the new problems with my fee