From: Kristi T (kristi.xx@xx.com)
Sent: Tue 5/12/09 11:25 AM
To: Stephen Rodrigues (drstephenrodrigues@msn.com)
Dr. Rod,
I apologize for the delay in writing this e-mail. My home computer crashed, and I still have not gotten it repaired. I preferred not to do this at work, yet I did want to send you this, so I am sending today from work.
The treatment I received from you for my left shoulder pain that I have endured for over a year, is FINALLY gone!! I tried the traditional route of seeing my primary care physician, he took X-rays, said he did not see anything in the way of a tumor or break. He wanted to put me on muscle relaxers as he suspected a pinched nerve. Instead, I sought out the help of a Chiropractor. Although I did receive some relief, in that my painful days were farther between, when the pain did re-occur, it was as severe and debilitating as ever. I finally decided that I would really like to try the holistic approach, and try acupuncture. I did some research and found your website and decided to set an appointment. I want you to know that it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. After a few treatments, it was like a miracle, my radiating pain that had continually affected me for over a year was finally gone.
I really want to thank you! I have my life back now. I had felt like that pain was just a new part of life for me and that the only way out with my primary care Physician was to start taking muscle relaxers, steroid shots and when those stopped helping (as they always seem to) there would be the possibility/eventuality of surgery. I am sure that is where it would have led.
You spared me of all of that, and for that I am forever grateful!
Sincerely,
Kristi T.
P.S. Anyone who complains of back/arm/shoulder pain etc…gets a referral from me to you every time! You are the best!
