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I was diagnosed with diabetes about five years ago. Since then it turned into diabetic neuropathy. I was severely depressed, had all kinds of health problems and no help in sight. I was treating with six doctors and still going down hill fast. I was on so many drugs that I was lethargic all the time and could not do the things that I had done for twenty years at work. I felt that I was losing my mind and I had no control over my life anymore. I was in so much pain all the time that I could not think clearly anymore. I was seeing doctors 2-3 times a week and still feeling ill all the time. I felt like I was falling into a deep, dark hole and could not see light at the end of the tunnel anymore.
For over five years I tried to find a doctor that could help me. The pain was now so unbearable it was hard for me to function each day, and the neuropathy was spreading. It affected both my legs, and the veins in my legs had started to collapse. There was no circulation in my legs. there was a 60% loss of use in my left leg and 40% in the right leg. I had no feeling in my left foot and half way up my left leg, and I was losing the feeling in my right leg. My arms and hands were always numb and tingling and now the pain was moving to both my arms and hands. I had constant pain throughout my body 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and the pain was getting worse. I became so depressed I found it extremely hard to get up and go to work for 8 hours a day. I would come home and go to bed, staying there for days, because walking was unbearable. I constantly had sharp, shooting pains running up and down my legs and feet, as well as my arms and hands. Life was becoming bleak. I remember going to the doctor when I was in so much pain and sitting in the waiting room sobbing and crying because nothing could be done with the pain. No one could make it stop. I asked the doctor would I ever be better, and his reply almost knocked me off the chair. He said to me, "Jon, how do you feel right now?" I answered, "bad, really bad, the pain never stops, and it gets worse day by day." I will never forget his reply, "Jon, this is how you will feel for the rest of your life!" I was devastated and scared. I could not live the rest of my life this way.
I went to a neurologist, who confirmed my worst fears. I started treatment with him and took part in a study for neuropathy, which included treatment, drugs, and a series of tests to determine the severity of my neuropathy. The doctor wanted to do a biopsy on my left leg to see how much damage had been done. I was out of work for almost 2 months. At this point, I was a 50-year-old male, who hade a hard time walking, doing my job, and just living. I was becoming less mobile every day and I was much more depressed than before. I really felt like dying because this was no way to live.
One day I met a friend and we began talking. He was telling me his troubles, and I was telling him mine. It was like swapping war stories. He told me that he had had health problems, and he found a doctor who helped him a great deal. He told me this doctor was a chiropractor. I looked at him like he was crazy. I though why not just go to a medicine man. The more I saw of my fried and the way he was walking and feeling, the more I thought about checking this out. What would it hurt? What would I have to lose?
It happened one day when I was sitting home in great pain. I decided to pick up the phone and call Dr. Boccella. I was surprised because he called me back - not a nurse or secretary. He, the doctor, personally returned my phone call. In all the years I had treating with doctors, not one had personally phoned me or even talked to me when I called their office. I explained to Dr. John [Boccella] what I had been through and what I was currently facing and asked if he could help me. I made an appointment, and we talked. I was very truthful with Dr. John [Boccella] and told him up front that I really didn't believe in what he did and explained to him that this was the last stop. I could not stand the pain any longer. I could not live this way any longer. He took his time and explained everything he was going to do, how he would do it, and how long it should take. He said he thought he could help me. I was still reluctant. Could this man do what no one else could do for me? I was willing to give him a chance. The next day we started treatment.
It has been three weeks since my treatment began with Dr. Boccella. As God is above, he has done tremendous things to me - he saved my life, gave new hope and the will to live. Since beginning treatment, I have no pain whatsoever. I now have feeling in both my legs; my arms and hands are no longer numb or tingle; and most importantly, I can walk with no pain whatsoever. In three weeks, Dr. John [Boccella] has done what no other doctor could do in five years - five years wasted out of my precious life; five years in constant pain; five years on heavy drugs to stop the pain; five years of depression and not going out; five years of seeking help. I would never have believed this if I didn't live and experience it. Dr. John [Boccella] is incredible. There are no word that I can say to him that would thank him for what he has done for me. I don't know what he does or how he does it, I just know he does it. I am so taken by Dr. Boccella and his wonderful staff that anytime anyone says to me that they hurt, Dr. John [Boccella]'s name comes out of my mouth and I tell them my story. this is an incredible man and an incredible doctor who really gets involved with his patients.
I thank god every day that I met Dr. John [Boccella]. I will always be indebted to him; he has given me my life back. I can now do things I used to do - I can walk without pain, and I can honestly say I am now pain free.
I went back to each of the six doctors, especially the one who told me "You will feel this way the rest of your life", and kicked up my feet. They could not believe the change in me. I told them they all needed to get together and visit Dr. Boccella and maybe even hang around with him to learn some "bedside manners". I don't know if they will take me up on it, and I really don't care. I wanted them to see me, as I was, and as I am now. I am a new man thanks to Dr. John [Boccella]. Again, thank you, Dr. John [Boccella], for all you've done. There's a special place in heaven for you.
- J. D.
Clayton, NC
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