Dear Dr. Klein,
Three years ago I was in a van accident while at work! I fractured
my C-6 endplate (in my neck) and also tore my "ALL"-Anterior Lonqtidnal
Ligament! Needless to say I've been in excruciating pain for 3 years.
I've been through "hell" and back - please excuse the language, but it
is the only "term" I can think of that describes my pain. I've seen over
20 specialists for my pain - Neurologists, Accupuncturists, Message Therapists,
Pain Specialists, Surgeons, and Orthopedists.
I've been unable to work as a flight attendent and am currently on
"long term disability", I cannot exercise except to walk, I used to
work out 3-4 times a week and ride my bicycle all the time! I have
been unable to do this for three years! I have a 4 year old son who
loves to play, and I've had a hard time doing most activities with him
and unable to lift him most of the time. I was thinking of having neck
surgery. They wanted to "fuse" my C5-C6 vertebrae for an unstable
ligament. I've spent three years everyday trying to get better with many
many sleepless nights and in pain. I estimate that I've spent over $50,000
dollars in medical bills. Not to mention my time off work.
Finally, I went to Dr. Wallace - the head of the Pain Clinic at UCSD here
in San Diego. Dr. Wallace referred me to Dr. Klein. After my 4th visit
with Dr. Klein, he adjusted my neck! After just "one" adjustment I felt
my headache go away after 3 years! My range of motion improved tremendously
after this adjustment and my neck pain has gone away! I know I have
"a-ways" to go but I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I can smile
again.
Thank you for giving me my life back
Sincerely
Amanda