Judy
"I had left facial pain since I was nine years old. I had left sided headaches and migraines that were terrible. I couldn't hold down a job. I ended up having to go on social security disability because of the pain. My doctor sent me to IPPMC to help with my pain. I had seen over fifteen doctors for my pain, including being seen at the Mayo Clinic for my symptoms and no one could help me. After being evaluated I was treated on my first visit with Dr. K. The day after my treatment I have not had a headache since. I can't believe it, it's a miracle! I am so thankful. I have never had such a wonderful experience in my whole life."
Geraldine
"No matter what I did for my pain, it did not do any good. Since I came to IPPMC, I have no pain. I am so happy I came here."
Jane
"I came to IPPMC because of chronic pain in my left leg. I was scheduled for knee surgery with an orthopedic surgeon, and a friend introduced me to IPPMC's services. I received treatment at my first visit along with physical therapy. I was able to cancel my surgery. I am pain free currently. I am glad I was introduced to IPPMC. Everyone on staff there was very helpful to me. The Physical Therapy Team was great. I am glad that I came."
Joni
"I have had massive migraines for over 30 years. I wasn't doing anything. I did not go to my kid's concerts, plays, because of my headaches. After coming to IPPMC after two treatments my headaches are almost gone. I can do stuff again instead of waiting for my head to hurt. My family is noticing that I am walking again. I love to walk and I could not walk because of the noises outside with my previous headaches."
Lee
"I came to IPPMC with limited function in my right shoulder and arm due to pain. It was a burning pain and I was unable to move through my range of motion. After an MRI at IPPMC we discovered a rotator and labral tear. I hit a plateau after my orthopedic care and I was reacquainted with Marybeth Larcom, IPPMC upper extremity specialist. She was able to significant improve my shoulder function and pain after I had hit a plateau. I cannot believe how well I am feeling and how well I am healing. "
Marion
"I came to IPPMC in a wheelchair due to chronic lower back pain. I'd had previous surgery a number of years ago and was having difficulty walking. I was treated on my first visit, and my pain improved considerably. Now I am not only walking, I am in a rehabilitation program that is working on increasing my strength and function. Thank you, IPPMC, for your professionalism."
Stang
"I have had a history of L5-S1 hemilaminectomy in 2008 for back and left leg pain. I started having similar symptoms in my right leg, so I had this worked up. I have been treated for a year and a half for my leg symptoms. I was unable to sleep on my right side for a year and a half, and I was sleeping only four hours per night due to the pain. After one treatment at IPPMC, I was able to walk with a normal gait and I was able to sleep on my right side! We are still working on my symptoms, and we are continuing to maximize my function because I am way too busy to be laid up!"
Heidi
"I am a veteran of the Afghanistan and Irac wars. I received a military medical release due to injuries sustained in Irac, including motor percussion in which I injured my back and my head. I was told by military doctors that by the time I was 30 I would be in a wheelchair. I sought out my own medical care and came to IPPMC. When I came I was using a cane and was very depressed, inactive and homebound.I started treatments here including injections. I would say the whole team in all the departments have been wonderful. I have never been treated this good in the treatment of my pain issues. I would recommend this place to anyone. When you find a place that will help the veterans, it's a good thing."
Nancy
"I have had lower back pain for eight years. I had spine surgery in 2003, and a year-and-a-half later they removed the hardware. The pain never went away. I have had pain for eight years. My primary care provider referred me to IPPMC. I received a cryotherapy injection to the injured site, and the pain is gone! I used to not want to go anywhere because of the pain. Now I am going out. My husband and I can take road trips now. It has changed my attitude about being active and being more social."
Beatrice
"The first time I came to IPPMC was one year ago. I had pain in my ribs. I was treated in this region, and I no longer have pain there. Dr. K found some abnormal moles on my back, which my other physician downplayed. Dr. K removed the mole, and it was a malignant melanoma. I felt great that Dr. K found this because this could have spread and killed me. I also had neck problems which were terrible. Now I do not have any neck pain anymore. I thank you very much!"
Catherine
"I was treated for cancer of the rectum on the outside wall. They were able to remove the cancer, but they told me that I would have increased pain from the surgery. I was told if I had the scar tissue removed, the symptoms would worsen. I just about died with the first surgery, so I declined further surgery. I have been living with the rectal pain since 1986. I have been taking medication for the pain. After a few treatments, my pain is 75% improved! I enjoy that! It is time to get a new life. It is nice to come to the table in the morning, have coffee, and not cry because of the pain."
