I suffered from IC for 6 years before I got to Matia. I tried every Western treatment available which ultimately did nothing but make me worse. By the time I got to Matia I was totally housebound, on around the clock pain meds and giving myself daily instillations of heparin. Within 2 months of Matia’s treatment I noticed a change. Within 6 months I was much better and after 2 years I was completely without any traces of my IC-completely symptom free! It has been three years and I haven’t had one IC symptom.
I also had concurrent fibromyalgia, severe constipation and depression along with my IC. These conditions got better as I progressed through treatment and have required some more specific treatment over the last few years. But these problems, too, have gotten much, much better. I still have depression which requires anti depressant medication but otherwise I am drug free.
I remember how sick and hopeless I felt when I finally landed in Matia’s office. She immediately took control and put everything she had into getting me well. You will never meet a more dedicated or caring person. She is a miracle worker!
Sharon-L.A.
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Thankyou for sharing your story with everyone. I have finally made the decision to seek Matia's help, which has been huge for me as I live in Brisbane Australia. It is still a long way off for me but time flies, I am hoping to see her in may next year due to finances. But your stories are what I need to hear and it cements my decision that I have made the right one. Once again thankyou
Dr. Brizman,
I was so encouraged by Sharon's story! I too have severe IC and am on pain medications. Do you think that her pain free success could have been achieved without accupuntucre? I am looking forward to becoming your patient in the summer from Texas. My pain specialist is extremely interested in learning to treat IC patients with accupuncture and is looking for a mentor. She does not like keeping young women with IC on medication long term. Thank you for providing a ray of hope!!!
Sharon-Texas
Thank you for sharing. I am beginning with Matia at the end of October. I feel like this will be my last stop with with IC, but I know it will be a process. It is good to be reminded we must be patient. I have never been a patient person, and when I do not see immediate results I usually give up. This will be the biggest emotional hurdle for me. I am so happy you are back to life and able to offer hope.
Thanks for sharing your story. It gives much needed hope to people like myself who are suffering. I have my first appointment soon and the patient success stories are like signposts leading the way. I know I have chosen the right path.