Today I had my first appointment with a Wellness Chiropractor, Dr. Kristina Stitcher. She travels all over the United States teaching her methods to Universities. My daughter and her baby have been going to her for the past couple months with their own conditions. It was at one of those appointments last week that she found out I had an auto-immune disease and then told me how she could help.
Today was my first appointment and I went through many different tests, scans, and x-rays today. She examined my neck and could feel where the problems lie. She said that my C1 vertebrae was shifted to the right and the C2 vertebrae was shifted to the left. Thus pinching many nerves and making a very small opening for my spinal cord to go through. She told me my brain and body were not speaking correctly to one another.
She then did a physical evaluation of how the nerves in my body were functioning. I did great with the nerves in the lower part of my body but in the upper part of my body I failed. One of the tests that I failed miserably was when I had to close my eyes and walk one foot in front of the other for about four steps. Sounded simple enough but as soon as I shut my eyes I felt as if I was twirling in a circle. I could not even take one step without almost falling. The doctor stood right by my side and was there to catch me as I stumbled. She said she suspected this was going to happen due to her physical evaluation. She then had me do a balance test. She had me evenly distribute my weight onto two scales placed side by side. She had me look straight ahead. My weight on my left side was 14 lbs. heavier then my right.
After other evaluations she asked me if I was prepared to do what it would take get my spine aligned and get my nerves functioning properly. She told me that having theses nerves pinched for so long effects so many issues in your body from; immune system function, hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, and many others (many of which I have currently). She explained that having these issues for years will lead your body into a disease state. I asked if we can cure the Sarcs. She said she is not promising to heal this disease but can give my body backs its ability to heal itself, once all the nerves are functioning properly.
She told me to come back tomorrow and discuss all the results from the tests before she would start treatment. I felt hopeful and looked forward to coming back to learn more.
This will be the first day of sharing my gratitude journal on my blog. I have decided to add 5 things each day that I am grateful for to help me continue to Find Peace in this Process.
Today I am grateful for:
1. Fasting and prayers that led me to find Dr. Kristina Stitcher.
2. Chiropractors who give you hope in getting better.
3. Husband who keeps me laughing when things get tough.
4. Love and support from my children.
5. Parents who so willingly want to help any way they can.
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