LYMPHOMA | DIABETES | AUTO-IMMUNE CONDITION | PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS 13 YEARS | HERBS AND ACUPUNCTURE |
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I was first diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis about 13 years ago, and then was diagnosed with Lymphoma beginning of 2016. I became very stressed out when I learned of my condition. My ankles, knees, wrists, and elbows were badly affected. I was a teacher and needed accommodations to transit when I was in school, such as needing rollers on my stools so I didn't have to stand whenever I was helping my students. I first noticed unusual pain as the first symptom. I would still exercise, but I could not do yoga, pilates, spin classes, or any fitness classes that involved bending of my joints because it would put too much pressure on my joints.

My dad had Psoriasis and suffered severely; 95% of his skin was covered with psoriasis and there was no cure to it. He tried taking medicines and treatments but did not get better. I wish I could have prevented it early. I took different kinds of medications such as Enbrel for Psoriatic Arthritis that was prescribed by my rheumatologist. It is a weekly injection, and I took it for 12 years. The side effect of this drug was Lymphoma (a type of cancer). I had surgery in my neck and they found a small lymph that looked suspicious. It was at that time that I stopped taking Enbrel. I was also taking Methotrexate, and it raised my liver count. Methotrexate is a form of low dose chemotherapy, an immunosuppressive agent, that is very toxic for the liver. I still see my rheumatologist every 3 months plus getting blood work done. I thought the medications were working, they are very costly. I would spend about $1700 a month on the Enbrel shots. If I had to do it over again, I would do a more natural approach. The medications that I was taking weakened my immune system, and drug side effects was the reason for me getting diagnosed with lymphoma.

I became more aware and knowledgeable about natural treatments, did some research and on February 9th, 2016, I started coming to Agape Acupuncture to get acupuncture treatments and herbal medicine. My friends and family were supportive. When I first came to Agape Acupuncture, I immediately felt welcomed. The staff is very understanding and kind. Since I started getting treatments here, I have felt better. Dr. Huang has always been very positive, and he is very kind, energetic, and reassuring. Acupuncture definitely helped me and I haven't taken any drug medications in 2 years. My blood work is stable, and my SED RATE (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate or ESR) went from 95 to 2. The ESR is a blood test that reveals inflammatory activity in the body and helps in the diagnosis and monitors the process of an inflammatory disease. My SED RATE has not been that low in 10-12 years and I was surprised to hear the rheumatologist say that I am stable.

I will continue to come to Agape Acupuncture for treatments. My friends and family are very happy and pleased that I'm not taking drug medicines anymore. My impression of Agape Acupuncture remains the same, it is always very inviting and I have recommended some friends as I was actually referred to this clinic by a friend of mine. I believe that anything that's less invasive and has no side effects has to be a safer way to approach and prevent illness. I would tell anyone that's skeptical to just try acupuncture before spending money on drug medications. Go on the internet to see the testimonials; I am the living proof that acupuncture works! At least give it a shot.

Sincerely,
P.S., San Clemente
May 8, 2017

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DIABETES | INFLAMMATION | HERBS AND ACUPUNCTURE FOR LYMPHOMA | AUTO-IMMUNE CONDITION PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS | When I first came to Agape Acupuncture, I immediately felt welcomed. The staff is very understanding and kind. Since I started getting treatments here, I have felt better. Dr. Huang has always been very positive, and he is very kind, energetic, and reassuring. Acupuncture definitely helped me and I haven't taken any drug medications in 2 years. My blood work is stable, and my SED RATE (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate or ESR) went from 95 to 2. The ESR is a blood test that reveals inflammatory activity in the body and helps in the diagnosis and monitors the process of an inflammatory disease. My SED RATE has not been that low in 10-12 years and I was surprised to hear the rheumatologist say that I am stable.