Three years ago, I had a bad fall that left me with peripheral neuropathy in my feet. It feels like walking on pins and needles constantly, and my balance has been terrible. My doctors back home told me it was permanent nerve damage and I’d just have to manage the pain with medication that makes me groggy.
I saw Dr. Chen’s seminar on board and decided I had nothing to lose. He was honest, telling me nerves take time to heal, but he thought he could help with the circulation and pain levels. He placed needles in my legs and feet, and for the first time in three years, I felt a warm, soothing sensation instead of sharp stinging.
After five sessions on the ship, the “pins and needles” feeling has reduced by at least 70%. I can feel the floor again. My balance is better, and I danced with my wife for the first time in ages. I am going home with a new sense of hope.(Michael)