9965.5

Date

Author

Location

Indications

November 3, 1993

Dina Gattie

South Plainfield, NJ

Pain

South Plainfield, N.J. 07080

November 3, 1993

Prior to receiving the Alpha-Stim 100, the following is the story of the nightmare my life had become as the result of migraine headaches.

Since I was about 5 years old I have had migraine  headaches almost daily. For many years, they were manageable by using OTC medications. Then about 3 to 4 years ago, my headaches became not only daily, but ranging from severe to extremely severe and almost constant. They switched  from one side to the other and back again with barely a few minutes in between and not even 600 mg. of Motrin used 4 times daily helped. I became almost completely housebound.

I have been treated by neurologists, allergists, chiropractors, orthopedic doctors as well as psychologists and psychiatrists. I have used biofeedback, relaxation therapy, hypnosis, antihistamines, antidepressants, ice packs, various pain medications, elimination diets and finally progressed to prescription narcotics interspersed with fairly frequent trips to emergency facilities for Demerol w/Visterol injections. The latter two provided me with my only relief but I had to always be careful to not take too much or they could become less effective and there was always the danger of addiction.

I had CAT scans, MRIs, EEGs, neurological exams, X-rays of my head and neck and physical therapy. We purchased special furnace filters and ionizers. The medications which relieved the pain made it impossible for me to drive or lead any kind of normal, productive life.

One day I received a hastily torn out, tiny magazine article from my sister about the Alpha-Stim 100. I immediately called the number in the article (1-800-FOR PAIN) and became convinced this could provide me with my only chance to lead a normal life. I requested and received a packet of information from your  company and as soon as I read all the information, and as soon thereafter as I was able, I made Xerox copies of the entire information package which I brought to my doctor's office along with a letter requesting that he PLEASE  write a prescription for me for the Alpha-Stim. A few days later he called me but he was doubtful that it could work for me because he said it was "just a TENS unit" (I had already tried two other types of TENS units with  absolutely no positive results) and he suggested that I go instead to the local hospital pain clinic which had TENS units there. I reminded him that when I had surgery on my shoulder just two years previously, I was basically thrown out of physical therapy because most of the time I had to cancel my appointments because I simply couldn't get there. I also pointed out that the Alpha-Stim 100 came with a 30 day money back guarantee. Somewhat reluctantly, he wrote out the prescription.

I asked my husband to pick it up for me so that the next time I could manage to get out I could fax my order and prescription to you.

According to your literature, I was not a good candidate for the Alpha-Stim to work for me because I have many surgical scars and many years ago received a rather nasty electric shock. Fortunately for me my father happened to walk in and see that I was "stuck" between the sink and refrigerator. He grabbed a dishtowel, threw it around my neck and pulled me off. However, since getting the Alpha-Stim 100, I feel better and do more. At first I wasn't sure it was really working - probably due to the fact that  everything else had failed me and I found it hard to believe. My headaches are not so constant anymore. I feel better, and no longer go through the aftermath exhaustion from of migraine headaches. Also, I have more energy now. I  actually have some periods of time when I am free from headaches or some that are so mild an Extra Strength Tylenol will get rid of them. When I have to take more potent medications, they work better and at lower doses produce  better results.

I cannot thank you enough for this giant miracle and for all the patient support, caring and help I have received from your staff. I am also sending a copy of this letter, as well as Xerox copies of the entire information package you sent me to the National Headache Foundation, to which I have been a subscribing member for many years, in the hopes that other sufferers may obtain similar relief. Again, from the bottom of my heart, I thank  you.

Sincerely yours,
Dina Gattie

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