12/05/2016
My Testimony 2015 Jackie E
I was diagnosed with a syndrome called Fibromyalgia in May of this year. The symptoms that I experienced were: Muscle Stiffness, spasm, intense Pain and fatigue. My lower back and left leg were causing the most difficulty, causing limited mobility and Pain. I literally felt like I had been hit by a truck as previous to this I was relatively active and well.
I had tried a variety of supplements and treatments with little success so naturally when I came across Interx, I wondered if it may actually help my symptoms..?
I decided to contact Nancy Kelly, who I discovered in time is the First Fully Qualified Interx Therapist in Ireland.. to discuss matters with her.
The first thing that came to light during our conversation was the fact that I was taking a drug called Lyrica , which I was trying to reduce gradually with my G.P and Medical Team.
Nancy explained that Lyrica crosses the blood brain barrier and stops Interx from doing its fantastic work. After Nancy had explained Interx treatment in this situation may not be effective... We jointly decided that I would not take Lyrica on a treatment day.
I felt I had nothing to loose and that it would be worth a try.
On the first day of treatment I was in INTENSE pain. It was very difficult even to get on to the treatment bed. Nancy let me take my time and was very helpful with the manoeuvre. She made me feel as comfortable as possible, prior to delivering a treatment. She thoroughly explained to me what she was going to do and why.. so that it would make sense to me.
The Interx machine could read areas of pain and muscle spasm without me verbalising it which amazed me. So Nancy knew exactly where to treat and for how long. She was extremely supportive and continually said that she wanted to help me and I trusted her implicitly.
Following treatment she advised me to take some rest when I returned home and if I felt a flare up of pain initially, this is completely normal so do not panic it will subside naturally.
I did not experience a flare up after the first treatment . She checked in on me to see how I was doing. It was following the second treatment that I noticed a marked improvement less pain and muscle spasm therefore more mobility.
This really encouraged me to continue treatment. I could really feel a difference and felt such a sense of relief ! Nancy also helped me work on my mental state as all this pain had broken me down. She instilled a self belief in me that I could cope with Fibromyalgia, and not let it consume me.
I had to work on my attitude and with Nancy's help managed Fibromyalgia on a day to day basis.
Nancy gave me a set of pain relieving stretching, strengthening and core exercises to do as Pain Management Physiotherapy Programme recommends ..starting gradually and working up five days out of seven.
I also started going to the pool where i exercised swam and took a sauna afterwards, on a regular basis which really helped. I had to focus on the exercises even when I felt stiffness and pain in order to improve muscle strength.
Had it not been for meeting Nancy and receiving her care and support during and after treatment I do not know how I would have coped. Interx gave me a great start for which I am very grateful for.
I manage Fibromyalgia as best I can and know that Nancy is there if I ever need her. I would highly recommend this treatment and sincerely hope that it will help others too.
