I am writing to thank Dr. Schirmer, Ken Chin and Dr. Henshew for the amazing improvement in my health.

My problems started over 3 years ago. It began with the the sudden onset of low back pain, muscle pain and mild diarrhea. Within one week the symptoms worsened to severe joint pain over most of my body, severe chronic fatigue and severe diarrhea every day. All of this was accompanied by some muscle weakness. These symptoms have continued now for over 3 years.

During the past three years I've seen 3 different Gastroenterologists, 3 Family Practitioners or Internists, 3 Rheumatologist and 1 Neurologists. I had almost every known test done, from basic blood test to brain MRI, x-rays to colon biospies. The tests were countless and very expensive. 

No two doctors agreed on what the diagnosis was or what the treatment should be. Though at one point or another I was on many different antibiotics and almost every kind of anti-inflammatory drug that is available. I was also on steroids several different occasions for as long a 6 months. Most recently it was suggested that I take Immunosuppressive drugs i.e. Imuran.

It was at the time that Imuran was suggested that I first turned to The Pain Clinic, and Ken Chin discussed my case with Dr. Schirmer. You advised me to go on an oatmeal diet to give my intestines a rest allowing the bacteria and toxins to be cleansed from my system. You also suggested that I see Dr. Hanshew who is now my primary care provider. Dr. Hanshew has been of great help to me and has addressed the stress in my life and it's effect on my health.

After only 3 short weeks on the diet the results were were incredible. Since then I have continued to follow your instructions on my diet and on taking some Peat hot bath treatments. Now after 7 weeks I have started to notice that most of my symptoms are gone. I no longer have chronic diarrhea or severe joint pain. Everyday and every week my energy level increases. Your treatment plan has been like a miracle to me. I had given up hope of feeling healthy again without drugs. 

Thanks to you Dr. Schirmer, Dr. Hanshew and Ken Chin, I feel like a new person and hope to stay this way, Thank You!