DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been diagnosed with several health issues, including neuropathy of my feet and hands. I have suffered from fibromyalgia for over 25 years, RA and OA. I am not diabetic, although I have two brothers that are. I am overweight and also have sleep apnea and use a CPAP.
My latest problem is spinal stenosis involving C5, C6 and C7. It has been suggested I have injections to block nerves to relieve the pain from the stenosis and I also saw a neurosurgeon whose first question was “how long do you expect to live”? If it’s 10 to 15 more years, I might consider to put plastic pads between my discs. I am almost 78. Friends tell me to see someone who uses Reiki treatments and all my ailments will go away.
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