Asthma
“Honestly, I felt I was dying.”
Honestly, I felt I was dying. Fear was beginning to actually get the upper hand. I had tree chronic conditions. The first was bronchial asthma, since I was 3. I used an inhaler at least once a day for most of my life. I had been through 3 bouts with pneumonia and several with bronchitis.
In 1986, I began what was to be the first of three trips to the emergency rrom for chest pains and an irregular heart beat. Each time I was hooked up to an EKG and determined to be fine. The doctors finally diagnosed chronic heartburn and reflux- a pre-ulcer condition. I began chewing a large bottle of antacids every month and taking prescribed stomach pills (Tagament, Zantac, Antacids). The pain in my sternum was daily, and often debilitating.
In 1989, I was diagnosed with too much protein in my urine. A biopsy was preformed and I was told I would just have to learn to live with yet another chronic condition, monitoring it throughout the rest of my life because it can lead to kidney failure.
I was told that all of these conditions were incurable. My frustration was mounting, as I felt chained to drugs and pain. I even felt pain in my kidneys.
The idea of Chiropractic was never suggested to me. I assumed that Chiropractic dealt mainly with back problems. Then, my boss, John Morgan, began seeing Dr. David for a back problem, but we noticed other side affects. He quit having his morning bouts of sinusitis. He also quit getting colds and flu, which he previously seemed predisposed to. I asked him to ask Dr. David if he thought he could help me.
I went in for an examination, and was eager to get help. However, Dr. David said that he did not do any direct healing, but that God had designed the body to heal itself. His job was to see if there were any clogged pipes or kinked hoses interfering with God’s healing process. He merely was creating an environment for God’s healing work to take place. I liked this approach, and elements in my X-rays and stature showed that there were definite problems that did not reflect a normal, healthy spine.
I know that this is not normal, but after the first adjustment I had immediate relief. I was able to go through the rest of my day without any antacids. This was strange, since my normal intake was at least two before and two after a meal. I also went to bed without taking any antacids and my nightly discomfort in my esophagus was tolerable! After the second adjustment, I felt so good I began pigging out on foods that I couldn’t eat for years. I expected to feel the nightly repercussions, but they never came! I have lost weight because I can go long periods now without eating. Before, when I tried to fast, I would have harrowing pain.
An added side affect is that my borderline high blood pressure (what the doctors had called it) has improved to normal. I am still on the road to healing, and I no longer feel like I am dying. My urine has returned to a normal color and odor and no more pain! I am so excited not to be bound to the prescription medicines. I haven’t taken any stomach pills since the treatment began. I have only needed to use my inhaler three times. That is incredible. I have gone weeks without using something that I have used all my life.
I thank the Lord Jesus for using Dr. David to put me on the road to healing.
Thanks Dr. David!
-Craig Walsh, III
Severe Asthma!
My daughter Sarah was diagnosed with asthma when she was a little over a year old. She had constant problems with allergies to foods and environment with ear and sinus infections and skin rashes. An ear infection would take weeks to clear up, and as soon as an infection would clear she would get another a week later. At 16 months old she had her first hospital stay. She was completely traumatized, not only emotionally but her body was bombarded by heavy drugs including steroids, antihistamines, antibiotics and heavy drugs used in asthma treatment. She then went into the hospital every two months, never getting any better. She was tested for immune deficiency and cystic fibrosis, thankfully both turned out negative, but the trauma of the testing stayed with her for weeks...The only thing that the doctors recommended was constant antibiotics and steroids. Looking for relief from all the medication and doctors visits we tried chiropractic with Dr. Melendez. It has been three months since her last hospital visit. She hasn't had one ear infection, sinus infection or problem with asthma and pneumonia...We are very excited, it is so hard to see your child sick and especially to have them in the hospital. We are thanking God for the answer to our prayer for an alternative to constant medication, doctor and hospital visits. We will continue our entire family under chiropractic care, it's definitely a good investment.
Thank you,
Andrea, Linden, Samuel and Sarah Webber
"I haven’t used my inhaler!"
I first came to Gold Coast Chiropractic on September 18th, 2006 after being in a serious car accident while driving my Mom and Dad. Fortunately, nothing more than our necks were hurt. After the accident I started taking Advil for the pain but it continued to remain very painful.
I was finally referred to Dr Melendez by boyfriend Braie who, along with his mom Laura, had been patients of Dr Melendez for many years.
Since starting chiropractic care with Dr. Melendez, the pain that I had from the accident has gone away within the first few visits. I also have Asthma and had been in need of an inhaler every time I played soccer. Since I have been coming to Dr Melendez, I haven’t had to use my inhaler!
In addition, my posture has definitely improved and I’m more confident with myself because of it too. Having better posture makes me always sit up in class, which will probably make me do better in school.
Thank You,
Andrea Nell
"Now I can play...and not wheeze..."
I am a young patient of Dr. Davids. I used to have to take inhalers, nose drops and a pill everyday to keep me from having asthma. Still sometimes I would have asthma and have to use another kind of inhaler.
Since going to Dr. David I have not used any medication, except I got a really bad cold and had to use inhalers for two days, but I got adjusted everyday I was sick and it only lasted 2 days. Before when I got bad asthma it would be for five or more days.
Now I can play all kinds of sports, surf and skateboard and not wheeze or get out of breath. Thanks Dr. David.
Love you,
Ryan Burch, age 8
“…severe allergies, asthma, chronic ear infections, and extreme mood swings.”
Since Isziaih was three (3) months old he has been suffering from severe allergies, asthma, chronic ear infections, and extreme mood swings. His medication needs were daily with Claritin, Benedryl, and a breathing machine called a nebulizer (steroid inhaler). In addition, regular monthly rounds of antibiotics such as amoxicillin were given. Isziaih’s pediatrician continued to recommend more medication even though he was not getting any better and we were told he would “grow out of it”. This line of thinking and not knowing any other alternatives as a parent lead to Isziaih’s constant illness and use of medications. He had a hard time running around and keeping up with his friends because he could not breathe well at times. Wheezing, fatigue and mood swings become the norm in our household.
I first learned of chiropractic care when I was hired to be Dr. David’s chiropractic assistant January of 2002. I attended the new patient orientation and learned how to the nerves exit the vertebrae of the spine, control all the all the organs and tissues of the body, especially the ears, nose, throat and lungs, as well as the immune system. The doctor also explained that the first subluxation and nerve damage can occur at birth for babies who have a difficult delivery. Isziaih’s birth was very difficult and resulted in the use of a vacuum to extract him. I t took Isziaih about two minutes to start breathing. I then thought I should get my son a check for subluxation. I brought Isziaih in for his first exam in February 2002. As soon as he started getting adjusted he has began to breathe normally without the use of his inhaler. He can run and play with out having to break for air. His mood is balanced. He has begun sleeping through the night without coughing and chocking. His allergies have dramatically improved. That is true healing not just a symptom fix. I am truly thankful. I wish more parents were parents were aware of how chiropractic care could benefit their children. Please share Isziaih’s story in hopes that we can help more children lead a drug free life.
Angela Delgado
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