I have been suffering from severe dizziness (every single day, all day long) for the past three years. I thought I had tried everything, I was ready to give up, but my dear mama was determined that we weren't going to stop seeking answers until I was better.
In November of 2016, after a severely debilitating episode of nausea and vomiting caused by my dizziness, my mama began researching Meniere's Disease. In her search, she discovered the Blair technique of upper cervical chiropractic care. Through the Blair database we found Dr. Porter, the closest Blair-certified chiropractor to us, though three hours from where we live.
When I called to make my first appointment, I felt immediately encouraged: They sensed the desperation of my situation and worked me in the very next day.
When I walked into my first appointment, after a torturous car ride, I had an excruciatingly painful headache and my head was spinning so incessantly I could hardly keep my eyes open. The nausea was overwhelming; I thought I was going to be sick on my stomach. But right away, I felt taken care of. Knowing how far I'd traveled, Dr. Porter took an incredibly generous amount of time with me. I never felt rushed, never felt like I was "just another number", and best of all, I left with my hope renewed: I was in good hands and I was going to get better.
During my first visit, Dr. Porter did a series of X-rays, which showed clearly the root of my problem: the bones in my neck were out of alignment, causing nerve impairment and blood flow interference. It was the first time in three years that my symptoms were validated. I felt so relieved. Answers at last!
I have returned once a week to Dr. Porter for the last six weeks, and though after the first few adjustments, I couldn't tell a noticeable difference in my dizziness, I did notice (after the third adjustment) tremendous relief from the severe pressure headaches that have plagued me for the past three years. I'm so thankful!!
After the fourth and fifth adjustments, I had 20 minutes of relief from my dizziness. But after last week's adjustment (my sixth) I had relief for several hours! All throughout this past week, I have had points in my days when I am not dizzy, reassurances that we're on the right track and better days are coming!
I also noticed that after last week's adjustment, the burning pain I've experienced in my back for the past fourteen years was (amazingly) relieved. I even feel like I can breathe better now! And still, I've experienced continued relief from my headaches. What a blessing!
Another thing that I've noticed since seeing Dr. Porter, is my increased level of energy. Fighting the back pain, dizziness, and headaches left me absolutely exhausted. But for the past few weeks, I have been able to tell a noticeable difference in my energy. I'm sure this is a direct result from the healing in the nerves and blood vessels in my neck and head.
The thing that I appreciate the most about Dr. Porter is how, from Day One, he has believed -- he's been positively convinced -- that I will one day be well. It's only a matter of time, he says. After every adjustment, I see some new measure of healing. How exciting! I'm so very, very thankful.
Before coming to see Dr. Porter, I was honestly at a point in my life where I thought, "This is how I am going to have to live the rest of my life -- struggling to survive with incessant dizziness, nausea, and fatigue, (not to mention the back pain and headaches.)" But not so!
Dr. Porter has been such an answer to prayer. I am so very thankful that the LORD led me to him and is using his expertise, knowledge, and specialized skills to help bring about my healing.
I know that I will keep on improving and that soon, I'll be writing an updated review with even more healing to report! read more