Deborah Lewis
Patient

I had jaw surgery several years ago and, as a result, sustained nerve damage. I was in so much pain. It felt like I had an excruciating toothache in the upper right side of my mouth. After eight root canals to try to solve the problem, the pain remained. The pain was so agonizing, I decided I’d rather have dentures and remove all my teeth to get rid of it. However, the surgeon said I had such extensive nerve damage that no surgery would help. Then I took pain medications, but those caused negative side effects. After several years of taking them, I had to stop. I needed to find an alternative way to find relief.

Although I had never tried acupuncture or naturopathic medicine, I kept an open mind and went to see an acupuncturist at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Weekly appointments for several months gradually alleviated my pain. Every visit was very relaxing and comfortable and my jaw always felt a lot better afterward. Now I am finally pain-free with no side effects. I don’t take any pain medications and I only visit my Bastyr acupuncturist every few months. I consider my treatment to be 100 percent successful. Never again will I choose drugs before acupuncture.

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