Case Studies

Beating Peripheral Neuropathy
by John P Hayes Jr., DC, DABCO

Through out my career, and now with increasing frequency, I have had the occasion to treat patients with peripheral neuropathy, (PN) often with varied success.

While consulting other doctors, I discovered some were still very frustrated with their results treating PN as well. Because I was seeing so many of these patients, I began researching alternatives to current therapies. I was fortunate to find David Phillips, PhD. Dr. Phillips is the inventor of many medical devices, and Founder of ReBuilder Medical.

Dr. Phillips was kind enough to discuss with me the use of his device, a dual frequency neurostimulator, with nutrition support. He also has excellent knowledge of the mechanics of spinal subluxation and other somatic dysfunctions upon these patients which has greatly enhanced the care of these PN patients.

Together we discussed a combined treatment protocol using his devices, chiropractic spinal manipulation, joint mobilizations, and other mechano therapies, as well as our combined years of experience with therapeutic nutrition.

A short time later, I put together a treatment protocol using both of our inputs. Within 6 weeks, I was astounded, not only with the results, but how many people responded to our notices that we now had powerful, effective care for a condition that devastates the health and well being of over 20 million Americans.

What follows are synopses of case studies. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time a comprehensive outpatient drug free treatment for peripheral neuropathy has been so effective.

The first patient is an 80-year-old female who presented to me with a long history of diabetes. She’d been diabetic for about 10 years. She was suffering so badly from peripheral neuropathy that she had been unable to sleep for four years. She was complaining primarily of burning, tingling, very significant sleep disturbance, and a complete loss of sensation in the left great toe.

When I did her sensory examination, I found she had a complete loss of sensation to light touch and vibration at her left great toe. She also had decreased sensation to touch along the lateral aspects of both feet, the dorsum of both feet, and also some decrease in vibration, but not the total loss that was shown at the left side.

Using this new protocol, four sessions into her first one-month trial in the office she started to experience sensation in her great toe.

Five weeks later, she was discharged with a home treatment program.

It’s important to note that after the second week of treatment, she was sleeping through every night except for one with almost no PN symptoms. She had absolutely phenomenal results. Needless to say, I was blown away.

A short time later, there presented in my office one of the most challenging and sad cases I ever seen in my entire life. This particular lady is a 53-year-old woman who presented with her husband in a wheelchair.

At age 47, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Her cancer was treated. During her cancer care, she was treated with Cisplatin, which is a very potent neurotoxin. When we did her examination, obviously she had a very difficult time ambulating because of the complete loss of sensation from her hips to her toes.

When we did her sensory examination, she had no light touch from the hips down. Her feet were ice cold. Her legs were pale. She had no vibration at all anywhere distal to the iliac crest.

Learning what I could from Dr. Phillips, I decided that this would be a very good test case to take in. I’m certainly glad I did, because five weeks into treatment, I helped her walk down the hall without assistance. It was absolutely unbelievable. This woman has been in a wheelchair for four years.

The last one is another very amazing chemotherapy patient. This lady is a 54-year-old accountant. Unfortunately, she had colon cancer at a very young age. She was treated with mixed chemotherapy. Her treatment included radiation, chemotherapy, colostomy, and ultimate reversal of a colostomy. Following the cancer treatment, she was left with peripheral neuropathy involving both hands and feet.

She presented to the office as a patient with a stocking-and-glove type of neuropathy, complaining of tingling and sleep disturbance. At the time of her initial presentation, she was also taking Lyrica, which did give her some softening of her symptoms but not alleviation.

After beginning the treatment protocol she started to get the sensation back in her feet. At two weeks, not only had her peripheral neuropathy symptoms improved, but also her skin temperatures and textures have improved.

In addition to having restoration of sensation to her feet, she is now having restoration to her hands.

These cases are nothing short of miraculous. Previously, treating peripheral neuropathy patients hasn’t been really successful. Often, it’s been hit or miss. We’ve had some pretty good results in the past with nutrition therapy, but I’ve never seen the resolutions like we’re seeing in these cases.

Read what our patients are saying:

Barbara, Mulberry FL
I have had a history of neck problems due to a severe automobile accident. I suffered from much pain, immobility and restricted movement and inability to get a full nights sleep. Due to the pain, I became depressed, I had low energy the pain dominated my life.

After just a few treatments my pain level decreased, allowing me to get better nights of sleep, and all without the use of any medication!! My life has become so much better, I feel like dancing with my husband again, without the worry of being in pain!!! The entire treatment was a miracle for me!! I feel hopeful for my future without pain in my life.

Ana, Lakeland FL
Before treatment I suffered from numerous pain problems: headaches, fibromyalgia, back pain and leg pain and sleep apnea. I just could not function. My whole life was consumed with pain. Now I have seen much improvement! I can move better with little to no pain. I can move my head left to right every time without getting dizzy or feeling faint. That in itself is an amazing accomplishment. I am able to drive a car confidently again. I would recommend this treatment to anyone. It has helped me to look forward and not be stuck on the pain!

Thomas, Lakeland FL
I have had over 35 years of constant back pain, mostly due to my occupation. Several times the pain was so excruciating, I would be laid up on my back for days. Unable to do daily normal activities, never mind attempting to work. It was a constant battle I was afraid to do anything that would put strain on my back. As I got older it really slowed me down. When my first grandchild came, it hurt me every time I picked her up. I KNEW I HAD TO DO SOMETHING!

The pain is gone! I am still very aware of what I can and can’t do, but my outlook on life has changed so much. I feel like a weight I’ve been carrying for so many years has been lifted. I am enjoying things now I thought I could never do again. Any depressing feelings I had in the past are gone, I even started drawing again. I am so happy that I took the chance to try this treatment, and it has restarted my life again.

Roy, Lakeland FL
I suffered from severe neuropathy and my feet felt like they were burning up and someone was sticking pins into my feet. I couldn’t walk too far wearing my shoes. This took my ability to walk around town, and Golf. After the treatment I can now wear shoes for longer periods of time. The burning sensation is almost completely gone. I am enjoying life more with the reduced amount of pain. As a result to the treatment I feel better all over my body. I am confident I will feel even better once the treatment is complete.

Ethel, Ridgeway VA
Prior to the treatment I had numbness in my feet and hands along with back pains and neck pains, muscle pains in my arms, headaches and ear pains. Now after treatment I feel stronger with no numbness in my feet or hands. Overall I feel my life has become much, much better.

Ruth, Lakeland FL
From my legs down to my feel were so numb. I had a terrible time trying to walk. A lot of the time the numbness in my legs would cause me to fall. I have had only 3 treatments and already I can feel the sensation in my legs again. I can also say that I am more confident when I walk and less afraid that I am not going to fall. Even thought I have had only 3 treatments I would recommend this treatment to anyone who has had the same problems I had in the past.

Shirley, Lakeland FL
My husband saw the ad in the paper and I thought I should try it. I have had lower back pain for as long as I can remember, from a childhood accident. The lower back pain caused me to develop aches and pains all over my body. In order to deal with the pain in the past, I was using over the counter pain medications. Since starting the treatment I have not had to take one pill. The aching in the shoulders, back, etc. has eased so much I can hardly believe it. My life has become so much better. I feel positive waking up in the morning with out pain I had lived with for so many years before.

Hazel, Lakeland FL
I read the article in the newspaper about the neuropathy treatment. I thought that I would give it a try to attempt to reduce the numbness in my legs and feet. It was very difficult for me to walk or stand for long periods of time. After just a few treatments now I can see that the treatment overall is showing positive improvement in my legs and allowing me to be able to continue with my life!

Rowna, Lakeland FL
I wanted to try this treatment because of the extreme back pain and spasm I was experiencing. It limited everything I did in my life. There was always a constant fear of the pain coming when I was just trying to live life. When the pain was there is was unbearable. Now after treatment there is very little pain and I am doing 90% of normal life’s activities. I have and will continue to recommend this treatment to anyone who experience these pains.

Clyde, Winter Haven FL
I saw the treatment ad in the newspaper and nothing I had tried in the past 5 years had given me any relief from my symptoms which included being unsteady on my feet, double vision and inability to focus. I was addicted to Lyrica and experiencing many side affects from the medication. Since beginning this treatment I am no longer taking Lyrica, I am more steady on my feet and having less problems with my vision and I am generally more aware of what is going on around me.

Gerald, Plant City FL
I have peripheral neuropathy and a lack of balance and difficulty getting up from a sitting position. The treatments have given me feeling back in my feet and my balance has much improved. Along with these improvements and life in general has much improved.

Another satisfied neuropathy patient
My entire experience has been extremely positive, the atmosphere is excellent, as is the staff!

Paul Goguen, Rockland MA
My experience was very positive and I look forward to my visits and always leave feeling great. I feel that Dr. Hayes’ philosophy is to make me free of pain and it is working! The staff is welcoming, positive, total top notch!

Eddie Phelan, Quincy MA
My feet feel wonderful, much much better! It’s much easier to fall asleep at night without pain. The staff is great, good with accommodating my different appointments, couldn’t be friendlier!

Another satisfied neuropathy patient
I feel much better since beginning treatment with Dr. Hayes. The staff is excellent, definitely a 10!

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