Alternative Medicine, can it help pain, vertigo, and other ailments such as allergy, dry eyes, Alpha Gal, anemia

Five years ago I went to my doctor for dizziness. He told me he had seen hundreds of people with the same issue and diagnosed them all with Seasonal Allergy. His formula was to recommend Flonase and Claritin or Zyrtec. As the years have passed my dizziness has led to full on vertigo. This year I developed the "cotton in ears feeling" which has degraded my hearing. Last year I managed my vertigo with just Flonase. This year my combo drugs somewhat manage the vertigo but not the cotton ears.

Around that same time, I also developed Alpha Gal allergy to mammalian meat, fortunately I do not react to dairy but some people with Alpha Gal also react to things like Ice Cream and Cheese. SAAT acupuncture is a treatment option, it's a gamble, sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.

This year I was diagnosed with Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) having low white and red blood cell counts that will most likely not improve. Long term chronic anemia "can" cause hearing loss. 

For the last several months I've been trying to determine if my hearing loss is from the anemia or allergy (not being able to get a ENT appointment until July). My rheumatologist does not believe the anemia is causing the hearing loss. I've been trying simple eustachian tube exercises that give a tiny bit of relief and then the clogged ears come back. The antihistamines keep a lid on things but it's bubbling over.

My 25 year long ailments are auto immune - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogrens. I've been on biologic Enbrel for many years and it allows me to continue to MOVE. Unfortunately my long term diseases seem to have given me permanent anemia.

Jessica Acupuncturist

I've tried many supplements to help with my RA but I have never been able to pinpoint one thing that is the magic bullet. Over the last year due to my anemia diagnosis I have radically altered my diet to avoid packaged food and sugar. Always on my radar is organic, organic, organic - better for you, the planet, and pollinators. 

Over the years I've discovered a few things that help me. My Tens device nearly always knocks out spot pains that come and go. I highly recommend massage for sciatica but find a practitioner that is trained in this process. I battle sciatica pain with one yoga move that works every time, the Pigeon pose. I've used preservative free single use Tears Naturale for many years. They are only made in France and Canada and I from overseas suppliers. This video is a good exercise session you can try to relieve dry itchy eyes.

SAAT acupuncture

My Sjogrens has given me throat issues and this Cricothyroid maneuver has given my throat more volume and clarity. I also discovered this short lymphatic massage session that I started doing to help clear out my seasonal allergy clogged ears. Nothing has permanently fixed this issue but it does help get systems flowing.

If you have any arthritic ailment, MOVING is your friend. It should be done without pushing you into more pain and started slowly. This short video gets you out of your chair and the music is motivating. Do what you physically can, shortcuts are fine. I also SWIM and really do feel better during the summer months.

Amy Massage Therapist

I have personally dealt with reputable caring people that I can recommend. In Charlottesville Virginia my 90+ mother and father-in-law both use Touch for the Wise massage therapy, Amy specializes in elder massage. I am currently trying SAAT acupuncture for seasonal allergy and Jessica is a wonderful specialist at Old Growth Acupuncture. My oldest friend Shannon Carson Wellness is an emotional and spiritual healer who not only can help you but an ailing pet from anywhere in the world. 

When the traditional medical community can do no more, it's time to try something different to improve your situation! Don't give up on feeling better. Rarely is it one and done.

~Rebecca