Testimonials | Rochester Center for Healthy Living
Daniel Drahnak : Chronic Fatigue
Posted: Nov 07 in Testimonials tagged Functional Medicine by staff
After consulting a number of allergists, general practitioners, internists, and nutritionists during the years of 2007 to 2010, I was either told there was nothing wrong with me or given ineffective treatments for my symptoms of chronic fatigue, upper respiratory infections, and hair loss. Despite the extensive medical knowledge of these medical practitioners, I was still sleeping 9-10 hrs a night and always tired. I still caught every cold and flu of the season and always felt sick even when I wasn’t coughing or blowing my nose. And I still had a large patch of hair missing from the back of my head.
Frustrated and completely without hope, I was referred to Dr. Waller by a family friend. After the first visit, I was diagnosed with hyper-permeable intestinal disorder (Leaky Gut). The diagnosis seemed right, but I was certainly skeptical at the time given my past history with other doctors. I was hopeful, however, because Dr. Waller’s diagnosis was backed up by extensive blood testing and her treatment included a novel concept – treating the cause of the illness instead of my symptoms. It also included a radical lifestyle change that included abstaining from all dairy, wheat, corn, rice, and other foods to which I had developed an allergic reaction. Large quantities of costly supplements and IV infusions were also part of my treatment plan, but the most important ingredient of my treatment was patience. Dr. Waller did not promise that I would get well in a week or a month or even 6 months, but she did say that any results would be the product of my commitment to following her treatment plan.
After three months I saw little results, but was encouraged by Dr. Waller and her staff to stay the course. After six months, I saw more results but still had debilitating bouts of fatigue and sickness. After a year, however, I noticed that I hadn’t missed a day of work due to illness the entire winter. I also noticed that I was sleeping 7 hrs a night and feeling spry during the day. It had taken over a year of assiduously adhering to Dr. Waller’s treatment plan. It was difficult, but I never once deviated from her plan.
Today I enjoy a priceless level of health and vitality that I’ve never known before and didn’t ever think possible.
Judy Huston: Anti Aging Therapy
Posted: Aug 12 in Testimonials by staff
A little over 3 months ago, I had my first appointment with Dr. Waller. Tests were arranged and there were times I thought the whole process was too complicated. I doubted that the results would justify the discomfort with the entire process, and when I had to drink that yellow protein powder, I was ready to give up. Fortunately, as long as I see the possibilities, I usually stick with a project that I’ve set for myself. In this case, the rewards far exceeded my expectations!
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Posted: Jul 12 in Testimonials by staff
I was always energetic, but in December 2005 I gave blood and I couldn’t get out of bed for three months afterward. I was so weak and tired. And I noticed I was becoming intolerant of people and was angry all the time.
I did some reading and tried to locate a doctor who could help me, but most of them didn’t even call me back. Dr. Waller took the time to answer my questions. She’s a totally different doctor. She goes over test results and explains everything. I learned I had adrenal fatigue and after I started taking the supplements she prescribed, I felt better right away.
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Posted: Jun 12 in Testimonials by staff
At age 42, I started losing weight, shaking and was out of breath a lot. I had to stop jogging and I became incontinent. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was told the only treatments were drugs and radiation. I took the medication, but it made me sleepy and I gained more weight than when I was pregnant. I eventually stopped taking the medication, because I couldn’t stand the side effects, and my symptoms came back.
It was horrible and embarrassing. I was so disgusted with the way I felt, looked and everything.
Continue Reading... Tagged: Functional Medicine | Comments: NoneBarbara DeRocher: Hormone Imbalance
Posted: May 12 in Testimonials by staff
I suffered from episodes of double vision, irritability, sleeplessness, chronic fatigue and inflammation. I had soreness when I exercised. I was desperate to lose weight and I was living on B12 shots. I’d been to other doctors, but nothing was helping and I was starting to think it was in my own head.
Dr. Waller took about 20 vials of blood and also tested my urine and saliva. It took me a while to believe she could find something new that would actually help me. She looked at everything and fit the pieces together like a puzzle.
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