Patient Story
Linda: PRP and Hormone Support While Managing Lyme
Summary
Linda has Lyme disease along with joint destruction, multiple back surgeries, a total knee replacement, and lasting effects from a motor vehicle accident. After years of jumping between Lyme providers, she found Med Matrix on Facebook and began working with Dr. Rose, who addressed not just her Lyme but also her menopause hormones. PRP injections in her shoulder saved her from surgery.
Before Med Matrix
- Lyme disease causing chronic fatigue and joint destruction
- Multiple back surgeries and total knee replacement
- Motor vehicle accident resulting in fractured orbits, broken nose, concussion, and short-term memory issues
- Jumping from Lyme provider to Lyme provider (practitioners kept leaving or closing practices)
- Unable to work for 3 years, disability denied twice
- OB/GYN refused to look at labs and said she treats based on symptoms only
- Menopause hormones going unaddressed
- Paying out of pocket for herbal medicine not covered by insurance
- Some days bedridden from fatigue and back pain
Results
- PRP in shoulder eliminated need for surgery
- More energy (not a lot, but noticeable)
- Improved libido and restored intimacy with husband
- Overall feeling better from hormone treatment
- Hand surgery resolved joint-on-joint destruction (separate from Med Matrix treatments)
Key Quotes
“I wanted to take more of a naturopathic approach. I didn't want to be on stuff that was going to destroy my health.”
“I had PRP injections in my shoulder and that really helped. And guess what? I don't need surgery.”
“Dr. Rose is amazing. She is so amazing. She really picks things apart.”
“If I could come back to work, I would probably come back to work here because the group is just great.”
Treatments
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