New IV Therapy Patient's Input

Copying in the text from letter received today from the daughter of arachnoiditis patient (Cookie, in her 80's!) from Denver, Colorado. They flew from Denver, Colorado into Alamosa, Colorado on Tuesday for a consultation with Dr. Holsworth and this patient had her first IV therapy treatment:
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Karen,

Thrilled that we had the opportunity to meet and visit with you. You are so smart, a phenomenal role model and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Seeing you in your present state and knowing what you have gone through to get there, is astounding. The whole thing does seem to be miraculous....but, through you alone, Dr. Holsworth has proven to be just that; a miracle worker.

He is certainly a brilliant man and we feel so fortunate to have had the privilege of spending time in his company (and yours!) and listening to his unique and positive perspective. Up until now all we have heard is negativity; pain pills, more pain pills and incurable. The fact that Dr. Holsworth was a scientist before becoming a doctor gives him an ability that most Doctors do not possess. His knowledge and thought process far succeeds anything I have ever encountered in the medical world.

Of course, it is way too soon to tell if this protocol will be as miraculous for Mother as it has been for you. But, at least we have SOMETHING that looks promising (that is non-invasive and harmless!)....and the fact that the Doctor said, if this combination does not do the trick, there are many others to try. How amazing is that?

We will be coming next week to get Mom's second treatment and will get the necessary information from Dr. Holsworth as to who he recommends we see in Denver to carry out his plan. He appears to be very forthcoming and willing to share his ideas with other doctors closer to our home. To me that is not only a humble doctor, but a remarkably caring person.

Thank you for taking the time to tell your story online and make yourself available to those who need to hear it. And, too, thank you for the time and effort you put forth to come to the clinic, meet us and be an integral part of our experience. Most of all, thank you for giving Mother hope......if nothing more. Yesterday I saw a very happy lady, because of you. If it were not for your reaching out, we would be in the same place that we have been for a long while. Thank you just doesn't touch it....."You," as my Mother put so beautifully, "are our angel."

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