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Edmonton resident Dawn had been living with the painful side effects of peripheral neuropathy for years.
"My feet and legs were extremely painful, and my doctor told me there was nothing they could do — that I would have to take gabapentin for the rest of my life," she recalls.
Then Dawn met Edmonton acupuncturist Dr. Melanie Morrill, Dr. Ac.
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system, often resulting in pain, numbness, tingling, and burning sensations. For Dawn, even the simplest daily tasks became overwhelming. Opening doors, using the washroom, and getting out of bed were excruciating.
"How can you live for the next 30 years when you don't even want to get out of bed to do the simple things?" she asked herself.
Dawn experienced the full range of neuropathy symptoms — burning, numbness, tingling, and sharp, stabbing pain. "The way I would describe it is the equivalent of walking on glass," she says. She hadn't worn socks in five years and wore shoes two sizes too big, so nothing would touch her feet.
Unfortunately, Dawn's story is not unique. More than one million Canadians live with peripheral neuropathy, often after being told to "just live with the pain." Many struggle to sleep due to burning sensations, have difficulty walking or shopping for more than short periods, and live in constant fear of falling due to balance issues. For many, medications provide little relief or come with uncomfortable side effects.
Four months ago, Dawn read an article about Melanie and the work she was doing to help people suffering from peripheral neuropathy — without invasive procedures or medication.
Melanie, the founder of Accessible Acupuncture in Edmonton, uses the time-tested science of acupuncture alongside advanced technology originally developed by NASA to help increase blood flow and support nerve recovery and healing. The results were life-changing.
"Now, when I go to bed at night, I don't have shooting pains. I don't have the burning sensation. I don't have pain coming up my legs," Dawn explains. "I can wear socks and shoes!"
Today, Dawn and her sister run a successful dog-walking business, sometimes covering five kilometres a day. "It's life-altering," she says. "As far as I'm concerned, Melanie saved my life."
Melanie has been serving the Edmonton community for over five years, with a special focus on chronic pain and complex conditions. She is known for helping patients who have been told they are "hopeless" or "untreatable," consistently achieving meaningful, lasting results.
What was once a missing link in care is now accessible to residents of Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park. If pain has caused you to miss tee times, skip dancing, or limit the life you want to live, it may be time to explore another option.
It's time to walk without pain. Call 587-879-7122 to schedule your consultation at Accessible Acupuncture today.