Digestive Disorders

Diagnosed with fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), asthma, sleep apnea, allergies to latex, sulfa, wheat and eggs. Presenting complaints of constant neck, mid and low back pain for years, swelling of the hands and ankles, loose stools-the patient having 20-30 loose bowel movements during the day such that it was difficult to be able to go out to a movie theatre. The patient is on 8 medications for pain, muscle tension, allergies, asthma, hormones and acid reflux. After 2 ½ months of treatment which included spinal adjustments, diet and nutritional supplementation recommendations, and Ondamed (pulsed electronic magnetic therapy), the patient reported much improved sleep, her bowel movements were now well formed and only had several per day. She felt her digestion was now doing “very well” and was most thankful for being able to attend movie theatres once again. The swelling of her hand and feet were significantly improved as was her energy.

Gregoria had been diagnosed with diabetes for 20 years when she first began treatment with me. Her primary complaints were burning achy kidney area pain for 15 years, fatigue, difficulty falling and staying asleep, blurry vision, daily leg burning and tingling of feet, neck pain, headaches and frequently would be angry even for no reason and often felt depressed. She had no appetite and frequently had constipation. Over the years more medications were prescribed and she felt they no longer were working. She did not feel in control of her condition. After 4 months of treatment all her kidney and back pain were gone, her digestion, energy, mood and sleep and burning feet were much improved. Her appetite had returned, all neck and headache complaints had abated. Whereas prior to treatment she was walking 2-3 times per week for 20-30 minutes, she was now walking for 30-60 minutes everyday.   Her clothes fit better and she was able to reduce here insulin injections, metformin, and blood pressure medications in half. Her original fasting blood sugar of 142 was reduced to 99 and her original HbA1c of 10.5 was reduced to 6.8. What Gregoria had to say:

“I made the choice to see Dr. Bastomski because I wanted to get better instead of continuing to get worse. I had kidney pains, swelling and numbness of my feet, vision problems, depression, headaches and I was losing my desire to live life. Dr. Bastomski’s treatment of a specific diet, supplements and vitamins completely changed my life! After 4 months of treatment my A1C went from an initial 10.5 to a 6.8, I significantly decreased my insulin dosage, my symptoms were much better and my desire to live my life was back! His treatment is effective, life saving and he is simply the only Doctor that ever showed me how to gain control of my Diabetes. Thank you Dr. Bastomski!”

Alicia was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, depression, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and sleep disturbance all of which started approximately 3 years prior. Presenting complaints included constant neck pain, depression, fatigue, daily coldness and tingling of both arms, constant numbness, tingling of both legs and feet and headaches. Regarding her digestion she complained of throwing up with every meal for the prior 7 months. Nausea and diarrhea were occurring 3-4 days per week with associated abdominal pain. She was on 5 different medications. After 6 months of care being seen for 10 office visits, Alicia noted she no longer had any nausea, vomiting, or loose stools. Her abdominal pain was much improved. She was sleeping well, her energy and mood were much improved. Her weight decreased from 180 pounds to 139 pounds. She was down to two medications and was able to get off her sleep medications for the prior two month’s. Overall she felt approximately 80% improved. Treatment included spinal adjustments, reflex work including electro acupuncture of the ear, diet modification and nutritional supplements. What Alicia had to say:

“My body hurt so bad I could not do basic errands, I did not feel like being with my family, I disliked cooking, I was stressed out by all the medications I was taking and I felt worse after seeing all the doctors. I left like dying and was real emotional everyday. Dr. Bastomski was my door to a new life. Everything is better. I am happy, I am able to exercise, I have more energy and I am living my life with fulfillment. I also have lost 41 pounds.”

Rosa had a history of digestive problems for 20-30 years. She presented complaining of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain occurring one to two days per week, either before or after meals. The nausea caused an inability to eat anything one to two days a week and this pattern was present for 1 year even with acid blocking medication which did help some. Rosa also complained of neck pain 2-3 days per week lasting all day, numbness and tingling of both arms for the past 3 years, daily intermittent low back pain, which extended into the right leg, frontal headaches occurring 2-3 days per week and difficulty sleeping. Treatment included spinal adjustments, diet and nutritional supplement recommendations. She was seen for 8 visits over a 4 month period. At the conclusion of care she reported being off all digestive medication for the prior month, her digestion was doing good with no nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain occurring, her appetite was normal, she had lost 5 pounds and she noted her clothes fit better. She no longer had any headaches, neck, right leg or arm pain. Low back is much improved. What Rosa had to say:

“I was having lots of stomach pain and digestive problems and also headaches, back, hand and foot pain. I had this problem for many years and they were affecting my life because I could not eat, I was anti social at work, I was depressed, nervous and I had no energy to do anything. Before seeing Dr. Bastomski I had seen a lot of different doctors but nothing improved. After my treatment with Dr. Bastomski I feel great, much better than before. I wake up with motivation for the day, I don’t feel nervous or depressed anymore and I am able to eat more.”