July 2003

[Show #128] 7-26-03

Bill - caller from New Mexico - 10 years of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sylvia - caller from Cleveland, Ohio - Quadruple Bypass Surgery, Cholectomy, Type 2 Diabetes
Gary - caller from Van Nuys - Hepatitis C, Type 2 Diabetes
Bee - caller from Torrance - Abnormal Gait
Chris - caller from Marieta, CA

[Show #127] 7-19-03

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Swollen Knees, Baker's Cyst - Beverly (from San Gabriel Valley) - This homemaker was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1999.  Her MD doctor gave her Vioxx.  She then consulted a rheumatologist and underwent blood tests.  She was advised to take Plaqnil, an anti-malarial drug but refused because of the ocular side effects.  Her knee began to swell and she developed a Baker's Cyst.  She then went to an orthopedic surgeon, who ordered an MRI.  She tried cortisone shots, Celebrex, Methotrexate, and herbal supplements for 6 months, but all to no avail.  After one treatment with Dr. Tong, most of the pain on the right side of her body was much improved.
Vision Problems, Digestive Problems, Sports Injury - Michael (see #130 8-9-03, #166 8-21-04, #199 4-30-05 from Idylwild) - This sales and marketing executive had perfect 20/20 vision.  A few years ago, his vision went dim and weak.  His digestion was also progressively deteriorating and he suffered from tendonitis from a sports injury.  After 2 treatments with Dr. Tong, his eyes became completely normal and his other symptoms are slowly improving.
Liz - caller from San Jose, CA - Endometriosis, Menstrual Cramps, Extreme Emotions
Rella - caller from San Diego, CA - Macular Degeneration, 13 years of Acupuncture treatments
Janet - caller from Mirietta, CA - Back Pain, Retinitis Pigmentosa
Virginia - caller from Lakewood, CA
Deafness in Left Ear - Fred (see #125 7-5-03, from Riverside, CA) Fred completely lost his hearing in his left ear.  After treatments from Dr. Tong, he is slowly regaining his hearing and can even hear on the phone with his left ear.
  

[Show #126] 7-12-03

Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Depression, Fatigue, Hypersensitivity reaction to tuberculosis shot - Vicki (see #98 11-30-02, #106 2-8-03, #167 8-28-04, #197 4-16-05 from Lancaster, CA) - Last October, Vicki, a 3rd grade teacher, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.  The pain caused her much depression and she was on up to 10 different medications at one time.  She then became even more fatigued from side effects of the medication.  After her first treatment with Dr. Tong, she felt as if a big weight had been lifted off her shoulders and her muscles. She felt happier and more relaxed.  She also suffered from migraines and allergies.  She has not had a migraine headache ever since and she has not taken her allergy medications.  She was on 14 different medications at one time and she tried to wean herself off of them.  After Dr. Tong's first treatment, she went off all of her medication.  She has continued to improve since then.  Vicki is back to see Dr. Tong from a hypersensitivity reaction to a tuberculosis shot which she is tested every four years in the school district.  The sight where the injection was given became red and rash like.  After one treatment from Dr. Tong, the rash dissipated and the redness cleared.
Insomnia, Sleep Apnea - Dewitt (from Long Beach, Ca) - Dewitt is a webmaster at Cal State Long Beach.  For the past year, he suffered from insomnia and consulted several doctors in his HMO.  After a battery of tests, he was diagnosed with a mild form of sleep apnea and was prescribed a CPAP which did not help.  He then consulted an acupuncturist, which helped a little.  Dewitt heard Dr. Tong's radio show and after his first treatment, he was able to sleep for 10 hours without waking up.
Herniated Disc, Sciatica - Anne suffered from sciatic nerve pain for 20 years and pain from a herniated disc.  After treatments with Dr. Tong, her pain was much improved and she could breathe much better.
Jackie - caller from Lakewood, CA - Chemical Poisoning, Molds and Fungus
Depression, Glaucoma - Keith suffered from depression and was on medication for glaucoma.  After treatments from Dr. Tong, he felt as if a burden was lifted from his shoulders, his relationship with his wife is better, and he is off his glaucoma medication.

[Show #125] 7-5-03

Lower Extremity Pain, Left Foot Pain, Right Foot Pain, Swelling of Feet, Tendonitis, Arthritis, Asthma, Extreme Grief, Depression - Venette (from Westerminster, CA)  This writer suffered from over ten years of tendonitis and severe lower extremity pain after breaking her tibia twice.  She also had severe asthma and extreme grief for the past 3 years.  From January to June of 2003, Venette lost 5 close friends as well as her bird, which caused her to fall into a major depression.  After her first treatment with Dr. Tong, her depression lifted.  She has now had 3 treatments with Dr. Tong and her emotional state has greatly improved.  She can also breathe better and her pain is slowly improving.
Dave - caller from Los Angeles - Bone Spur, Dog Bite
Multiple Sclerosis, Low Back Pain, Bilateral Knee Pain, Leg Weakness, Frequent Falls, Headaches, Neck Stiffness, Disturbed Sleep - Laura ( see #127 8-2-03, #138 11-1-03, from Riverside, CA)  Laura is a skilled athlete and has played softball, soccer, volleyball, and golf for many years.  However, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 6 months ago after suffering from frequent falls.  Her legs would become numb and she would have no control over them.  She also suffered from tremoring and shaking hands.  After her first treatment with Dr. Tong 2 weeks ago, she has not fallen once.  She has now had 3 treatments with Dr. Tong and her legs continue to become stronger and her hand is steady.  In the past, Laura would only sleep 3-4 hours through the night.  Since Dr. Tong's treatments, she can sleep completely through the night.
Lower Back Pain, Dizziness, Hearing Loss (Left Ear) - Fred (see #127 7-19-03, #129 8-2-03, #138 11-1-03 from Riverside, CA)  Fred came to see Dr. Tong after he saw how his wife, Laura, improved from the treatment.  He started having lower back pain ten years ago from past auto accidents and moving heavy machinery.  Fred also suddenly lost his hearing in his left ear 1 week ago which came secondary to an equilibrium problem as well as dizziness.  He never had hearing problems in the past.  After 4 treatments from Dr. Tong, Fred has regained hearing in his left ear.  He is also less dizzy and the pain in his back has subsided.