Mrs. Leverne F.

Mrs. Lavern F. - Georgia: This is a middle-aged female with a life-long history of intractable daily migraine-tension-like headaches. She was a definite challenge for me as she had had just about every medication or nerve block possible without any long-term pain relief. Here is her testimonial received by E-mail on 1/27/03:

"After over thirty years of pain everyday to some extent and many days of intense pain, I finally found a wonderful doctor who was willing to take the time to listen and care. Of course, I am speaking of Dr. John Gatell. I had been to many, many doctors and had all of the tests to try to determine why I was having such intense headaches. Some of the doctors said I just needed to get my mind off the pain and live with it. That is much easier said than done. I have had several doctors just say "There is nothing more I can do for you."

I was so pleasantly surprised on my first visit to Dr. Gatell. He was so caring and patient. He didn't make me feel like just a neurotic housewife who was imagining most of my pain. I felt hope for the first time in many years.

After carefully studying my case, he prescribed appropriate medication. After a few days, I realized that I had truly found help. I began to have many hours without pain. I began to feel like a new person. My husband and family began to see the difference. I started to have a life after so many years of not being able to function.

Many thanks go to Dr. Gatell and to God for leading me to him."