Mrs. Jacque O.

Mrs. Jacqueline O. - Georgia - A patient with Fibromyalgia and Scleroderma. Email on Sun 12/05/1999 9:54 PM:

"I was diagnose with Scleroderma and Fibromyalgia about five years ago. Since then I have lived with pain 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week. The pain has gotten worst over the years. When I found Dr. Gatell, I couldn't even make the appointment without crying, I couldn't believe that there might really be someone (much less a doctor) out there that could really help me. I don't understand how doctors can live with themselves after telling someone how much pain they are going to be in and not only that they can't help you, they wouldn't even try to help your pain. I feel like finding Dr. Gatell was a miracle.

I worked in the yard yesterday with my grandson and played with him in the leaves. Four months ago I would not have believed that was possible. I know I have a long way to go, but if I can have one day a week like yesterday it will be worth almost anything. If you feel like there is no hope, please keep an open mind and try his treatment. It could be the best thing that has happened for you in a long time."