My son was born in 2009 and I’ve been suffering with chronic pain (palindromic rheumatism) since he was 5 months old. I turn 50 at the end of this year, and am determined to reclaim my health. My rheumatism settled in both wrists December 2021, (as well as continuing its raging journey through my system) and I’ve lived unable to do basic tasks such as hold a pen correctly, squeeze a toothpaste tube, ever since. Daily, I was exceeding the number of painkillers (ibuprofen, paracetamol, sometimes codeine or naproxen when I had bad flare-ups) you’re supposed to have, just to be able to brush my hair, chop vegetables etc. Since starting my wellness journey with PEMFiT in September, I’ve been able to cut my painkiller intake to an average of 2 paracetamol per day and think nothing of doing the above daily tasks.
I’ve also been awake an average 9 out of 10 nights, since 2009, roughly from 2am – 5am, desperately tired. After my first session at PEMFiT Ltd I slept without waking! I now sleep without waking, an average of 9 out of 10 nights, and when I do wake, it’s rarely for more than an hour.
My activity level, as you can imagine, is quite low, but I do have dogs so I am out with them daily… My calories burned on these walks has increased by over 20% since September – which I find incredible. I don’t necessarily walk further, but I definitely play with the dogs more, and we’re out for longer. I remember actually crying the day before my first session at PEMFiT about how far away the first bench was on a walk (it was no more than 50 yards from the car), that my legs were so heavy and I just wanted to sit down, but now I don’t use any of the benches on any of our walks together… We keep going!
What makes a trip to PEMFiT Lancaster so special is that you truly feel that you are being cared for. Pete and Dawn really listen, take it in, and look at you as a whole and care. I first went to PEMFiT because of my rheumatism, but my whole being is calmer, less anxious, less tired, less susceptible to stress. And as I’m a mum, that means our whole household feels the same – ‘when mum’s happy…’ and all that!
A huge thank you for your care and commitment from me and my dogs!
