Women’s stories

“For once I felt like someone was really listening!”

Jade is 60 years old and suffers from fibromyalgia. With this diagnosis comes a lot of stress, worrying and health complications. She found she had no one to talk with about her health, no one willing to sit down and help her come up with a plan until she spoke with one of our Nurse–Educators. Now, no matter how far she travels, she never feels disconnected from Women to Women. She knows she can go to our website at any hour or pick up the phone and talk with someone willing to listen on the other end. Here is what she told us.

“When I found out I had fibromyalgia, I realized that many doctors didn’t know much about the disease or how to treat it. Fibromyalgia is fueled by stress and worry and can mimic the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and certain immune disorders. I knew that I needed someone to talk to and reason with about my disease. I found a holistic nurse practitioner in Florida, who charged $1000 for my first visit and $130 for a phone consultation. I needed something different because things were just getting too expensive. I did some research on the web and that’s when I found you.

“I spent hours reading through your articles and doing research. When I called to talk with one of your Nurse–Educators, it was like a breath of fresh air. She was incredibly knowledgeable and willing to mull things over with me. For once, I felt like someone was really listening to me. I wasn’t lost somewhere in a cave. Because stress influences everything that happens to me, having someone to talk with was extremely calming. It was almost like finding a cure.

“A few months ago, I had strep throat and was put on antibiotics. The antibiotics caused me to have horrible stomach pains and I was afraid to eat, afraid to go anywhere. When I called to talk with one of your Nurse–Educators, she informed me about your detox program and helped me to follow your Nutritional and Lifestyle Guidelines.  Before long, I was feeling much better. It sounds funny, but it was like being paralyzed then suddenly being able to walk again.

“I travel all the time. In fact, I just got back from the Yucatán and am on my way to Argentina next month. I’ve been to Mexico and tromping around in the Amazon. It comforts me to know that I can bring Women to Women with me wherever I go. I just have to open my computer to find information or pick up the phone to talk with a nurse. Even the vitamins come in individual packets so I can take them into the jungle with me and know they’re fresh. I’ve been trying holistic medicine for years, even taking quality multivitamins, but what I didn’t have was the confidence of your program behind me.

“I want to tell other women that they don’t have to pay $1000 to get advice about their health. They have Women to Women. They can afford that. There are real women behind Women to Women and they are there to talk with you and share information. Sharing information is the only thing that helps us move forward. Thank you for your comfort and unbiased advice!”

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Last Modified Date: 05/25/2011