Stories from Grateful Patients: Susan

August 15, 2025

In Her Own Words...

"Hi, my name is Susan and I live in Peterstown, West Virginia. I have been struggling with severe pain in my lower back and pain and weakness on my whole left side."


"After tons of trips to Charleston, West Virginia, for injection after injection, the doctors decided that they wanted to try a spinal cord stimulator to help with pain. As of now, I am two months in and it has helped some with my pain, but not what I expected. I'm just praying that it is just trying to get everything adjusted and on the right track."


"Gas was getting expensive with my frequent drives to Charleston for medical care. I was under a lot of mental stress and financial strain. This would cause my pain to flare up worse. But if I didn't make the trips, my quality of life would continue to decrease. I wasn't sure what to do, or where to turn for help."


"Mercy Medical Angels sent me gas cards so that I could make it to my appointments. Their generous service has provided me with a real blessing. Thank you all so much!"


~Susan

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