CRPS and Neuropathic Pain Center of America

Charley Johnston

In January 2018, my wife had a left side ischemic thalamic stroke. We were fortunate that the effects from the stroke only affected the feeling in her right side of her body. Our neurologists determined that she was suffering from Dejerine-Roussy syndrome (also known as thalamic pain syndrome, a form of central post-stroke pain or CPSP). We had numerous diagnoses and treatments following that event that left her with spasticity, stinging, and burning all up and down the left side of her body. With the help of our neurologist, she tried several drugs to treat the effects…Gabapentin, Cymbalta, Amitriptyline, Mirtazapine, Carbamazepine, etc. All these drugs were not effective or caused additional issues worse than the stroke. Sensitivity therapy, acupuncture, and electric cell signaling treatment (ECST) were also tried with little or no improvement. After 8 years trying to find some relief from these symptoms, we searched via AI concerning other treatments that had been effective treating Dejerine-Roussy and found an article from John Hopkins where a patient in May 2020 had excellent results from Scrambler therapy…a treatment still considered experimental that sends non=pain signals to the brain from the affected areas. We were obviously hopeful that this would help reduce her pain and contacted the CRPS and Neuropathic Pain Center of America in Hurst, Texas, which has considerable experience using the Calmare Scrambler Therapy for patients and has specialized training in its use. We agreed to have 10 treatments over two weeks using this therapy and the results have been a wonderful answer to 8 years of our prayers. After the first treatment, all the CPSP issues were essentially resolved and this relief continued afterward over the two weeks. For the first time, my wife feels normal sensations in her right side and is now able to address other issues that the CPSP was masking. If you feel you are running out of options, like we did, we highly recommend this treatment for Dejerine-Roussy syndrome. It has worked for us and is a real-life changer!

Derek Lankford

Dovie is top-notch. The best! She used the scrambler machine to get my wife in remission from CRPS. Shes very knowledgeable and knows her stuff. Very compassionate and caring. She definitely goes above and beyond!!! She gave my family our life back and we will forever be thankful. If youre reading this and you have CRPS....go to Dovie ASAP!!

Jamie Crowe

I have had CRPS for years and my husband found Dovie for me. She is extremely knowledgeable about all of the complexities of this awful disease. Prior to seeing Dovie for Scrambler & MLS Laser Therapy, I hadn't walked on my own in over 3 years. I was walking on my own by the end of my first week of therapies. I lived each day of my life at a 9, now I am down by over half of my baseline pain level during my 2nd week of treatment and I have full confidence that my pain will only continue to decrease. Dovie and all of the staff have been incredibly supportive, empathetic, kind, and so very down to Earth. I wish I could give this 93748284718474728472958492848399939474819374 stars. Thank you so much for giving me my life back! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️❤️

ML Franc

Approximately five years ago, I had scrambler therapy as part of a clinical trial at a major cancer treatment center in Houston, Texas for CRPS/cancer related pain in my left thigh after surgical reconstruction. Scrambler therapy gave me much needed relief from pain but after the clinical trial ended, I was unable to receive scrambler therapy again and was prescribed a compounded topical prescription cream for pain as opioids were ineffective. Dovie McVean, (M.S., P.A.) was the closest practitioner to Houston I located providing scrambler therapy. It's been a week now since she completed scrambler therapy and my pain has been greatly reduced and I have not needed the prescription cream. The level of care and professionalism exhibited by Ms. McVean was excellent! She explained every step of scrambler therapy during treatment and gave me instructions for follow-up care when I returned home. Being able to walk cane-free and nearly painless is absolutely life changing! I will certainly travel to see Dovie again, if necessary. Scrambler therapy works for me and I hope it works for you, if you are reading this review searching for a solution to relieve pain that is non-invasive and does not involve prescription medications.

Timothy Salas

Our 15-yr-old daughter developed severe neurophathic burning pain in her shin and ankle a few days after ACL reconstruction surgery. She was in pain 24/7 for 3 weeks, suffering both physically and emotionally. We were concerned about the possibility of her developing post-surgical CRPS and didn't want to keep waiting to see if it would get better on its own or go the pharmaceutical route with all its side effects. It was after hours of research that we came across CRPS & Neuropathic Pain Center of America. Dovie is so compassionate and incredibly knowledgeable. Her years of experience in back surgery and training under America's most experienced Scrambler Therapy specialist gave us peace of mind. She explained the science behind the therapy, including dermatomes and proper electrode placing for optimal results. We knew our daughter was in the right hands. Five minutes into the first treatment her pain went down from an 8 to a 1! By the end of the fourth treatment it was fully gone. We finished the course of recommended treatments and I'm happy to report she has been pain free and back to her happy self for weeks now. Being a Dietitian as well as a PA-C, Dovie knows a lot about supplements to help with nerve regeneration, which have helped our daughter as well. We have also done several rounds of MLS laser treatments on her knee with Dovie, which have greatly reduced swelling, bruising and scarring. I cannot say enough good things about Dovie and the staff. My wife and I never leave reviews but simply had to share this. We have already shared this information with our daughter's doctors and physical therapists, along with friends and family, in hopes it will help others in the future. If you're suffering with CRPS or any kind of neuropathic pain, don't think twice about giving them a call. We're so thankful to have found them.

Tricia Herbert

My 21 year old daughter saw Dovie McVean recently for CRPS and received Scrambler therapy. This was a follow up to scrambler therapy she had received elsewhere but wasn’t able to ‘zero out’ due to some other issues that needed to be corrected first. Once my daughter was ready (3 months later) we decided to see Dovie as she was local and we had heard such amazing things about her. Wow are we glad we did! On the very first session, my daughter hit zero pain immediately (that never happened with the first provider she saw). After the 3rd session, the pain was gone and stayed gone. It’s been 2 months and she’s doing amazing. Just yesterday my daughter was saying she doesn’t feel like she’s in her own body as she’s been suffering with CRPS for 5 years. She doesn’t remember how it feels to not have some level of pain. She’ll be returning to college in January after being out for a year due to her CRPS (wheelchair and bed bound for 8 months). This wouldn’t be possible without Dovie’s help. Dovie is so companionate and takes her time in talking to her patients and making them feel comfortable. She feels like a friend now and we are forever grateful! Although I hope my daughter's pain never returns, we know who to call if it does….Dovie! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to her if you are suffering.

Sara Bowling

I just finished my Calmare Scrambler Therapy sessions with Dovie and I HIGHLY recommend her! She is extremely knowledgeable about the body, how it functions, etc. and pulls from her years of experience and insight as a PA-C, her work in the Operating Room, being a Dietician, AND being trained under America’s leading authority on Scrambler Therapy. When you come to see Dovie, you are seeing someone HIGHLY qualified in the Calmare Scrambler Therapy as well as the body overall and that is a GAME CHANGER. She is compassionate, caring, and professional in all that she does because she sincerely CARES about the people she works with and wants to see them get better. She did an exam of the area affected by CRPS (right foot) and really listened to me about the sensations and issues I had been experiencing (everyone’s CRPS can manifest differently). She also knew about key supplements which could be helpful as well but I never once felt like she was trying to sell me something. Some things that she explained to me that were very helpful were: 1) Everyone’s body is different and it can take a day or two for the body to get used to the therapy. For my body it was sensitive to the machine for the first 2 days but on day 3 it seemed to really allow the therapy to do more. Remember, a LOT is going on during the sessions and the body and brain are working to receive new information. 2) Since Calmare Scrambler Therapy is working on retraining the nerves and signals to the brain so you may experience being tired. For me, after the first day’s therapy and then the 6th day’s therapy my body was exhausted and I wanted to go home and sleep. The body needs recovery time so being able to get plenty of sleep while you are doing the therapy will really help. 3) Calming your vagus nerve by using meditation or breathing techniques immediately before and during therapy can help optimize the therapy. The vagus nerve helps regulate the parasympathetic nervous system which promotes the body going into the relaxation and recovery phase. I had already been utilizing meditation and breathing techniques because they have great positive effects so for me this was a no brainer to utilize them additionally right before and during therapy. Dovie is PASSIONATE about helping others get better and I am so grateful that I chose therapy with her!

Raquel Valderas

I’m truly grateful every day that we found Dovie. She has been by our side from the very beginning of my daughter’s diagnosis, offering not only exceptional medical care but unwavering support and compassion. Dovie is far more than a physician to us — she has become a trusted friend and a constant source of strength during one of the most challenging times in our lives. Her presence has given us hope, and her dedication has meant more than words can express. She will always hold a very special place in both my daughter’s and my heart.

Sara Huffman

We brought our 14 year old daughter for treatment for CRPS in her foot and ankle that she had been dealing with for almost 3 years. It had spread up her leg. She had muscle atrophy, dystonia, and was unable to walk on it. Our daughter eventually needed 20 treatments, but now is in remission running, playing and wearing a normal shoe again. Dovie was very knowledgeable and helpful. She genuinely cares about her patients and is very thorough to make sure there are no other issues that could interfere with Scrambler therapy working. I highly recommend trying Scrambler therapy for CRPS.

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