User: Carol Askhew

Age: 73

Background:

Carol, a senior with multiple structural injuries, has struggled with chronic pain for years.

Her conditions include low back stenosis, a torn gluteal tendon, severe bursitis, a torn meniscus, a bone spur in her knee, and painful arthritis in her ankle. 

Despite her efforts with physical therapy, injections, and nightly use of a PEMF mat, Carol’s pain persisted. Facing the possibility of surgery for her knee, she sought alternative treatments.

"I would love to have the opportunity to try your device, first on my knee!"

Carol’s hope was that the Prungo device might offer relief, potentially sparing her from surgery. After a week of use, she began to notice small improvements.

Week 1: A Hopeful Start

After her first week of using Prungo, Carol experienced slight pain relief in her knee. Though it wasn’t dramatic, she felt encouraged to continue her trial.

"My knee is hurting a little less. So I'm encouraged, and going on week two."

Week 2: Struggles and Perseverance

The second week was challenging for Carol. Despite no increase in physical activity, she experienced swelling in her knee and more pain than the previous week. However, Carol remained committed to her trial, hoping for a breakthrough.

"The knee is quite swollen in 3 places...I am really hoping the Prungo device will help by the end of 8 weeks."

Week 3: A Glimmer of Improvement

Week three showed a slight improvement. Carol’s pain level decreased, offering a sense of progress. She also shared details of her MRI, which revealed significant knee damage—both a torn meniscus and a large bone spur.

"This week has been a little bit better...the MRI shows a significant tear of the meniscus and a large bone spur."

Week 4: Mixed Feelings

By week four, Carol had started to experience some relief from the Prungo device. However, her chronic pain was still intense, prompting her to consider pain management treatments. She wondered how this would affect her evaluation of the device’s efficacy but remained thankful for any relief she had experienced.

"I am grateful for the relief I have felt this week from the Prungo treatments."

Week 5: Slow but Steady Progress

As Carol entered the fifth week, she noted that her knee pain had slightly improved, though the change was subtle. She began using Prungo on other areas like her lower back and neck, where she felt some relief. While the device’s strap didn’t fit her hip, she managed to use it creatively and continued to feel hopeful about its cumulative effects.

"I have been using the Prungo device diligently every day...It seems to help them a little bit also."

Week 6: Increased Relief

Week six brought Carol significant improvement in her knee pain. Although she still needed lidocaine roll-ons for her hip and lower back pain, she noticed that the discomfort had downgraded. Her excitement grew as she experimented with using the device in new ways, feeling its soothing effects on her hip.

"My knee pain has lessened a little bit more this week! This is amazing."

Week 7: Life-Changing Improvement

Carol’s seventh week report was filled with gratitude. She noticed a dramatic reduction in knee pain and expressed immense satisfaction with the results. Her pain level was now more manageable, and she could even avoid surgery, a prospect that had once seemed inevitable.

"My knee has been much less painful this week! I will be able to avoid surgery!" "God Bless infrared Light! My pain level is tolerable and something I can live with."

Week 8: Looking Ahead with Gratitude

By the end of her trial, Carol reported that her pain was more manageable and that her knee was showing signs of improvement. The swelling had decreased, and she was optimistic that her torn meniscus was healing. She was grateful for the opportunity to try the Prungo device and was committed to continuing its use.

"My pain level continues to be down and for the most part tolerable. The improvement in lesser pain levels tells me that it is [healing]."

Carol’s story is a testament to the potential of Prungo’s device. What started as a desperate search for relief turned into a life-changing journey. With her pain reduced and her knee showing signs of healing, Carol now plans to continue using the device for the long term.

"I recommend the Prungo device to anyone suffering any kind of knee inflammation and pain. It really helps!"

Through her 8-week trial, Carol experienced not only physical improvement but also hope for a pain-free future.