Article by Paul Lepor, D.O.

Back in the 1990's, when I was getting ready to retire, my wife became deathly ill. After pursuing standard medical care for two years, under several family physicians and specialists, in and out of the hospital, and undergoing multiple tests, x-rays, and scopings, all that they could come up with was, "You have an irritable bowel and a spastic colon, and need to learn to live with it." She was also directed to seek psychiatric help to enhance coping with her illness. She was on many medications, and felt no better than when she started, except when taking steroids. It was at this time that we heard of a Preventive Care physician across the state from us, so we made an appointment.

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