If you have given up and feel like there is no more hope after going from doctor to doctor, please read this because I was there myself. After 2 years of being ill and from doctor to doctor I was not only getting frustrated, but more sick. Every doctor I went to kept telling me there was something wrong and it was always let’s try this drug or that drug. Working in health care myself I knew enough to to listen to my instincts and know that I needed to keep searching. After going to the Mayo Clinic, I found out the root cause of my issues. However, it was after I had already returned home and had been there 3 weeks already. Mayo is great and I credit them for helping me however there are certain things even they don’t specialize in. CIRS from a water damaged building and mold exposure is one of them. Knowing what was wrong and dealing with the effects I still was sick and getting no better. Many times I had felt hopeless and like there was no help but being I have two girls and a husband at home, I was determined to get better for them. I went in a search for a specialist. Found several and made phone calls to them. After talking to Dr. Oenbrink on the phone I felt like this is where I needed to be. The knowledge and understanding he had about my condition was promising and I had to give it another try. I traveled to NC from Indiana for my appointment. I can honestly say I have never found a doctor as compassionate about his patients and their recovery. Dr. Oenbrink took the time (over 5 hours) and listened to what I have been through. Examined me and came up with a game plan. I am still in the beginning of this phase but can tell you I am certain with his help I am on my way to recovery. I have a new positive outlook on life and hope. I have worked in healthcare myself for over 7 years and have seen good and bad within our physicians but to see a physician take so much time and put the compassion into his patients and their recovery is something I have not seen very much. I have prayed and prayed for help and I know this is where God led me. Please if you are struggling like I was don’t second guess yourself. Even if it is a far travel for you it will be worth it. I wish we had more physicians who specialized in this life changing condition. I will always have issues with my health because some of the damage that is done is irreversible but I now have hope to be able to enjoy life more with my family with treatment. Thank you Dr. Oenbrink for your dedication and knowledge in this condition.

Dr. Raymond Oenbrink