09/26/2024
Dear Friends,
Below I have given a report on what’s been going on with my health.
New report is from the Houston Clinic in Columbus this Monday.
I told you I would let you know what the dr said so here it is:
In addition to what I posted before (and I have copied it below for those of you who didn’t know so I don’t have to say it all again),
The dr found that my back is broken in at least 3 places.
I have 2 bone scans and 2 MRI’s scheduled to see if there are any more.
I have osteoporosis, apparently pretty bad.
We have plans for treatment- for the Osteoperosis and for the spine bone breaks.
We will deal with the disc issues after my broken back is taken care of.
Please pray.
This is quite shocking, as again, I haven’t fallen, had an accident or done any lifting, moving or anything else strenuous.
My post on Sept 19:
I posted a picture of of Prudence and I from several years ago….
This precious girl is now 13 and she still brings me such joy.
Our precious times together right now usually happen when she comes upstairs to the guest room where I’m staying…
I’m not here because I choose to be, I have been pretty much bed ridden since July 4.
No, I haven’t been in an accident, haven’t fallen or anything like that- I just woke up one morning and I could barely walk.
I’ve been to several doctors.
I have osteoporosis, arthritis, spinal stenosis, collapsed disc, possible bone spur, and something else I can’t remember.
I’ve had two epidurals, muscle relaxers, anti inflammatory
meds, ice packs, physical therapy, prescribed chiropractor treatments and after all that, I’m not better.
I have had a few days, especially after epidurals when I have felt better and had high hopes, but just a few days then back to the deep constant pain.I’ve tried meds, essential oils, exercises, walking, sitting, got special pillows, lying down, lying with pillows, lying flat…
Not better
Yet!
I went to a neurosurgeon last Monday, he had no answers. He’s a specialized surgeon and he said there was nothing he saw that he could do.
He ordered more blood work.
I’m going to a spinal specialist Monday.
We are praying for wisdom from God to find a solution. We have tried so many “pain relieving” methods, I’m still in pain and I don’t want to just be out of pain. I want solutions.
So please continue to pray for me, for my dear family who is taking good care of me and pray for this dr or for whoever the right one is.
Of course, I would LOVE for Jehovah Rapha, The God who Heals, to touch me with His mighty hand and heal me.
However He chooses, I trust Him.