Prayer Update
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to update you all on my situation with the rheumatologist. I had a few days of frustration scheduling my rheumatology appointment. The first doctor's office could not get me in till January 12. The second December 3. Finally, a friend on OH on the PA board recommended her rheumatologist, who can see me on Tuesday.
All of this waiting has me praying that they be able to give me a definitive diagnosis sooner than later. I am at the point where I am willing to accept whatever diagnosis it is, as long as I know what it is and how to treat it.
Thanks for praying for me.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Hi, Trish.
I'm so glad you found someone who can see you sooner than later. I'm praying that this doctor will have God-given wisdom. I want to see you get healed, with medicine or without (God works both ways), because it hurts to know you are in pain. You remain in my prayers. I know you'll update, after your appointment.
Blessings,
Mary
I'm so glad you found someone who can see you sooner than later. I'm praying that this doctor will have God-given wisdom. I want to see you get healed, with medicine or without (God works both ways), because it hurts to know you are in pain. You remain in my prayers. I know you'll update, after your appointment.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
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Thanks Mary,
I am trusting God for whatever happens. I just get discouraged by the limitations the pain and fatigue are putting on me right now.
Hugs,
Trish
I am trusting God for whatever happens. I just get discouraged by the limitations the pain and fatigue are putting on me right now.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Thanks for your prayers and encouragement, Mary. I have faith that God will work in my body. I am just tired physically and emotionally right now while I wait for the doctor's visit. I know I will probably have to have further tests and x-rays after I see her, so I won't know as soon as I would like, but I am at least on the way to an answer.
I just pray I not whine too much in the interim.
Hugs,
Trish
I just pray I not whine too much in the interim.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
I'm so glad you can get in sooner, the not knowing what you're dealing with is harder than finding out what it is, then at least you can plan an attack. Don't know if I've mentioned before that I have fibromyalgia and have had it for probably most of my adult life didn't get it diagnosed until 4 years ago and I cried like a baby just to finally know what it was. I spend every minute of every day feeling like someone has been beating me up all day. At night it's worse because when you don't move it makes it hurt more so I wake up every morning feeling like someone spent all night beating me with a baseball bat. I have to fight with myself every morning to make myself get up cause I know how bad it's gonna hurt. I take oxycodone for severe low back arthritis so that helps alot but even with that I have to constantly stretch and exercise to help the pain. So I know how you are feeling and I pray they will be able to diagnose your problem and give you some relief cause constant pain is a major bummer. However I truely believe God won't give us more than we can bear. So keep your eyes on Him!
Thanks for understanding. I have been tempted to ask for narcotic pain relievers, because the Ibuprofen has not really made a dent in the pain, and I have had ulcers before and after my RNY. Problem is, I am currently in treatment for alcoholism and am forbidden to take narcotics as a result. They do random urine tests for drug use in treatment, and it could get me kicked out of treatment if I use. Kind of a no win situation right now.
I have been tempted to call my former mother-in-law to ask if I could use her hot tub. Problem is, there is a catch with that. She talks a lot and tries to make me feel guilty for not calling or visiting her. Kind of weird, given that her son, my ex, is remarried. She wants me to act like I am still her daughter-in-law.
Well, I just appreciate your love and empathy.
Hugs,
Trish
I have been tempted to call my former mother-in-law to ask if I could use her hot tub. Problem is, there is a catch with that. She talks a lot and tries to make me feel guilty for not calling or visiting her. Kind of weird, given that her son, my ex, is remarried. She wants me to act like I am still her daughter-in-law.
Well, I just appreciate your love and empathy.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Hi, Trish.
I can testify that a hot tub feels GREAT. I will miss it, these few weeks, while my incisions heal. It sounds like you should go on a one-hour noise fast, and tell your former mother-in-law that it begins the minute you step into the hot tub. :0) Seriously, you could do that and use that time to meditate on the Lord or a pre-chosen verse of scripture, or just use that time to pray silently. Who could argue with that? It might wig her out, but so...? :)
Blessings,
Mary
I can testify that a hot tub feels GREAT. I will miss it, these few weeks, while my incisions heal. It sounds like you should go on a one-hour noise fast, and tell your former mother-in-law that it begins the minute you step into the hot tub. :0) Seriously, you could do that and use that time to meditate on the Lord or a pre-chosen verse of scripture, or just use that time to pray silently. Who could argue with that? It might wig her out, but so...? :)
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
I just might do it, just too busy today. Grades are due in the computer, and I have to try to get some tidying done.
My biggest problem is whether or not I should even attempt to get to work tomorrow. I had hoped resting this weekend would help me feel better, but it really has not. My back just aches this morning, and I really just want to sit down and cry.
You see, I got brought up on disciplinary action last year for my poor attendance. I have had 2 and a half days off due to illness so far this year, Friday being one of them. One half day was when I first started developing the symptoms a week ago. I took two personal days so far this year, but they are not allowed to take action against me for them. If I take days off consecutively, it counts as one absence. If I take intermittent days off, it is worse.
At this point, I just don't know what to do. Please pray for me to make the decision that the Lord would recommend. I am all torn up inside.
Hugs,
Trish
My biggest problem is whether or not I should even attempt to get to work tomorrow. I had hoped resting this weekend would help me feel better, but it really has not. My back just aches this morning, and I really just want to sit down and cry.
You see, I got brought up on disciplinary action last year for my poor attendance. I have had 2 and a half days off due to illness so far this year, Friday being one of them. One half day was when I first started developing the symptoms a week ago. I took two personal days so far this year, but they are not allowed to take action against me for them. If I take days off consecutively, it counts as one absence. If I take intermittent days off, it is worse.
At this point, I just don't know what to do. Please pray for me to make the decision that the Lord would recommend. I am all torn up inside.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Hi, Trish.
As a former teacher, I know how stinky some school districts are about absences. Plus, I know it's just as much work, if not more, to prepare for a substitute. I'm praying for you.
I wonder if your doctor would recommend mandatory rest for you? Then you could either dip in to the districk sick pool (if it weren't such a long time) or take a leave of absence (if it needed to be longer), and the school district would not be allowed to write you up. That way, you could focus on getting whatever tests that could be done completed, rest, and get medication issues resolved. Also, you could focus more on your treatment program.
God has a plan, Trish. I know you're listening, watching for the first step.
Hugs,
Mary
As a former teacher, I know how stinky some school districts are about absences. Plus, I know it's just as much work, if not more, to prepare for a substitute. I'm praying for you.
I wonder if your doctor would recommend mandatory rest for you? Then you could either dip in to the districk sick pool (if it weren't such a long time) or take a leave of absence (if it needed to be longer), and the school district would not be allowed to write you up. That way, you could focus on getting whatever tests that could be done completed, rest, and get medication issues resolved. Also, you could focus more on your treatment program.
God has a plan, Trish. I know you're listening, watching for the first step.
Hugs,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
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