Last summer when my doctor told me he wanted me to have physical therapy, what he said was that he wanted me to have some physical therapy and there was a chance it might work and if it didn't, the next step would be surgery. Well it DID help though I do still have a lot of back pain if I do much of anything, but if I can manage the pain with pain meds and a new TENS unit I just got today, I'd really like to hold off on going under the knife. I've had so many surgeries already...ugh.
So pray the TENS unit does its job and that I can stave off any surgery. I'm also dealing with advanced arthritis in both knees. I go to the sports medicine doctor tomorrow (er...today...) for injections of synvisc (medication made from rooster combs) in both knees. It will be the first of three weekly shots.
Also, my I took my husband to the ophthalmologist the other day. He has something that's called a retinal vein occlusion that's basically a block of blood flow through the eye that was originally caused by untreated high blood pressure (let that be a lesson to you all to take your meds if your doctor prescribes them!). His doctor said his eye is worse than the last time he was seen and would probably get worse and then just stop worsening at some point, but not get better. He has an appointment with a retina specialist pretty soon to verify that.
For those new to my blog, there is a series of medical issues with my family. My husband had a kidney transplant last year after having been on dialysis for about five years. The complication he has as a result is serious problems with diabetes as the anti-rejection medication shoots the blood glucose level really high and it also leaves his immune system very compromised. We also have one child, a son who is 9 and autistic.
I'd appreciate any prayer you can offer up :)
Thanks!!
Still in His grip,
Helen
You will certainly be in my prayers. I will pray for God to give you strength and healing; it sounds as though you are much depended upon. Take care!
ReplyDeleteCynthia, indeed I am! :) Thank you for your prayers; I truly appreciate them!!! God bless you :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you to find restoration and healing. Medical challenges can really wreak havoc, I know. We just went through and extensive bought w/my father-in-law (heart), but we're in a reprieve now and I'm so happy for him (and his wife too!).
ReplyDeleteHow are the meds going? I just hope that you wouldn’t have to undergo surgery after your physical therapy. You and your family already went through a lot to still suffer from other complications. I pray for your recovery as well as your husband’s, and for your family to lead a healthy life. =)
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Sienna Christie
Thank you, Sienna :) Well I still have pain meds to take when the pain is really bad and I only take them a few times a week before bed to help me sleep on those days the pain has really kicked in a lot. The back pain comes and goes. The past few days it's been bad again as it seems to be when I do physical work that requires me to bend over just a little bit. I can bend all the way over and touch my toes and that really doesn't hurt, but let me bend over just a little and do things like make the bed and that's when it hurts the absolute worst. I'm holding off on any surgery. There's just too much in the air with my family right now. I absolutely appreciate your prayers! I've been asking friends to pray me through :)
DeleteHi Helen! Thank you for sharing your story to us. You are such a strong woman! And I hope that you continue to inspire more people with your stories. Everything that’s happening in your life has a purpose, so do not stop praying and believe that your hardship will soon be over. I hope that your therapy was able to help you on your way to recovery! Be strong and courageous!
ReplyDeleteHello Jaye and thank you very much for your encouragement! I know the Lord allows things to happen in our lives for a reason and all that's happened in my little family over the past 10 years or so has happened for good as well. I've learned so much about trusting God and I know I"m a stronger person as a result of all I've suffered. We're still in the heat of some scary times right now, but God is faithful and I know nothing has taken Him by surprise and He is allowing it all for a reason. I pray I contend with all of this the way He would have me. His ways are perfect.
DeleteThe physical therapy did help a lot while I was in it. I've been out of it for quite a while now as my insurance only covered so many trips. However, I did learn some exercises and things to do when the pain kicks in and that's proven helpful. I see my doctor again tomorrow, so we'll see what he has to say then. I'm not in any hurry to go under the knife again though, that's for sure!
God bless! :)