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    Prayer 4 Ongoing Illness

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    On 3/12/2018 at 11:27 AM, Neighbor said:

    Again sorry for the problem you suffer. Praying for diagnosis and excellent treatment and cure.

    Left side dominance without excess fluid in the abdomen cavity to be drained  sure screams out to this layperson the possibility that  something is wrong in the descending large colon. BUT- I am sure all the doctors have checked out the possibility of Crohn's and diverticulitis, and even food allergies. Again it reads as though you are suffering far too much  for a lack of diagnosis. Praying that the cause will be found and handled successfully very soon.

    Thanks again for your concern and prayers!  :)  I have a food allergy test May 4th which I will get the results same day.  So, if that is the problem I will know then.  If not, it will rule out one more thing.  Sometimes it's a long journey of ruling things out when they are unsure of the cause/medical mystery.  With Crohn's you usually lose weight, and I am having the opposite problem (unexplained weight gain,) on a 1500/2000 calorie diet and exercising 3 times a week.  I should be losing weight, or at the very least maintaining my weight.  I will keep trusting God and doing what I can within my power to try and take care of my health.  Have a blessed week!  ~  Gem

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    23 hours ago, KPaulG said:

    How's everything going now?

    Hi KPaul!  I've lost 13 lbs. in a few days, and the swelling in my abdomen has went down, so that's very good!  I was also able to avoid going the ER.  Thanks for checking up on me!  :)

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    Prayer 4 Ongoing Illness

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    4 hours ago, Neighbor said:

    Sorry that so far there has not been a useful diagnosis. Praying that you will be relieved of this condition. May God bring you comfort and healing, is my prayer.

     I also add a question; how do the medical people relieve the swelling, or do they? Does it just go away?

    I ask as a close friend  is now having his abdomin tapped two to three times a week to remove several liters of fluid, all related to  his own liver and kidney failure. He is on dialysis three times a week. Several of the people at dialysis also have the same swelling problem he has.

    I too suggest not waiting, when you have discomfort,  go get medical treatment of the symptoms! Don't let the symptom become the cause of other organ failures.

     

    Hi Neighbor, thank you for your concern!  :) As far as the swelling goes,  my regular doctor/ER docs/& specialists (Gastroenterologist, OBGYN, Internalist, Endocrinologist, & OBGYN) have not been able to relieve the swelling.  I just have been dealing with it until the swelling goes away.  I spent a big part of last year going to a variety of specialists to help find out what was wrong with me to no avail.  That's why I've had all the tests (blood work, ultrasounds, CT scan, MRI, X-rays, and even an abdominal scope) done within the last year.  I just use a heating pad, drink Smart Water (which has electrolytes to try and prevent dehydration), anti inflammatory, and I am on a prescription water pill.  So I just tolerate the pain and swelling, and wait for it to dissipate, and pray for strength to endure the trial and healing if that's God's will.  The swelling is getting progressively worse, and I've had the current flare up for around 2 weeks now (sometimes worse than others.)  It's not that I'm avoiding going to be strong or even for financial reasons, I just don't know what more they can do to help me.  They say my kidney, liver, and other organ functioning is great.  They basically say I'm a medical mystery, and there's nothing that they can do for me.  

    Lately though, I feel as if at times my stomach could burst and I've had sharp pains, predominantly on my left side.  I do have Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and had emergency surgery in 2011 to remove a 17 cm cyst and my right ovary.  In 2015 I had an ultra sound that showed multiple cysts on my left ovary, the largest being 3.9 cm. Towards the end of 2017 the ultra sound they did was inconclusive as to if the cysts had grown or dissipated.  One of the primary things it could be is ovarian cysts, but I've already done all the tests they would do to check on that.  Besides exploratory surgery (they seem to only want to do as a last resort,) I don't know what else they could do for me.  I have been very proactive in taking care of my health (especially this last year,) so as far as going to the ER or not maybe you can see why it's not a simple answer just to go.  If I thought they would help me, I'd go right away.  

    I appreciate your prayers, as it's good to know we are not alone on our journey.  I hope you have a blessed day!   In Christian love, Gem

     

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    3 hours ago, wingnut- said:

    Praying for you

    Thanks Nut!  I haven't went to the ER yet, but I am contemplating going soon.  The ER nurse I disciple is on duty and it's possible she would be my nurse.  Just wondering if it will be beneficial since I've already had all the tests of my abdomen.  Appreciate you!  ~ Gem

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    5 hours ago, PersecutedOne88 said:

    Praying that the doctors would very soon accurately find out the root cause of your medical problems. Praying also that your allergic reactions would go away for good. Amen.

    Thank you for your prayer!  I appreciate it so much!  Have a blessed day!

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    Thanks for all of you that have been praying for me.  Here is a health update:  A few weeks ago I was feeling better and took the young ER nurse I disciple on a 3 day hiking trip.  While going down a steep hill, both feet came out from under me.  I completely wiped out, and fell pretty hard.  Thankfully, the Lord made me sturdy and I didn't sprain or break anything.  Only bad thing was that I had to walk up hill and I was pretty sore, but I made it.  Then the week following I headed out on what was supposed to be a 2 week working vacation with my hubby to Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.  The first week was great, and I was doing well.  At the half way point though I had an extremely bad flare up in my abdomen, and was so swollen that I looked as if I was ready to give birth to triplets!  Although not as big as the initial flare up, it's remained swollen since then.  I've been having periodic flare ups in my abdomen for the last year or two that are getting progressively worse predominantly on my left side.  Over the past year I've had blood work, MRI, x-rays, CT scan, ultrasounds (last one was inconclusive, but the one before that showed multiple cysts on my left ovary related to my PCOS the largest being 3 or 4 cm,) and even a scope procedure where I was put under at the hospital of my abdomen.  The doctors have not been able to find out what's causing the swelling and say I'm a medical mystery.  Along with that, I've also had some allergic reactions lately.  I'm not sure if it's a food (s) or environmental allergies, but I have an allergy test scheduled for May 4th.  Continued prayer for all these things would be most appreciated!  Thank you in advance for those of you that will pray for me and your concern!  God bless you!  ~ Gem

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    Prayer For Chronic Health & Winter Sickness

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    On 3/8/2018 at 2:01 PM, KPaulG said:

    How's everything going now??

    Hi KPaulG, thanks for asking about me.  Health update:  A few weeks ago I was feeling better and took the young ER nurse I disciple on a 3 day hiking trip.  While going down a steep hill, both feet came out from under me.  I completely wiped out, and fell pretty hard.  Thankfully, the Lord made me sturdy and I didn't sprain or break anything.  Only bad thing was that I had to walk up hill and I was pretty sore, but I made it.  Then the week following I headed out on what was supposed to be a 2 week working vacation with my hubby to Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.  The first week was great, and I was doing well.  At the half way point though I had an extremely bad flare up in my abdomen, and was so swollen that I looked as if I was ready to give birth to triplets!  Although not as big as the initial flare up, it's remained swollen since then.  I've been having periodic flare ups in my abdomen for the last year or two that are getting progressively worse predominantly on my left side.  Over the past year I've had blood work, MRI, x-rays, CT scan, ultrasounds (last one was inconclusive, but the one before that showed multiple cysts on my left ovary related to my PCOS the largest being 3 or 4 cm,) and even a scope procedure where I was put under at the hospital of my abdomen.  The doctors have not been able to find out what's causing the swelling and say I'm a medical mystery.  Along with that, I've also had some allergic reactions lately.  I'm not sure if it's a food (s) or environmental allergies, but I have an allergy test scheduled for May 4th.  Continued prayer for all these things would be most appreciated!  I'm also going to start a new thread with this prayer request.  Thank you brother for praying for me and your concern!  God bless you!  ~ Gem

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    Prayer For Chronic Health & Winter Sickness

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    On 2/7/2018 at 12:16 PM, Ps37 said:

    Yes, Gem, I actually managed to survive the painting project in fairly good shape.  

    More importantly, my wife gave her seal of approval to the results!

    Win/Win! :)

    Sounds like a huge success!  That's great!  Glad to hear all went well!  Hope you have a blessed week!  :) Your sister in the Lord, Gem

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    6 hours ago, NOONE7 said:

    still praying!!

    Thank you Noone7.  I haven't been on for the last week or so.  I've been resting, and listening to my body's needs.  I had a good day yesterday, and was able to do discipleship last night, after missing last week due to poor health.  God is good!  The bad days of health make me appreciate the good ones!  :) Hope you are well!  Always, Gem  

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