Olivia and I just returned from seeing her specialist, well after a few stops. The news so far is pretty good. The specialist does not think she has lupus. Which was one of the concerns. She has not completely ruled out any form of arthritis until the blood tests come back. That could be another 2 weeks of waiting.
She does feel that she has some form of degenerative disc disease. Olivia is in tremendous pain in her lower back but mostly now in her right leg. Her foot will even go numb at times, which is probably due the discs pressing on nerves.
All of this is very familiar to me, because it's exactly what I have. Only our spine doctor thought there was an underlying cause to why her discs are herniating at such a young age and one reason could be lupus while the other some form of arthritis.
Thank you all so much for your prayers! I'm so grateful that it's not lupus. We will just wait for the blood tests to come back and take it from there!
Ephesians 3:20
Now unto him that
is able to do exceeding abundantly
above all that we ask
above all that we ask
or think, according to the power that worketh in us...
AMEN!
This Country Girl says
I'm so glad to hear its not Lupus!
Tammy
Heidi Pocketbook says
Playing catch-up after the "worm". I'm glad to see it's not Lupus, and I'll continue to pray☺
Miss Jen says
Praise God!
What good news!!!
So happy to hear this.
Love & Hugs,
Jen
Jennifer says
I will continue to pray for your sweet daughter. Back pain is the absolute worst! I am so glad it is not Lupus.
Happily Ever After says
Hi,
I'm happy that you received positive results.
Blessings,
Gigi
Beautiful Pear Tree Lane says
Lis,
We are thanking God for the good news and we will continue to pray.
Blessings,
Sue
Just A Gal... says
You are all in my prayers... I know this is hard to watch your child in pain... I pray for peace and grace as will...
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Just A Gal...
An Accomplished Woman says
Thank goodness that it isn't lupus. I hope she feels better soon. Back pain is not fun, I am sure.
Cynthia
C Maisy says
yeah!!! i'm so happy for her(and for you)~
thanks much for the update!!
🙂