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!
Debbie says
No Lupus! Praise God! We will keep Olivia and your family in prayers. Nothing worse than your child hurting and not being able to make everything ok.
Prayers!
Billy Coffey says
Prayers for you and Olivia.
Karen says
God bless you and Olivia. He hears your prayers and He cares.
Charli and me says
I will continue to pray for Olivia. It was very good news that she doesn't have Lupus. I hope you and your family have a very blessed and happy Easter!
Tami says
Praise the Lord it is not Lupus....will continue to keep Olivia in my prayers!!
Hugs~ T
Twisted Serenity says
M prayers are with you and yours!
I live in Meadville, PA
So blessed! says
That is good news! I have been praying your Olivia and will continue to believe for a good report. Just keep giving God the glory like you have been. All things will work for the good of those who love the Lord. AMEN!
Aliene says
Hi, thanks for the comment on jammim. Yes you put strawberries in the freezer. Be sure to follow the Freezer Jam recipe on the sure jell box. I still wonder how far you are from my sister. I got the name of the church but only remember the word Reformed. Look in the directory for Bethlehem and you will probably see it.
I think you and my sister Annette would have things in common.
Toni says
will be praying for Olivia to get more good results, and for healing. Back pain is horrible- I have it too- .
Take it easy and have a lovely Easter:-)
Linda C says
Lois, I'm just popping in for a minute (busy w/my family here visiting) but so glad to hear that it's not lupus! Am praying for good results and healing for Olivia.
Hugs,
Linda C