A Breakthrough Day

Today has definitely been a turning point on several fronts. I woke up very groggy, with my hands burning, and praying I could overcome today’s anxieties. But I didn’t need to take any Valium or extra muscle relaxers — a huge win. Plus, I received great news from two of my doctors.

I had a tele-visit with my endocrinologist, who informed me that my bones look better now than they did two years ago. I’ve gone from having osteoporosis to just having osteopenia! He said whatever I’ve been doing has certainly moved things in the right direction. He started me on a mild daily medication that he wants me to take for the next two years. This, alongside exercising and supplements, should help make my bones even stronger. Everything on my bone scan showed improvement!

Also, I got a call from Roper Hospital letting me know they’re getting me into an emergency appointment for my long-awaited myelogram with contrast. I need to be at Roper Hospital downtown by 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. It won’t be over until 1:00 p.m., so it’ll be a long day. Then, I have to lie flat for 24 hours. I can’t wait to see what it reveals about the pain in my left side.

Overall, God is making all the pieces fall into place. I do not appear to have any major autoimmune disease, and my bones are only getting stronger. That’s a God thing — especially considering all the steroid injections I’ve received over the past two years. I’m so grateful for all your prayers, and I’m heading to bed now to stay ahead of the pain.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”
— James 5:16 NLT