Comment on Life Goes on…. by Rebecca.
I am so sorry you are ill. Several years ago I went thru a very serious illness and it took 3 months and 8 doctors to finally diagnose my problem. My heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Maybe one day you will come back to us all newly restored. Keep your faith in God he is always with you. Take care and enjoy this beautiful fall weather…..Rebecca
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Living with AutoImmune Diseases
Oh my, your terrible journey reminds me of mine. In 2006 I thought I had the flu that went on forever. I had a fever every night for over 50 some days and then I stopped counting. I lost 30 lbs and could not do one thing. We had the end of our house torn out (remodeling). Three months and eight doctors later (after having my gallbladder removed) I finally had the correct symptoms for a diagnosis. My family doctor figured it out. I had temporal arthritis which is an auto-immune disease. The artery that feeds the scalp become inflamed. My sed rate was 112 and 12 was normal. My doctor immediately started me on prednisone because blindness is a side effect. I had a biopsy of my temporal artery and started seeing a rheumatologist. I took 60 mgs of prednisone daily and it took I me 1-1/2 years to taper off the horrible stuff. I had many fights with my doctor (just get me off this stuff). I looked like a stuffed toad, I could not sleep and was so jittery. I finally got off the medication. So far (knock on wood) it has not come back. Good health is a blessing from God. I no longer take my health for granted. At the time this happened to me my Mother was very sick in another state and I drove back and forth and stayed 1 month with my parents to care for her. Having extreme remodeling going on in my home along with worrying about my parents I think contributed to my auto immune disease. I am very healthy now and try very hard not to stress over things. God is in control and I am in his hands. I pray for your full recovery.