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lilitalienboi16:
Dear family,
It is funny that this forum has been swirling with health concerns, health discussion, etc... the past month as my prayer requests involves these things.
I have a colonoscopy scheduled for next Tuesday at 1pm eastern standard time. If you could please keep me in your prayers. Over the past year my GI issues have worsened. Most of all, it makes sleeping at night difficult and with being in school, the loss of sleep is detrimental to my abilities to focus, not to mention the other problems.
I saw a doctor a month ago who recommended based on my symptoms that he look inside to rule out inflamation or less likely, something such as diverticulosis.
He said he wasn't too concerned for me but he wanted to err on the side of caution. While more complicated things are rare in someone my age, he has seen them occur before, so its best to look and rule out the worst of things.
I personally am not certain what is going on, only that as my wife commented, 'something is wrong, you've never been this bad before.' Refering to my bowel habits and... the more embarrasing flatulence issue that plagues me. I did find out in the prior doctor visit that, through a hydrogen breath test, I am lactose intolerent but it is hard to attribute all my symptoms to this new intolerance I have developed over the past year. At least, I think it is. I want to spare you all the details as they are never pleasent when we are speaking of bowel habits.
Anyway, your prayers would be welcomed greatly. I have a test that tuesday. So I will take my test then head to the doctors office for the procedure. Its considered surgery and is invasive. I didn't want to do this but ultimately for my peace of mind and to make sure nothing is seriously wrong I decided it was best to do it. 1, I did not want to tempt God by ignoring signs and symptoms, and 2, I have a daughter, and I owe it to her that I remain a part of her life as long as God permits which my selfish hope is for many many years to come, welll into old age.
On A side note, my wife has had some troubling breast symptoms as well and she is concerned but because we could not afford health insurance for her and we are too poor to meat government assistance (strange eh?) we delayed getting her insurance. Since she is more concerned now then ever over her issues, I decided to pull out more student loans and put her on my health insurance plan so that she can see a physician and if necessary get a mamogram. Unfortunately her health coverage will not be active until January of next year which leaves us two months. Please keep her in your prayers if you can and remember to do so. When one thinks of the breast and problems, the first thing our minds do is go to the worst, breast cancer. I am no different and neither is she. I am desperately praying that it is nothing but a benign issue. I selfishly pray for my own health too.
This is probably a lot for you all but I thank you as always for keeping me and mine in your prayers.
God bless,
Alex
Doug:
Hi Alex,
I have Celiac disease and whenever you are having symptoms like you are describing it is something that should be looked into if you have not already. Sometimes it can be very difficult to detect.
All I can offer is my humble prayers for you and your wife.
cheekie3:
Alex -
I am sad to learn of your wife's and your health issues:
--- Quote from: lilitalienboi16 on November 01, 2016, 02:18:24 PM ---Dear family,
It is funny that this forum has been swirling with health concerns, health discussion, etc... the past month as my prayer requests involves these things.
I have a colonoscopy scheduled for next Tuesday at 1pm eastern standard time. If you could please keep me in your prayers. Over the past year my GI issues have worsened. Most of all, it makes sleeping at night difficult and with being in school, the loss of sleep is detrimental to my abilities to focus, not to mention the other problems.
I saw a doctor a month ago who recommended based on my symptoms that he look inside to rule out inflamation or less likely, something such as diverticulosis.
He said he wasn't too concerned for me but he wanted to err on the side of caution. While more complicated things are rare in someone my age, he has seen them occur before, so its best to look and rule out the worst of things.
I personally am not certain what is going on, only that as my wife commented, 'something is wrong, you've never been this bad before.' Refering to my bowel habits and... the more embarrasing flatulence issue that plagues me. I did find out in the prior doctor visit that, through a hydrogen breath test, I am lactose intolerent but it is hard to attribute all my symptoms to this new intolerance I have developed over the past year. At least, I think it is. I want to spare you all the details as they are never pleasent when we are speaking of bowel habits.
Anyway, your prayers would be welcomed greatly. I have a test that tuesday. So I will take my test then head to the doctors office for the procedure. Its considered surgery and is invasive. I didn't want to do this but ultimately for my peace of mind and to make sure nothing is seriously wrong I decided it was best to do it. 1, I did not want to tempt God by ignoring signs and symptoms, and 2, I have a daughter, and I owe it to her that I remain a part of her life as long as God permits which my selfish hope is for many many years to come, welll into old age.
On A side note, my wife has had some troubling breast symptoms as well and she is concerned but because we could not afford health insurance for her and we are too poor to meat government assistance (strange eh?) we delayed getting her insurance. Since she is more concerned now then ever over her issues, I decided to pull out more student loans and put her on my health insurance plan so that she can see a physician and if necessary get a mamogram. Unfortunately her health coverage will not be active until January of next year which leaves us two months. Please keep her in your prayers if you can and remember to do so. When one thinks of the breast and problems, the first thing our minds do is go to the worst, breast cancer. I am no different and neither is she. I am desperately praying that it is nothing but a benign issue. I selfishly pray for my own health too.
This is probably a lot for you all but I thank you as always for keeping me and mine in your prayers.
God bless,
Alex
--- End quote ---
I am sure that most, if not all of us here on this Forum, will be praying constantly for you both, and your whole family.
May He (The Master Physician) direct the minds and hearts of all those doctors and nurses that will be looking after you, so that His Perfect Will will be done for you both.
May He fully open His Windows in Heaven and overwhelm you both with His Rich Blessings and Grace.
His Will Be Done for the Good of you both.
I will be praying for you, your wife, your daughter, and your families.
George
cheekie3:
Doug -
--- Quote from: Doug on November 01, 2016, 03:06:05 PM ---Hi Alex,
I have Celiac disease and whenever you are having symptoms like you are describing it is something that should be looked into if you have not already. Sometimes it can be very difficult to detect.
All I can offer is my humble prayers for you and your wife.
--- End quote ---
I will be praying consistently for you and your family, as well as for Alex and his family.
May He completely heal you of this condition - and set you free.
George
lostANDfound:
I forget you guys have to pay for every doctor visit and procedure in the States. That must be tough! I hope it can all be resolved so you can properly focus on greater things.
Psalm 103 1-5
Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
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