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bartony

29th August 2006, 02:23 PM

I wish I had good news, but Barb's back pain has now spread into her rt. shoulder. I'm afraid it is that old devil again, arthritis (or r.a.?) They once told us she didn't have r.a., but sometimes I wonder. I had to get her two Tylenol just now. I'm going to call the back doctor's office and tell them if they have a cancellation that would get her in sooner, to let us know. She may wind up having to see the new r.a. Dr. that just came here, but I pray to God not!

I am pretty scared because the memories of horrible times she went through are coming back. All those trips to the e.r. mostly in the wee hours due to her severe pain. They never could do anything for her but tell her to take a pain pill.

I don't know what happened in the physical realm,to get her into a two year remission, but it came after her two week stay in the hospital in Aug. of '04. We know God took this off her for a while, but physically, we don't know what did it. She was in bad shape and depleted of protein, when she was hospitalized. I thought getting the protein level up had helped chase the pain away, but now, I guess I was wrong. We are so thankful for the two years of freedom she had from this, but I'm scared now, the good times are ending. I am thankful she now has Medicare. That will help there at least.

Thanks for reading and your prayers-

Tony

bartony

29th August 2006, 02:50 PM

Boy, that prayer was answered fast! I prayed that God would give us a way to get Barb seen, and in less than an hour, the lady just called saying there had been a cancellation, and Barb can be seen at 10:30 in the morning! THANK YOU, JESUS!!

daveleau

29th August 2006, 03:53 PM

bartony

29th August 2006, 06:21 PM

Thanks so much, Daveleau! He sure is good! He's looking after us all.

lucypevensie

29th August 2006, 08:50 PM

That's great news that she can be seen so soon. Praying for some pain relief for her and that God will comfort her and that she will sense his presence. I was diagnosed with that awful disease 5 years ago. Arthritis pain can be very severe. (I seem to have hit a bit of remission which I am thankful for.) Let us know how the appt goes:)

RED that's ME

30th August 2006, 12:32 AM

Praying :prayer:

arunma

30th August 2006, 01:05 AM

I too am praying for Barb.

homebound1

30th August 2006, 01:19 AM

I'm sorry that Barb is suffering so much pain. It seems like chronic pain is always worse at night. :( I pray that the doctor can help her..and that the Great Physician will touch her right now and take care of the pain. :prayer:

Joanne
Phil. 4:13 :angel:

bartony

30th August 2006, 10:42 AM

Hello, all. We deeply appreciate those prayers. We will be in the office in less than an hour as I type this.
We are sorry that you have arthritis, Lucy, and we pray that remission continues. Aren't remissions wonderful! Maybe one day, they will figure out how to bring about permanent remissions.

Yes, homebound1, pain always does seem worse at night. Lying down seems to worsen Barb's. Thank God, she is sleeping fairly well, maybe not perfect, but pretty good.

Thanks again, and I will try to get an update later today.

God bless,

Tony & Barb

JPPT1974

30th August 2006, 08:50 PM

Praying for you Lucy and praying
For you too Barb
God bless you all! As well as your families!