That's what my DS just asked me. So I'm sitting here bawling, and figured now would be a good time to tell my MAYer friends what's going on in my life...
I need your prayers.
Something is happening in my body and I don't know what it is. The doctors have run tests on me and one in particular has come back positive. It's called an ANA and it tests for autoimmune disorders. Things like Lupus, Rheumtoid and Osteo Arthritis. These are some of the diagnosis that they are trying to rule out.
My Grandmother died in the '60's from what they thought was Multiple Sclerosis. My Mother now thinks it was Lou Gherig's disease, or ALS. Both of those are autoimmune disorders.
I see a Rheumatologist for the first time on Halloween, next Wednesday. So I'm asking for you to please say a prayer for me, if you can spare one.
I am in pain all of the time. I haven't been able to sleep on my own accord in over a month. The joints in my hands, knees, shoulders, toes and fingers ache constantly.
I am just anxious to know what it is I am dealing with so that I can get back to doing what it is that needs to be done.
I cleaned the house this morning, and literally, I am having a hard time standing, and walking now. This is so foreign to me. I have always worked out and lifted weights. I haven't been able to in some time. I get easily fatigued and when Drew just asked me why I was limping when I walked, I didn't know what to say.
So I came here, put it into words and now I am going to lie down. Thanks for listening, guys, and for the friendship we've all developed.
Jo