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Prayer Request-My Sister's Terminal Lung Disease
Self | 5/13/02 | griffin

Posted on 05/13/2002 10:13:38 AM PDT by griffin

My sister was diagnosed with a rare lung disease on Friday, Interstatial Lung Disease. The prognosis is terminal. She is only 29 and in otherwise good health.

Appearantly, an infection, the nature of which is unknown, is producing a constant state of pneumonia. Since the doctors don't know the nature of the infection, they can not stop it. It is causing scar tissue to form all throughout the lungs. Scar tissue isn't very elastic and will not permit oxygen to travel from the lungs to the blood.

End result is that the doctor said in 1 to 2 years she will suffocate.

Requesting prayers for her and any medical info that could be of help/leads in stopping this infection before it ruins the remaining lung tissue.


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To: griffin
For the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Praying for your sister.
21 posted on 05/13/2002 10:35:11 AM PDT by janee
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To: CJ Wolf
Thank you for your prayers and link....I did some searching on the topic before, but that was before the prognosis was so bad. Just now recovering from the shock and requesting prayers....getting ready for the fight now...will be doing lots of reading on the net and calling. Your link will help me do that. Thanks!
22 posted on 05/13/2002 10:37:52 AM PDT by griffin
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To: LibWhacker
You are correct. The correct spelling is: interstitial. Thank you for your prayers and google idea. I will use it! :)
23 posted on 05/13/2002 10:39:06 AM PDT by griffin
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To: rockfish
Rockfish..thank you VERY much. That is a TERRIFIC idea. Will call today.
24 posted on 05/13/2002 10:40:03 AM PDT by griffin
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To: griffin
Right off the top of my head, garlic is purported to reach the lungs within 24 hours, and is supposed to be a powerful antibiotic and antifungal substance. Vitamin C, zinc, are good immune boosters (take on full stomach and maybe no more than 25 mg. zinc per day - although I take 50-60 the first few days of a cold - as it interferes with copper absorption). Vitamin E supplements are purported to help healing and prevent scarring. If she's on steroids, she also needs acidophilus or yogurt to replace the GOOD bacteria/yeasts in her body. Get a book by two doctors, James F. and Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Nutritional Healing. The latest update has recently come out. It's our health bible. Also find a good nutritional and/or homeopathic practitioner. What a blessing she has accepted Jesus! We will keep her and your family in our prayers.
25 posted on 05/13/2002 10:40:51 AM PDT by Ethan_Allen
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To: CJ Wolf
"sinusitis" Not sure what that is...can look it up in a few minutes, but I don't believe so...why do you ask?
26 posted on 05/13/2002 10:40:59 AM PDT by griffin
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To: griffin
I sent a good one!
27 posted on 05/13/2002 10:41:02 AM PDT by STD
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To: griffin
Prayers on the way from California.
28 posted on 05/13/2002 10:42:45 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: PeteePie
:))) Yes, she will be fine. Just the scary transistion and missing her until we can be together with the Host... :) She is scared. I can't imagine what is going on in her head. Ugh.

Thanks!

29 posted on 05/13/2002 10:42:47 AM PDT by griffin
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To: griffin
No problem! Glad to do it! rockfish
30 posted on 05/13/2002 10:43:37 AM PDT by rockfish
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To: Quix
"YEA! CONGRATS.

We do know that waves of healing will be taking place such that in some meetings every single person will be healed regardless of illness. I don't know when this will begin or where."

Thanks! :) Not sure what you mean in the second part though....2nd year Christian here. :)

31 posted on 05/13/2002 10:45:02 AM PDT by griffin
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To: Ethan_Allen
Love that book! Also, glutathione is incredibly important for the immune system. I take a product called Immunocal to raise my glutathione levels. I swear this stuff is a miracle in a pouch. I don't know how to post a link, but if you do a google search on Immunocal, there is all kinds of information out there.
32 posted on 05/13/2002 10:46:22 AM PDT by Aggie Mama
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To: Rays_Dad, Petee Pie
Hi Rays_Dad,

That was my phrase. And as I was writing it that exact thing went through my head. The Sun..yes. Thanks!

33 posted on 05/13/2002 10:46:41 AM PDT by griffin
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To: STD
Prayer sent. May you receive many blessings of comfort and health. The Lord will hold you all in the palm of his hand as you all go through this.

There will be many blessings where ever you look.

With love,

Vickey

34 posted on 05/13/2002 10:47:47 AM PDT by Dan12180
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To: BlessedBeGod
Thank you.
35 posted on 05/13/2002 10:47:51 AM PDT by griffin
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To: Aggie Mama
Whoops, I meant to send that to griffin. Your sister will be in my prayers for healing and peace of mind.
36 posted on 05/13/2002 10:48:02 AM PDT by Aggie Mama
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To: janee
Thank you Janee.
37 posted on 05/13/2002 10:48:36 AM PDT by griffin
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To: griffin
Sweet Jesus, King of miracles, pour down your grace for Griffin's sister. May the light of Gos shine on her in her hour of despair.
38 posted on 05/13/2002 10:48:45 AM PDT by JMJ333
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To: griffin; DittoJed2; ejo; Freedom'sWorthIt; Victoria Delsoul; Snow Bunny; ohioWfan; Lorena...
Prayers for healing, for peace, for comfort!
39 posted on 05/13/2002 10:50:02 AM PDT by kayak
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To: griffin
I am so sorry to learn of your sister's medical prognosis, griffin. I pray that the intervention of our Lord Jesus Christ will bring His healing touch to her.

griffin, if you can supply the diagnostic condition, perhaps I can ssist you with some information or a direction.

40 posted on 05/13/2002 10:50:03 AM PDT by Dukie
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