Posted on 08/21/2010 9:18:48 PM PDT by Quix
Metmom has had allergies and food allergies her entire life. In the last few years they have gotten steadily and progressively worse. Foods have been dropping out of her diet until she reached the point she is at now and can only eat rice, chicken, lamb, and venison. Anything else causes her to react rather destructively, debilitatingly.
The problem is that the repeated continual exposure to the few remaining foods, could lead to a sensitivity to those as well, which has just happened to two foods she had been safely eating since October.
There are options for nutrition should she start to react to all foods, but they are used only in the most dire situations. She's concerned about reaching that point--and frankly has been feeling more than a little discouraged by all such.
She has undergone extensive medical testing which has all been inconclusive. Almost everything comes back normal or negative, and the few things that she does test positive for aren’t what causes her the most problems.
She is attempting to get into a regional medical center for more specialized medical evaluation to see if they can determine the cause and possible treatment, if any exists.
She has been prayed for and anointed numerous times over the years, however, she would appreciated continued prayer for complete healing.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND HER PLIGHT with as much empathy as you can. She's been through a 1,001 suggestions and tried a LOT of different things. She's been through the Henry Wright seminar and prayers extensively. I don't think she is quite up to handling any more suggestions currently. Those who've been through such can understand such a feeling. She just greatly would appreciate your understanding and PARTICULARLY YOUR CARING PRAYERS.
This summary is per my understanding and might be stated somewhat differently were she writing it herself. I believe she'd affirm the truth of what I've said but these are essentially my words.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PRAYERS.
Prayers that this test will help you in determining what is wrong!
Prayers up MM.
Prayers to continue.
Wishing you all the best! You’re in my prayers!
Continuing prayers up.
BTW, I know how you can find that passport. Here’s my strategy:
It will be found in the very last place you look for it. Think of the very last place you would ever look for it and search that one first.
But then, of course, that would mean it wouldn’t be the last place searched, so it won’t be there. You then search the very first place you would have searched and, voila, there it will be, which, of course, will be absolutely the very last place you look, LOL.
;>D
Prayers, mom
Good to hear from you. Was wondersing how things wee going. Will continue prayers.
Prayers for you continue, Met Mom.
That is great news!
I will definitely keep praying for things to keep going in the right direction!
Keep your chin up!
God bless you Metmom.
Yahoo!!!!!! thats awsome!!!!!
Thank goodness! Prayers being said.
Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
(from Psalm 103)
Those of us on the receiving end know better. We know that something isn't right.
Healthy people just don't get that not everyone feels well like they do. Just because they do, doesn't mean everyone else does. Or has to.
This is a friend of a friend who owns a farm and raises sheep.
We’re pretty far out in the country.
I figure that the best way to find the passport is to report it missing and order a new one.
Guaranteed to show up as soon as they cash the check.
One of my favorite Psalms.
Thanks.
OH MY GOSH!!!
SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
What WONDERFUL and HOPE FILLED news!
:-)
I know I remember too. My father was driving me to each doctor to find out what was wrong. Several doctors. I was sleeping 15 hours a day. One doctor thought it was psychological. Until one doctor gave the allergy needle test. I had bumps for my bumps. Then it took years to find right allergist to fine tune it. Through out most people have no idea whats going on within your body. I almost thought it was psychological until allergy find. Then my father told me nonsense. But praying for you. Also still here in NY till Nov 1st week I hope I can vote for Carl Paladino Too.. May God bless you and guide you. Praise Jesus!
I have a trip to Boston tomorrow to see the doctors again about this mast cell disorder.
The weather here is not great, we’re getting a lot of lake-effect snow.
Please pray for safety traveling and that if the Lord is not going to heal me at the moment, that He’d give the doctor’s wisdom in how to deal with this.
I still am not able to eat more than chicken and oats and only occasionally small amounts of lamb, venison, blueberries red grapes and mushrooms.
It seems like some of the supplements I’ve been taking are starting to affect me, including unfortunately, the Singulair. Likely there’s some inert ingredient which is causing the problem.
It is especially hard when I have to be in situations where there is a lot of food and everyone else is having a great time (heartlessly) eating and enjoying their food. I was a a baby shower recently that showed me how tough it is. Usually I avoid situations like that but sometimes it can’t be helped and it’s tough trying to decline the offers of food without having to explain it over and over again.
Thanks so much for your prayers. They mean more to me than I can say and they have been getting me through this. Please continue to also pray for my spiritual life. As is typical, dealing with a chronic somewhat debilitating condition that one is not being healed from is sometimes a challenge spiritually. And I do think there is a spiritual component to all this.
God’s blessings on all of you this Christmas season. May He reward you for your faithfulness in prayer.
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