Prayers needed...

During the past month, I was still seeking the cause for my various aches, pains, etc... I have had multiple calls and visits to doctors, as well as a full series of MRI's of my brain and full spine. I continue to have an absess in my cervical spine (at my hairline), yet due to the fact that it has not grown in size and appears somewhat smaller (possibly due to the aspiration they did November 1st) they aren't convinced that it is infected. Rather, they decided to continue to watch it, as there is some erosion of the bone right up to that site. They don't want to go in there and cause more trouble if it isn't necessary.

I had a full panel of lab work. The only things that could point to any problems were that my white count is high and my vitamin D level is low. Although the doctor doesn't believe the cause of my issues is the vitamin D deficiency, I have decided to take a supplement.

After discussing everything with my doctor, he decided the next step would be to see if the renal cell has moved out of the kidney to other areas, such as my lungs. I will be having MRI's of my abdomen and chest this Thursday and will get results when I see the doctor early next week. If these tests don't show anything, the next step will be a body scan.

Please say your prayers that things remain unchanged in my kidney and that is not the source of my problem.

I've been staying inside out of the cold and enjoying my Christmas decorations. It's been a nice change of scenery! Like everyone else, I am busy trying to prepare for the holiday. I was excited to learn that my sister, Robin, and her family will be driving in from Pennsylvania to spend the holiday with us! She will be here from the 21st - 28th. We are looking forward to spending time together without there being a medical reason for the visit...

On September 2nd, Steve and I celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary. As our belated celebration, we went into the city this weekend to see the musical, Wicked! We brought the kids with us & everyone loved it. Because of my vision loss, I was able to sit in the 5th row and could see really well.