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Update on husband's hemorrhage…and me.
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I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to update ya’ll in your faithful prayers. I crashed this week under a very bad time-of-the-month; the worst I’ve had in a long while, spending most of Mon. and Tues. in bed.
We did go to the ER Sun. night and although they couldn’t directly explain the the sharp pains and dizziness; via the CT Scan, we did find out the hemorrhage had shrunk. So thanks to G-d for His work in starting to shrink it.
DH has felt better this week except for one big headache day yesterday and a lot twitching today; he was given a new neurological medication and we all see improvement- he was even able to load the D/W for me when I was down Mon. and Tues. We still haven’t been to the neurologist as was intended as his massive headache this week ended up being on that appt. day so I’m praying for a sooner appt. than July!
Thank you everyone. If you remember, please lift us up as you feel compelled by The Spirit. There’s still much to discern about the condition of his brain-any degradation problems that need to be explored further and strengthening himself through PT (that’s coming to the house) to reduce his chances of falling. And of course, managing the finances with all the medical bills, which gives me stress since i’m the one that handles that.
On a personal note, over this past year, which has just been one thing with him after another, I’ve gained weight like I never have before and I just don’t feel right, you know? I’m not content-it’s only 20 pds., but it makes me feel sluggish and it’s right in front, indicating it’s related to stress hormones. My back was just a symptom that I’ve neglected certain aspects of myself that I need not do. Speaking of which, my back is feeling much better and I have a local chiropractor that I’m going to start seeing. So please say a prayer that I can take care of myself like I used to to feel good and look good to myself and feel the motivation to also continue my gardening as best I can, even if I have to downsize a little and participate in some farmer’s markets for other things.
For schooling, I need to adjust and I don’t think that’ll be a problem except for my dh interfering during school-time (yes, it is interfering and he can’t do anything to contribute-he’s just THERE ALL THE TIME w/little to no impulse control, so he interupts a lot).
SO Mon. we MUST get back on schedule with waking up, doing chores and schooling; all which have slowly degenerated, mostly since Sept. We must have smoother days and a more orderly life again.
Blessings to you and w/much appreciation,
Rachel
Prayers continuing for all your needs Rachel….may things steadily improve, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers here as we have been – and may the improvements continue. Hugs, Linda
Glad to hear things are a bit better. I laughted about the “poor impulse control” comment! 😉 And I understand about the weight – it sure doesn’t take much extra to make us feel yucky. I will keep lifting you all up! Becky
Thanks for the update, Rachel. Praying for you and dh….I’m sure it can get to be very trying. Blessings, Gina
Praying, praying, praying. I will add prayers that you can take time to take care of yourself and be strengthened in body and in spirit.
Love,
Michelle
I’m praying for you, too, Rachel. I am hopeful that the chiropractic care will relieve back pain in order to give you more strength to do all the things you need to for your husband and children. Praying for your husband’s recovery and your children to learn so much more than just books can provide under the circumstances. It is a challenge that offers them the opportunity to learn to use the gifts of service, patience, and true love.
Be blessed,
Becca<><
Rachel – it occured to me that you maybe weren’t joking about your husband’s lack of impulse control – that maybe he really can’t control it and I wanted to say sorry for laughing. I read it as a joke, but then thought that maybe you were being serious. Sorry for maybe taking that wrong! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky
Rachel, I’m sorry you’ve been dealing with so much, and I will keep your family in prayer. What you’re dealing with in terms of weight gain and inflammation (pain) makes me think of what I’ve been dealing with for the past few years, and finally getting wonderful help from a naturopath I’ve been seeing. It sounds like you could have estrogen dominance (see some symptoms here – I don’t know this site, just googled it: http://www.drnorthrup.com/womenshealth/healthcenter/topic_details.php?topic_id=118)
It can cause many issues that doctors usually assume are unrelated, and then treat symtoms, but for me there was a domino effect of one thing after another, and I needed help! If you’d like any more info about what I dealt with or what my ND recommended, feel free to PM me. In any case, I will pray. That is a lot for one mama to deal with, and I will pray peace, strength and wisdom for you and healing for your husband.
Blessings,
Aimee
Thanks to everyone so much. I know your prayers and the support of my family and Congregation has kept me afloat. Monday was a very bad day w/him, but yesterday was better. We went to the neurologist and he’s going to have several blood tests run, a CTA (a CT scan w/contrast dye to see if any blood vessels are tangled) and put him on another seizure med. to try to get these things under better control, to prevent further degradtion to his brain, reduce his chances of falling and prevent his extreme mood swings, that are either very full of anger and paranoia (which happens many times after a seizure, so the more seizures he has, the more angry episodes) or mushy sweetness and neediness.
Hi Becky,you’re correct- I wasn’t joking. He really does have poor impulse control, impulsivity, impatience (just about everything is urgent), etc. which causes frequent interuptions. I assumed that since you found it amusing, that you were just identifying with me since you maybe had a toddler around the house and so could understand! I wasn’t offended or anything…thank you.
Aimee: yes, I came to the conclusion many years ago that I had and have estrogen dominance. I try to exclude all unfermented soy and got rid of plastics, etc and chemicals in body care products w/ingredients that contribute to the production of xenoestrogens. If I use my Progest cream, take a handful of certain supplements and eat correctly, I can do very well.
After my tumor/syringomyelia surgery in 2006 (at age 30) and then neck surgery in 2010, I gained about 15 pds. between 2006 and 2011. I had been on muscle relaxers, pain killers and high doses of Lyrica (which slows down one’s metabolism) for nerve pain. I no longer use the high dose of Lyrica, though still take a lower dose daily for my nerve damage, and have pain killers and muscle relaxers as needed (though take as needed, not necessarily daily). I have found some natural alternatives that I am going to try, so I think that will help, too-in more ways than one.
I went to the doctor this past Mon. and over the last 6 or 8 mths., I gained another 10 pds.!! Ugh! I wasn’t even this weight when I was pregnant; plus, my migraines have gotten more frequent and the fatigue is interferring w/what needs to get done.
So I know I let things slide regarding doing right by myself (especially emotional eating)and therefore it has thrown my hormones into disarray; I must get back in better health-first for myself, then for my family.
I will PM you, Aimee, and see what the ND had to say to you; that would be great to know.
G-d Bless ya’ll,
Rachel
Rachel, just know that amidst all this turmoil I and so many others are praying for you and lifting you up. We always take care of ourselves last, and that must not happen – we are the hub of the home, and cannot afford to take our own health lightly – so please do look into what you need to do for yourself. I understand the emotional eating, I do that when I am under heavy stress and it is not good for us. After so much happening with you and hubby in the health department i am not surprised you are completely exhausted – I am thinking of you daily and praying for you also…take care dear lady.
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