Update on my health

These last five and a half weeks have been really difficult for me and my family to go through. You have to understand me. The worst pain I have ever really dealt with is allergies, so for me to have really bad lower abdominal and lower back pain constantly without stopping, it's major.

I started out with my family doctor and went through bloodwork, CT Scans, and plenty of other run arounds. And still no answers.

About 3 weeks ago, I went to the Cookeville ER and had another CT Scan, bloodwork, crazy juice :), and they sent me home with medication.

Over the past week and a half, the pain has intensified to even greater levels. I am to the point of being frustrated and ready to get answers from doctors at gun point. ;>) Just kidding.

All this time, I have still tried to continue working and taking care of my regular responsibilities. It hasn't been easy, but I press on.

Today, still in great pain, decided to go back to the Cookeville ER and get some answers. I figured if they see you and don't hear from you, they think you have gotten better. But, if you keep coming back, then they know you mean business and can't keep doing the same thing over again.

Well, my nurse, Ashley did a great job of taking care of me. She was gentle and got me whatever I needed. They did urine tests, bloodwork, lots of x-rays, a fast IV drip, and some medication. After the doctor examined me and checked my tests, she concluded that I have a severe case of IBS (irrital bowel syndrome) from being under lots of stress and needed to be referred to a Gastroenterologist first thing in the morning. She said that sometimes the pain can be so great that they might have to hospitalize the person. So, with a prescription and some directions in hand, I left the ER to come home and rest. I'm supposed to call Dr. Bremer, setup an appointment and the ball is rolling toward more answers.

Thank you to all of the wonderful people who have prayed for me over the last 5 and half weeks. Your prayers have been strength to me and my family. I ask that you continue to pray for us as we press forward and find out what the future holds for me healthwise, HEALING!!!!

What do I miss most? I really hate that I missed the 3rd night of the awesome VBS taking place at Bridges of Hope Fellowship this week. Oh well, I'll be there tomorrow night for sure, unless something else happens.