Doctor's Visit Results

I had my doctor's appointment today. I am now seeing a new gastroenterologist and I'm on a new medicine and supplement. I will probably have to do both of these the rest of my life. They think that maybe I have an autoimmune disease so I have to have more blood work done as these haven't been tested yet. I am to try these new medicines and see if they work. They seem to think that I have had this condition all of my life and am just experiencing a flare up. It seems that it kind of goes away and reoccurs every few months or years even though I haven't really experienced this particular pain before. We'll see what happens. No quick fix which disappoints me but I guess we're in the right direction. If these things don't work and they don't find an autoimmune disease, I will have to have more tests.

Praise:
*The cyst that was found in earlier ultrasounds has now disappeared!!

Prayer Requests:
*That I will have an easier time with the blood work.
*That the doctors will find out what exactly is wrong.
*That these new medicines will be well tolerated.
*That I will gain some more energy. I have been so tired lately as a result of one of the medicines that I am now taking.
*That I won't get discouraged. I have had a hard time with keeping positive and have wanted to give up on finding a cause or treatment for my pain as it seems that no one knows what is wrong. However, I am trying to stay optimistic and keep on going no matter how long it takes.

As always thanks for your well wishes, thoughts, and prayers.

Have a wonderful last day of 2008!

Isaiah 41:10 (New International Version)
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will srengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.