Good news and bad news.
But since the good news FAR outweighs the bad … I’m going to start with the bad. I’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. In addition to MS {so I still have MS, and I’ll still continue my injections}.
So how ’bout that good news?
Here’s the thing … because of my continued {and very annoying, I might add} symptoms and the types & locations of said symptoms … my docs were fearful of spinal lesions, so ordered a full MRI of my spine and brain. I had my appointment with them Monday afternoon for the results.
Are you sitting down?
No new lesions. And … one of the lesions I have {on my brain} has shrunk. Shrunk, I say!
The symptoms I’ve been having are a result of fibromyalgia.
All this time I’ve been injecting myself and hating it more every time I have to do it … mostly because I didn’t think it was doing anything. I just continued to get worse in my health and symptoms.
Only to find out that yes! the injections {preventative meds} are, in fact, working! They’ve reversed.
I’ve been sitting on this news, because I wasn’t quite sure how to share it. I’m ecstatic! And over-joyed and thrilled!
But I’m also feeling sad. I feel sad for my friend Karen {“I strongly believe that my wheelchair days are inching ever closer …”} … literally have eyes filled with tears for her. And I feel sad for others that are dealing with the everyday crippling, debilitating, unfair and sucky things this disease is bringing their way.
I’ve been praying for Karen … I’ve been praying for others … I’ve been praying for a cure.
I know. That nothing is impossible. And I’ll continue to pray.
Healer
:: Hillsong ::
:: verse ::
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in You
I trust in You
:: chorus ::
I believe You’re my Healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You’re my Portion
I believe You’re more than enough for me
Jesus You’re all I need
:: verse ::
:: chorus ::
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
You hold my world in Your hands
:: chorus ::
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with Him all things are possible. amen.
Every time I think about your good news, I cannot help but break out in a big smile!! (As my kids like to say, “Yay, God!!”) Also, adding Karen to my prayer list right away . . .
This is great news Tracie. So happy for you… :)
Oh Tracie, this is wonderful news!! While I hate that you have a new diagnosis in addition to MS, I’m happy that your injections are working. The fact that one of your lesions has shrunk has me wanting to celebrate with you! Is there medicine that will help with your fibromyalgia symptoms?
sorry i didn’t mention … yes! i’ve started taking a med that *should* relieve my fibro symptoms. there are 3 different types, and all different dosages, so we’ll figure something out that should help me. :)
tracie! such good news about your recent scan! you go girl! keep taking good care of yourself…. xo, j :)
I am so excited about your fantastic news!!!!!!! I am hoping the fibro symptoms will disappear as well. I am so proud of you, your strength, and of course your amazing faith! Love you!
I hope your great news helps the injections go a bit easier. They’re working, girl!! I’m so happy for you.
I am SO glad to hear that your meds really are helping! I’m sad to hear that you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed with it back in 1997 and really had a rough go of it for awhile. I can honestly say that my symptoms have been less and less each year, so there may be light at the end of the tunnel… especially with (more) meds!
Wonderful and bittersweet news… keep taking such good care of you. :) How incredible that one of the lesions has shrunk! Awesome! Praying for continued strength!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful news – prayers will continue for you – as we know, with Him, all things are possible. Hoping for strength and courage for you through Him with the new diagnosis…
oh my friend. i cannot tell you how grateful i am for this post. i was so moved when i read this & i have a few tears streaming for your bellief in prayer…and me. thank you so much.
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i am so incredibly happy for the good news that you have. NOT for the fibro news. i also was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a little while ago, but i haven’t yet been able to accept it…for several reasons that i won’t ever go into on my blog.
we really need to start an e-mail relationship. if you have a few extra minutes mine is karinaink@msn.com. just send me yours & i’ll tell you my story.
I LOVE YOU MS. TRACIE! YOU ARE SOMEONE THAT BRINGS ME HOPE AND SMILES ON A DAILY BASIS!
Praise God! Although the fibro diagnosis is not easy, you know that God can move mountains! Holding you in prayer my friend for pain free days.
Nothing is impossible is right! Praise God!!!!!
And let’s all lift up those with MS in prayer and pray for a cure too! Nothing is impossible.
Tracie,
The whole reason He came was to comfort us and be our healer. I am praying for you my new friend!
And the Mother’s Day Post and pictures are just glorious!
Blessings,
Stacey
What a POST to read on a drizzly Wednesday morning! I’m so over the moon THRILLED for this answered prayer. I don’t know how fibromyalgia fits into God’s story, but He’s we know He’s got a plan! I’m celebrating for you!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOHOO! Better living through Chemistry! And there’s been lots of evidence that fibro is often helped by regular massages (oh darn!).
Tracie…I am so glad for the good news. And even the bad news means that at least now the doctors know what to treat. And hopefully your pain will decrease. I’m so happy to hear of your progress!