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Why Not Me?
As I've shared before, my hairloss is (as far as I know) related to another health issue. 2.5 years ago, I got a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis but in the last year my symptoms have ramped up, culminating in an ER visit in September, and a host of bizarre symptoms (where I started treatment for Lyme). I finally got into the rheumatologist today, and he gave me a working diagnosis of Lupus and began treating it. I will get labs tomorrow, but he was confident that regardless of the final diagnosis, this would be beneficial.
Of course, given my health, my hair is not the primary concern but I had a humourous moment when I asked if there was anything that could be done about my hair, he said "Wait for it to grow back." So he's fairly confident that once we get this under control, my hair will return. In the meantime, I'm pursuing as much good health via vitamins and nutrition as I can get.
I don't claim that this doesn't bother me...it does. However, in the last 6 years I've been through the ringer with my health (starting with a massive car crash to this most recent trial). I can honestly say I've never said "Why me?" Throughout it all I've never believed that there is something so special about me that I deserve to spared of all pain and inconvenience in this life. Why not me?
A solid realization that life is filled with difficulties and we are not promised perfection helps these situations in our lives seem more like speedbumps than roadblocks in the road of life.
Blessings all, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Andrea
Of course, given my health, my hair is not the primary concern but I had a humourous moment when I asked if there was anything that could be done about my hair, he said "Wait for it to grow back." So he's fairly confident that once we get this under control, my hair will return. In the meantime, I'm pursuing as much good health via vitamins and nutrition as I can get.
I don't claim that this doesn't bother me...it does. However, in the last 6 years I've been through the ringer with my health (starting with a massive car crash to this most recent trial). I can honestly say I've never said "Why me?" Throughout it all I've never believed that there is something so special about me that I deserve to spared of all pain and inconvenience in this life. Why not me?
A solid realization that life is filled with difficulties and we are not promised perfection helps these situations in our lives seem more like speedbumps than roadblocks in the road of life.
Blessings all, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Andrea
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Comment by Joy on November 24, 2009 at 11:02pm
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Andrea...sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis but i do agree that we shouldnt automatically say "why me?" because its through the storms of life that we draw closer to the Lord. in 2nd Corithians paul begs the Lord to take away his thorn in the flesh but the Lord doesnt and Paul learns that Gods grace is sufficient and his power is made perfect in weakness and Paul learns when he is weak he is strong!!! Thats an amazing thing to reflect on. I do wish you the least amount of pain possible and that you feel God's presence with you at all times as i know you are close to God!! God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Comment by Alison on November 26, 2009 at 2:34am
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i got diognosed with lupus i think early this year or last. its a weird disease. mines not to bad yet. my doctor put me on a cronic disease management plan, went to an immunologist and dietician and that has really helped. i joined a gym, changed my crappy eating habits and now my skin is looking a lot better, i've lost weight and can do a lot more. my arthritis only gets really bad when the weather turns cold, so for the most part its just clicking and aching in my wrists and a few other joint. i think lifestyle choices help a lot.
keep stong and live long
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Comment by Andrea on November 26, 2009 at 3:09am
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Thank you Joy...yes, we are to count it all JOY...All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28, my life verse). Blessings!
Allison, my symptoms are pretty advanced, including a recent kidney infection and life threatening lymphatic swelling. Prior to getting sick, I was very athletic, ate right, and kept my weight ideal. Now I get winded walking across my house. I still follow a good diet but I actually had to add some junk food in, lol...I was much too thin and have a hard time keeping weight on if I don't eat enough cookies :-) Okay there are benefits to this!
We started plaquinil tonight and in about 2 weeks I will start neurontin. It is indeed a bizarre disease.
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