Tuesday, January 27, 2009

I NEED relief!

Brent's Mom left Texas on Friday and I feel a total weight lifted off my shoulders! I still need a full body massage to relieve the stress from my body though. The moving is almost done so it will have to wait.

My current obstacle is my costochondritis (chest pain). I'm feeling frustrated with the fact that my medication isn't working anymore. In fact, it's getting worse. I'm worried that this is going to be a constant struggle as it has been for 3 years now and my Dr. says I should consider getting a partial sternectomy to remove the inflammation. That is major surgery. Aside from getting rid of the pain, I am feeling a sense of urgency in getting this medical condition under control and hopefully get rid of it as I would like another child. I always thought I'd have all my kids by the time I was 35 and that time is quickly approaching. I will be 34 in August. I'm on my 4th Dr. concerning this condition and none of them know how to help me. Is surgery the only answer?

5 comments:

Brenda said...

Don't worry Laura, people have kids way into their forties! Your health is the priority right now. Sending extra prayers your way that you will find relief and the right doctor. Love ya!

heather said...

Sounds funny but I would Google it to death and find out all you can online. Sometimes we know our bodies best. And as for mother in law's...we are currently on a long hiatus to reclaim sanity!

Crystal said...

Wow, I have no idea what all that is but it doesn't sound pleasant. You are in my prayers.

Becky said...

Have you considered going alternative yet? I had the same issue with severe allergies when I was a teenager. I mean allergies so bad that I had open sores all over my body. Ugly, big, nasty ones. I looked like a leper. I finally went alternative after all the regular doctors couldn't help. I have had it under control ever since.
Btw, did you change your blog address recently?

Laura said...

I changed it at christmastime.