Monday, March 14, 2011

Update on Anne's health

Dear family and friends,
 
Thank you for your concern and prayers, we hope that you and your families are doing well.
Since my last update on Jan. 17Th.  I started having some new symptoms after the steroids  got out of my body.........Joint pain that got worse over the weeks and not only in my knees but in my shoulders, hips and feet.  So we had several blood tests to see if it was steroid withdrawal, it wasn't.
 
So the first week in March I saw one of the best Rheumatologist in Texas who diagnosed me with inflammatory arthritis and skin lesions that are very similar to my brother's autoimmune disorder, psoriasis. Wayne has had this since he was 19....NOT fun!!
 This was a emotional blow  to both Kim and I just having to deal with another health
problem. I am on another medication so maybe in a couple of months it will help everything.
 
I sometimes get very discouraged that this has changed my life so much,  I always had the energy of 3 people,  but Kim, my family, the Lord and your prayers give me alot of support and courage. 
I am  grateful that on my good days I don,t look or act ill at all!! Hopefully, the good days will grow longer.
 
Thank you so much for all the support you have given to me
May God richly bless you and your family
Love, Anne