Popular Post tankdude Posted February 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hello all - I haven't been around a lot because of some things going on with the family. That being said - I know the DV prayer warriors will do what they do best for my family. First - my 18 YO daughter has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This can raise some nasty complications - and unfortunately she has a number of them. It has wrecked havoc with her autonomic nervous system and created some serious conditions. I am taking her to the hospital on Friday to have a feeding tube emplaced because she can no longer eat solid food without throwing up. Even things such as milk or ice cream have about a 50/50 chance of staying down. This procedure is being done in a city 170 miles from here because none of the GI specialists in this town will do it because she is only 18. We have to go to a pediatric GI specialist because she is under 21. Her current Drs. have referred her to the Mayo Clinic, and we have an appoint the first week of March. Please pray for her as we travel through this. Secondly - my wife has slowly gotten worse. Her back has been slowly degenerating over the last few years, and she is now to the point she can only stand for a about 5 minutes, walk maybe 100 yds, and can't sit in a standard chair. The only way she is fairly comfortable is in her recliner with pillows under her knees. She is actually on pain management (pain patch 24/7 and pills every 4-6 hours), and is still in a level of pain every day. She doesn't really complain about that - what she does complain about is not being able to help me around the house, going outside for walks and doing her photography. She's really a pretty strong woman. We recently switched Dr. for her - getting away from our town, which has a reputation for Drs. doing only what they need to do to get by...very few will take the extra step. We are now seeing a Dr. in a city 90 miles away. The first thing he did was order a full spine MRI - prior to this it has only been her lumbar and thoracic. What they have found is she has Tarlov cysts, spinal stenosis and empty sella syndrome. What this boils down to for her is pain, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, sciatica, depression, anxiety and messed up hormones. We are going to see a neurosurgeon tomorrow to see what our options are. Please pray that this man is given inspiration and guidance to find an answer to her conditions. Thanks in advance...may God bless all of you also. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigergorzow Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 tankdude, Our prayers are with you and your entire family and may God Keep You in His Arms and Heal his children. I claim to the Almighty Father in heaven that he heals your daughter & wife in his name our prayers be answered. GOD Bless You Our DV Friend 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosterbglee Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Missed you Tank! So sorry to hear about your family. I will pray for them, as will our DV family, we will also pray for you Tank, it is a heavy burden for you to take on yourself.... you are not alone! We are here for you. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinsa Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Prayers are going up. If I might add go through your house and look for anything that might allow demonic forces to be there, statues or paintings of dragons, etc... I have heard the presences of things.like these can bring on illnesses and once.they are removed healing is restored 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedagal Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Praying for you and your family. Knowing from your posts that you do so much to spread healing, it is not surprising to me that your family is under attack. Because I believe it is always God's will to manifest healing, I am going to post a link that gives instructions on how to obtain healing. God Bless! http://kcm.org/real-help/healing 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
429 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Prayers have been sent, tankdude. Keep us updated. Love you, brother. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Three Candles with Prayers for you and yours this very day, TANK. You'll do your best for them, that we know... so you focus on that... WE GOT THIS. Prayers going up ! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learning all i can Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Tankdude, I am so sorry the loves of your life are in such pain and suffering and so many times we just can't understand the why. I know without a shadow of doubt that we have a mighty and sovereign God..He alone can heal and give these Drs. the knowledge to bring His miracles about, yes, you have my prayers for them as well for you. The pain a caregiver sees and feels for his loved ones is more than most will ever see and know. God bless you and your precious girls. Can you tell me your daughters and your wife's 1st name or perhaps nicknames. I know God knows their names but He likes it when we call others names for their special needs for special ones. barb 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genx4me Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Sending prayers Tankdude. Praying for relief from pain, for healing, and for peace....for ALL of you! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatshername Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Oh my, TankDude... I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers up for you and yours. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterlily Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Sending prayers for swift healings 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleslayer Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 My prayers brother. i have a light weight in comparison understanding of back pain. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHi Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Ouch, my heart goes out to you and your loved ones Tank. Prayers up for safe travels; clarity of evidence by doctors to prescribe the correct treatments and surgery for feeding tubes & back; pain relief; restored nutrition; increased mobility and Gods hand to be on all medical staff as they minister to your daughter and wife. Tank you are such a warrior in the health section here and we know you will have done all you can to research symptoms and solutions for your family. We lend you our full prayerful support. In God we trust. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickgold Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Daily prayers to you and family. To see a spouse and child go through so much discomfort can be heavy on you. May our Lord be kind to you and give you the strength to accept His will. May His angels carry and take away this pain from your love ones. Trust in Jesus Christ, He is your strength. May you rest in peace as you travel this challenge. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Prayers out 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV ME Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 You have your hands full taking care of your family so we will put our hands together in prayer for you. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 My dear brother, are there really any words that can bring Comfort at a time like This? Please know that you're DV family truly loves you. I'm certain that we will all keep you in our prayers everyday. Lord God we pray that you will heal TD's family. We pray that you will put fire of happiness and joy within their hearts that you will live them up and their time of need and pour out your Holy Spirit and show your glory in Jesus Holy Name we ask amen. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyangel Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I was informed by a sweet member of your request. Tankdude, you've always been at my side whenever I was in need. Now its my, our turn to come to your call. The Lord Jesus Christ hears the cries of His children, so I join those here with praye for your precious wife and daughter, also for you Tankdude, I know the distress a husband carries to watch a love one suffer. May our most loving Jesus Christ carry this heaviness for you and give you peace, faith and strength to walk with Him during this time. You know and I know that with Christ all things are possible, lean on His love and listen to the sweet whispers that enters your heart. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannab Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Oh tankdude we are so sorry. Our prayers are going up morning and night for you and your wife and daughter, Dear Lord hear our prayers. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texstorm Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 May God bless you Tankdude. I understand your pain, " Good Lord please watch over my brother's family' please comfort them and deliver a solution that they can live with !" Tank if there is anything other than prayers which are raining down on you this minute, Please let me know I'm down here in Houston. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tankdude Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 On 2/1/2017 at 2:15 PM, learning all i can said: Tankdude, I am so sorry the loves of your life are in such pain and suffering and so many times we just can't understand the why. I know without a shadow of doubt that we have a mighty and sovereign God..He alone can heal and give these Drs. the knowledge to bring His miracles about, yes, you have my prayers for them as well for you. The pain a caregiver sees and feels for his loved ones is more than most will ever see and know. God bless you and your precious girls. Can you tell me your daughters and your wife's 1st name or perhaps nicknames. I know God knows their names but He likes it when we call others names for their special needs for special ones. barb Thanks you all for your prayers. I knew I could count on the DV group for an outpouring of faith. Barb - Your right - there is power in using names. My daughter goes by Mandy and my wife is Mary. Update on the wife's neurosurgeon visit. Judging from what he sees on the MRI, there is nothing that he can operate on that would make a difference. However, he does feel that imaging of the Sacrum and Coccyx might be in order. Depending on what is found there, he thinks a nerve stimulator may be effective, but that would be her pain management doctors call. We have an appointment with her pain management doctor in 10 days. We are going to ask for an MRI of those areas (they haven't gone that low with any of he others in the past 2 years.) He asked that we include him in the distribution of the MRI so he can be fully read in with the pain management and her Primary physician, so they can coordinate an effort on this one more so than normal. The daughter is getting an intravenous infusion (Ringer's lactate) today to help her body be stronger for the procedure on Monday. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb08 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I will also keep you in my prays. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregp Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Prayers have been sent up. Fealt the Holy Spirit. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinsun Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sending my prayers for you and your family!! Adding you to my prayer list! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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