Life goes on, which is a good thing right?
Everything is about the same with my left let actually with Lymphedema there are always changes. Today the swelling is not too bad and the pain is almost non-existent. Now the right leg, that's another story. I have had an abnormal amount of swelling (for me) but not for the condition. Treatment is starting to get really frustrating.
I had a Doctors appointment this pass week for the never ending pain in my right knee. Treatment didn't go exactly as I expected, I was hoping to get a steroid/cocktail injection, what I call the "miracle shot". I walk in on a cane and after 20 minutes, dance out the door (smile). Well, the doctor decided that he didn't want to give me an injection, imagine the disappointment. However, my doctor is well respected by me as well in the medical profession...so like the good patient that I am, I didn't try to press the issue. I was given an oral steroid pack to be taken for six days and I must admit, I am starting to feel better (big smile).
Lesson: Lean not to thy own understanding: I am learning to trust. This is one of the most difficult lessons that I have faced. I am learning to trust myself, trust others and to trust God. When you have a condition such as lymphedema it can really test your level of trust, because as stated in several of my blogs, lymphedema is fairly new to the medical profession. So there are a lot of "unknowns" So how do I trust the Doctors who seam to be learning about it at the same pace I am (I have a problem with that)But...
I am learning to trust myself-to learn what to do and how to do it and that I can
I am learning to trust others with my care
I am learning to trust God-he made this body so certainly he knows what's best for it and can heal it.
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