Jehova Jireh





Like all vacations, one has to return to reality.  There are chores to be done.  For me, it's more reality than usual.  With my Mom in NY, I'm faced with more tasks than I'm used to and more energy and pain is drawn out of me.  I don't mind at all and I push forward as I can.  Cooking and cleaning more than usual has reminded me of years ago when I was able to live on my own in my own apartment in Harrisonburg.

This past week has been busy....I had 2 UVA appointments and tomorrow (Dec 7th) I have an appointment with my Primary Care doctor. 

This past Tuesday 12/4/12  I had a minor procedure done at the Pain Management Center.  It is called a TPI or Trigger Point Injection.   It's basically strong pain reliving medication to localize the pain where it hurts the most.  At first, it makes it numb at first but the doctor told me that the real noticeable affect won't be seen until the series of 3 injections is done.   I'm praying that these series of treatments will work.  At first I felt the numbness (for about 4 hrs or so); but, the pain is still there.  Again, it's to be expected.  Hopefully the 3 injection series will be successful.  If not, there are other options.   I remain hopeful. 

The next day (12/5)  I met my new UVA doctor.  Dr. Leone, from Neurology.   I really REALLY like him.  My neurosurgeon did a referral to the neurologist due to my headaches.   Dr. Leone agreed with me that I was NOT having migraines like my pcp said I had.  I have some form of tension headaches.  He gave me a different kind of medication called, Baclofin which is a muscle relaxant and I am to stay on the other medications used by the Pain Management doctors. 

These two appointments this past weeks have given me some hope in my helping me feel better.  I continue to remain hopeful. I continue to remain trusting in God, and I continue to remind myself that God's grace is sufficient no matter what may come.



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