NEUROLOGY UPDATE

Sorry it's taken me so long to get this update posted! I have wonderful news...all of my tests came back negative except for one bloodtest (the ANA - lupus/autoimmune one) that was slightly positive, but a false positive happens often with this test and the other bloodwork associated with these disorders was negative. So, I will have 4 more bloodtests just to make sure. I will see the neurologist again in two months for a follow up.

The doctor is fairly certain that I am one of those cases of unexplained neuropathy. He said that he is extremely relieved to have ruled out all the major stuff, that I'm super healthy and that he may never be able to know the cause of the numbness and tingling. He also said that he is hopeful that the symptoms will eventually go away! Even if they don't, he encouraged me that it is much easier to deal with the minor discomfort than have to face many of the diagnoses that could be causing them. He also reassured me that the symptoms are real and not in my head or a result of stress. I guess he sees this kind of thing a lot. That was good for me to hear, because I've often tried to make the sensations go away by not thinking or worrying about them. I'm freed up to just let my body feel them and trust the Lord for the future.

So,we are rejoicing! :) I've learned a ton through all of this...of course God wanted to use this situation to change me...He has shown me that He is faithful regardless of my circumstances and that He is the true life giver...why should I worry about a single moment! Thanks to all of you who have prayed and expressed concern for me. I'm overwhelmed with thanksgiving! And, the most latest blessing is that I have experienced some relief from the symptoms in my hands...praise the Lord!