It was discovered yesterday, 10/3/08, that I'm in need of a root canal, as well as the extraction of both my lower wisdom teeth. I saw the dentist and was prescribed antibiotics and analgesics. Could it be that the flare-up of my lupus is directly connected to the possibly infected nerve in my gums?
My health is constantly running through my mind, and I never stop searching for answers and/or explanations. So far, within the past month or two, I've gotten 2 eye infections, followed by fevers and a flare-up of lupus, and now my dental problems. Could they be connected? Or am I over-analyzing my symptoms and reactions?
As of now, I'm currently taking my corticosteroids to calm the flare-up, and so far, it's been working wonders, and I feel in tip-top shape... that's including my constant hunger as a side-affect from the prednisone. Besides that, today is actually the first day I woke up feeling completely NORMAL and "disease-free." Usually, I'd have a couple aching joints here and there or simply just a desire to not get out of bed. Besides the medicine, the only explanation I have for this phenomenal feeling is God and His wonderful love for me. Last night, after Initium, Long and I took the time out to read God's word and also get to know more about each other, spiritually -- for the first time in our relationship. We were fighting fatigue, but we still devoted time to Him. And surprisingly (or not), we rested well, and awoke well... Praise the Lord. :)
One day, I know He will heal me. I'm not sure when, and I need not know how (thanks to Pastor Kinchen's enlightenment), but I trust in Him. For me, it's so hard to NOT analyze every medical aspect and detail of my health, but every day, I'm learning not to worry and just leave things like this in God's hands, and trust in His love for me...
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
Health Concerns & God's Love for Me
It was discovered yesterday, 10/3/08, that I'm in need of a root canal, as well as the extraction of both my lower wisdom teeth. I saw the dentist and was prescribed antibiotics and analgesics. Could it be that the flare-up of my lupus is directly connected to the possibly infected nerve in my gums?
My health is constantly running through my mind, and I never stop searching for answers and/or explanations. So far, within the past month or two, I've gotten 2 eye infections, followed by fevers and a flare-up of lupus, and now my dental problems. Could they be connected? Or am I over-analyzing my symptoms and reactions?
As of now, I'm currently taking my corticosteroids to calm the flare-up, and so far, it's been working wonders, and I feel in tip-top shape... that's including my constant hunger as a side-affect from the prednisone. Besides that, today is actually the first day I woke up feeling completely NORMAL and "disease-free." Usually, I'd have a couple aching joints here and there or simply just a desire to not get out of bed. Besides the medicine, the only explanation I have for this phenomenal feeling is God and His wonderful love for me. Last night, after Initium, Long and I took the time out to read God's word and also get to know more about each other, spiritually -- for the first time in our relationship. We were fighting fatigue, but we still devoted time to Him. And surprisingly (or not), we rested well, and awoke well... Praise the Lord. :)
One day, I know He will heal me. I'm not sure when, and I need not know how (thanks to Pastor Kinchen's enlightenment), but I trust in Him. For me, it's so hard to NOT analyze every medical aspect and detail of my health, but every day, I'm learning not to worry and just leave things like this in God's hands, and trust in His love for me...
My health is constantly running through my mind, and I never stop searching for answers and/or explanations. So far, within the past month or two, I've gotten 2 eye infections, followed by fevers and a flare-up of lupus, and now my dental problems. Could they be connected? Or am I over-analyzing my symptoms and reactions?
As of now, I'm currently taking my corticosteroids to calm the flare-up, and so far, it's been working wonders, and I feel in tip-top shape... that's including my constant hunger as a side-affect from the prednisone. Besides that, today is actually the first day I woke up feeling completely NORMAL and "disease-free." Usually, I'd have a couple aching joints here and there or simply just a desire to not get out of bed. Besides the medicine, the only explanation I have for this phenomenal feeling is God and His wonderful love for me. Last night, after Initium, Long and I took the time out to read God's word and also get to know more about each other, spiritually -- for the first time in our relationship. We were fighting fatigue, but we still devoted time to Him. And surprisingly (or not), we rested well, and awoke well... Praise the Lord. :)
One day, I know He will heal me. I'm not sure when, and I need not know how (thanks to Pastor Kinchen's enlightenment), but I trust in Him. For me, it's so hard to NOT analyze every medical aspect and detail of my health, but every day, I'm learning not to worry and just leave things like this in God's hands, and trust in His love for me...
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