UPDATE-Been so MIA.. can I still ask for prayers? (OT)

UPDATE Aug. 7: Thank-you so much everyone. I wanted to update that I have been officially diagnosed with optic neuritis and have presented with what seems to be an acute attack of MS. It got very scary at its worst a couple days ago with tingling/numbness all over the place, even my face and lips. I am in the middle of a strong treatment of steroids (IV then oral) and our plan is to force this beast into remission - FOR GOOD! I'll keep you posted.

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Hi gals. I am so sorry I've been away from here so much. T.J.'s pretty high maintenance with all of his dietary needs (multiple food protein intolerances). But I'm in the midst of a health scare and need all of the positive vibes I can gather going forward.

I had a sudden decrease in the vision of my right eye on July 5th and the suspected cause is either a stroke in the optic nerve or an inflammation of the nerve called optic neuritis. I've had an MRI of my brain to rule out brain tumor (most frightening time of my life waiting for that one) and passed from specialty to specialty (optometrist - retina specialist - neurologist - internist - ophthalmologist) and I'm completely uninsured. So this is a nightmare (financially, physically and emotionally) and I need a happy ending very soon!

Of course I'm not mentioning how tough it is to care for a busy toddler and keep doing everything that I do for him (I'm a SAHM and sometimes WAHM), making all of his foods, etc., dealing with food trials and watching for reactions with this worry and diminished sight.

I'm waiting for an appointment with a neuro-ophthalmologist (the top in the field for diagnosing and treating visual problems relating to the nervous system). The amazing ophthalmologist I found (the first doctor with a fantastic bedside manner I've dealt with) is helping me source one.

So if you're still reading, thank-you and please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Big Hugs,

H n' T.J.

Welcome back. I am so happy to see you back here. I am sorry you have all that going on. I hope you find the source of the problem soon and it is eaisily fixable. I will keep you in my prayers.

I'm sorry you have to go through all of this! I'm sure they will find a reason soon. I love TJ's picture in your siggy btw...such a handsome boy!

What a scary thing to be going through on top of taking care of a high-needs toddler. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please KUP when you can. :bigarmhug:

Thinking of you and your family!

Oh Heather, I am so sorry for all that you are going through! I hope you get the answers you are looking for and a quick return to 100% health!

many positive thought, prayers, finger and toe crossing coming your way! I hope you and TJ and the Hubs get through this quickly!! Hugs!!

They say when it rains, it pours. Wish I had an 'umbrella' to give you! P & PT for you during this time. KUP when you can!!!

I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this scary situation. Lot's of positive thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I hope you get through this quickly and with 100% health very soon. Please KUP on everything.

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