My Wife's Health

[davew9804]

Hello Family...

My wife has struggled with various health issues over her soon to be 77 years on this earth.  Her latest issue is a struggle with significantly lowered kidney function and high blood pressure that has been creeping up over the range her doctor would like to see.  She had her left kidney removed 13 years ago due to renal cell carcinoma and praise the Lord has had no further recurrence.

The doctor recently ordered a chest x-ray and echocardiogram as she suspected some lung and potential heart issues that may be related to the increasing blood pressure (She is currently on three medications for that).  We met with the doctor today and are Praising the Lord that both tests came back with normal results!  The doctor wants to swap out one of her meds for another to see if she can fine tune her BP.  This new med has the potential to raise her potassium levels out of range so we are trusting the Lord to care for that and bring her BP back into a normal range while improving her kidney function.  Please pray with us for His continued care.

Blessings to all this Christmas Season!!

[Ed Hurst]

Amen, blessings all around. Thanks for letting us know how she's doing, because she remains in our prayers.

[forrealone]

Dear brother Dave,

I am so grateful that the tests indicated nothing of concern with your wife's lungs and heart.  Hallelujah!  It is not uncommon for many heart medications to cause a rise in potassium levels.  I am sure your doctor will explain how potassium works with the muscles in our body including the heart.  I am so happy your doctor is staying on top of your wife's health!  Did they happen to mention the "DASH" diet?  (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)

I will lift you all and the doctor up so that Our Father will instill in all His Guidance, Wisdom and Peace and bring swift healing wherever it may be needed.

God bless you!  And may the days ahead bring you lots of smiles, laughs and joys!

[jaybreak]

I'll definitely say a prayer of thanksgiving and continued blessings. I've had my fill of medical issues in the family the last few years or so, so I have a (small) idea of how it is.