Monday, October 31, 2011
Oct 31, 2011
The current course of treatment was begun a few weeks ago. Marisol is feeling better, the pain slowly but steadily subsiding. Her kidneys also seem to be responding to treatment. The Drs say that they will not be able to determine her chances for a complete recovery for a couple of months. We are praying that she will not have troublesome side affects from this medication. Thank you all so much for your concern!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
The Drs approved the Tuberculosis course of treatment for Marisol. Some in the family insisted upon a second opinion. The second Dr applauded the good work of the first physician and told the family, "you are lucky that they secured this treatment, the diagnosis is very difficult to establish with the Health Dept. and the earlier she gets started the sooner her problems will be resolved."
*We are praying that her weak kidney will respond and start working at a healthy rate and...
*We pray that the problems in the ureters will be solved and the pain will go away.
*Pray for wisdom for the Dr's to know when to remove the shunt (bypass) from the ureter.
Thank you for praying for Lindas brother and his wife!
*We are praying that her weak kidney will respond and start working at a healthy rate and...
*We pray that the problems in the ureters will be solved and the pain will go away.
*Pray for wisdom for the Dr's to know when to remove the shunt (bypass) from the ureter.
Thank you for praying for Lindas brother and his wife!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Monday Oct 3, 2011 > A Family in Need in La Paz, Bolivia
We called Arturo & Marisol again today. She is at home resting. They are still caught up in the back and forth trips for medical tests and diagnositcs. The renal shunt has helped, but Marisol still has inflammation in the ureter. The Drs have asked for more tests, and a CAT scan. There is also the possibility of treating her with a course of antibiotics specific for renal tuberculosis (common in Bolivia) to see what happens. This is one of the possible solutions for her problems. If she responds well, it could put an end to the disruptive cycle of expensive tests, medical speculation, and more testing.
*Please pray for wisdom for the Drs, for good helpful decisions. All the lab work and imaging has been inconclusive up till now. This makes me think more and more that this problem will ultimately be solved through united and focused prayer. Thank you for praying for Lindas brother and his wife Marisol.
P.S. Oct 4, Today Arturo and Marisol are going in for more tests. The diagnosis needs to be confirmed for the government to be able to step in and provide for treatment. The Dr will talk about Marisols case in a consult with the Public Health Physicians comittee. The committee needs to agree to the diagnosis and submit the claim to the Dept. of Health. The treatment for Renal Tuberculosis is monitored closely by Public Health in Bolivia to insure that the patients follow through with the entire course of antibiotics. The good thing is that a confirmed case will be (should be) paid for by the government. From what we have read about this illness, she needs to get on the treatment soon.
*Please pray that this process can be expedited.
*Pray for Marisol, the discomfort and the anxiety that she is coping with.
*Pray for Arturo and the many ways that this is stressing him, in addition to the medical crisis, domestic challenges with 2 children, he is bearing the brunt of senseless cristisism.
*Please pray for wisdom for the Drs, for good helpful decisions. All the lab work and imaging has been inconclusive up till now. This makes me think more and more that this problem will ultimately be solved through united and focused prayer. Thank you for praying for Lindas brother and his wife Marisol.
P.S. Oct 4, Today Arturo and Marisol are going in for more tests. The diagnosis needs to be confirmed for the government to be able to step in and provide for treatment. The Dr will talk about Marisols case in a consult with the Public Health Physicians comittee. The committee needs to agree to the diagnosis and submit the claim to the Dept. of Health. The treatment for Renal Tuberculosis is monitored closely by Public Health in Bolivia to insure that the patients follow through with the entire course of antibiotics. The good thing is that a confirmed case will be (should be) paid for by the government. From what we have read about this illness, she needs to get on the treatment soon.
*Please pray that this process can be expedited.
*Pray for Marisol, the discomfort and the anxiety that she is coping with.
*Pray for Arturo and the many ways that this is stressing him, in addition to the medical crisis, domestic challenges with 2 children, he is bearing the brunt of senseless cristisism.
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