So, after several months of my health going downhill, and doctors not being able to offer much in the way of answers or treatment, I finally took matters into my own hands. I went to the Hotze Health and Wellness Center! Amazing! Doctors who understand what it is I am going through...have treated it for many years, and who are sure that they can help me! It is like going to a 5 star hotel dedicated to health. They take such good care of you! So, my hormones are completely out of balance (which may have something to do with the liver tumors) and they have started me on a regimen of prescription (and bioidentical) hormones, vitamins and supplements. Once I have sort of stabilized, I will do a special yeast cleansing diet which should also help to rid my body of the toxins that have built up over the years.
The day after I went to Hozte (saw Dr. Sheridan), Dr Sinervo from the Center for Endometriosis Care in Atlanta, Georgia phoned me. He said that he felt the majority of my pain was due to remnant ovarian syndrome. Evidently it is nearly impossible to remove all ovarian tissue in a hysterectomy...especially with such a mess as my insides were! That tissue that is left will act like an ovary, and the endo will grow and thrive once again! The ovarian tissue can even develop cysts...probably why I have been feeling like I have an ovarian cyst! I do! The pain in my back is most likely due to endo growing in the back of my pelvis. The tumors in my liver are possibly endometrial tissue. So, I will be flying to Atlanta soon to have one more and hopefully final surgery for endometriosis. The Center has only seen a 7-8% recurrence of pain and symptoms in 20 years of treating women. The normal rate is 40-60% of recurrence of symptoms in the first year following surgery! They use a very specialized surgical technique to remove ALL the errant tissue. They will have a general surgeon on hand to biopsy the liver lesions, and if it is endometrial tissue, they will remove the tumors also. So, though going through yet another surgery (It will be my 6th)for this awful disease doesn't thrill me, the prospect of once again and hopefully forever more being healthy, makes me ECSTATIC!
I am so thankful for all the prayers, and healthy wishes of family and friends...I truly feel so blessed and can absolutely see the Lord's hand in my life. Thanks, ya'll!
So, on to another day...the rain is about to stop, I can feel it!
5 comments:
I just wish I could be there to stay with your kids or fly to Atlanta to stay with you... Or take your kids to Atlanta and stay with them AND you. ;) Something! I'm glad you're FINALLY getting answers! It's so crazy what you have had to do to get some real help. You've done all the leg work... you should've just become a dr!:D
Great news! I've been thinking about you hoping for the best. Thanks for updating your blog so I can put a lid on the worries. Sounds like you're in several sets of good hands...
I'm so happy you have answers!!! I'm sure surgery isn't an exciting option, but I'm glad that it should be so helpful!
WE live very close to Atlanta. If you need/want ANYTHING.....we are there! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Love you friend!
Deed, I am so glad that Dad and I are coming to at least be there for our BEAUTIFUL Grandchildren while you get yourself back on track of GOOD HEALTH!! We are very Grateful that you have finally found someone that is going to help you feel "WELL" again!! We love you very much and can hardly wait to see you on Saturday...in 2 DAYS...yippee!!! I love you Deed, we will help you with anything and everything you need us to do!! At least you will know that your BEAUTIFUL children are well taken care of while you are away from them for a few days!! I know Amber and Jessica will be a BIG HELP...we just wanted to come help ALL of you and be with ALL of you!! I LOVE YOU BIG MUCH!!! Love, MOM and DAD!!
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