Chronic Pain. Who here lives with it? - Page 4

HeavenlyOne · #31 03-08-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Walk and Talk

Thanks for praying. Our God hears and answers prayer. I'm so glad He isn't a dumb idol or demon spirit, as so many in this world trust in.

To answer your question: The VA is a long drive away. It is not easy for me to get there. The VA has been a God-send for me. I am so thankful for them being there.

To make an appointment to see a doctor at the VA is to set a date 6 weeks into the future. Each appointment needs to be on one problem and not several at a time. This months Seattle VA Hospital appointment, with the Orthopedic Surgeon, for my leg is an appointment made about a year ago. This is the earliest I could get in to see them. The appointment this month with the Seattle VA Hospital's ENT Surgeon is also an appointment scheduled almost a year ago. They are so backed up, you are fit in according to the urgency of your condition.

As a side note, since the Army and VA hospitals are in the news lately: I must say the Spokane VA Hospital is the best hospital (civilian or otherwise) I've ever been in (6 in the last three years). It is like going to a four-star motel. The Seattle VA Hospital and the Seattle Harborview Hospital are another story that wisdom and discretion dictates my biting my tongue about.

I can't complain too much as I am blessed they all have been there to help me (and my wife). Things could have been MUCH worse.

Walk

I understand your frustration. There also aren't enough VA hospitals to go around. In my state, I think there are only two. Both are more than two hours from me.

As a nurse, you have me worried.

Walk and Talk · #32 03-08-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

... As a nurse, you have me worried.

I don't want to take away from this thread's topic. I especially do not want to have attention drawn to myself (goofed here when I vented above - sorry). I do however want to respond this one last time:

I have quite a bit of medical background. I even "unofficially" ran a prison infirmary for awhile - while they were looking to fill the position. (I was the Prison Chaplain and an officer at the time.) I know the symptoms I mentioned above could be (probably are) indicators of some important things. I do what I can to maintain from day to day. I recently wept my night through before the Lord, worrying about what would happen to my wife when I depart. I know that in the natural, my days are very limited here.

HOWEVER, when in Bible College, I feel the Lord raised me from the dead (physically speaking

). I have received many healing miracles from the Lord in the past; I have been used to minister healing to others; and my wife and I have seen, and can testify to many many supernatural provisions from the Lord over these last three and half years. In the natural my symptoms are something to be concerned about, but our faith is in the Lord and will remain there. PTL

Walk

Ron · #33 03-08-2007, 05:23 PM

Admin, could we add these to the Prayer list?

HeavenlyOne · #34 03-08-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Walk and Talk

I don't want to take away from this thread's topic. I especially do not want to have attention drawn to myself (goofed here when I vented above - sorry). I do however want to respond this one last time:

I have quite a bit of medical background. I even "unofficially" ran a prison infirmary for awhile - while they were looking to fill the position. (I was the Prison Chaplain and an officer at the time.) I know the symptoms I mentioned above could be (probably are) indicators of some important things. I do what I can to maintain from day to day. I recently wept my night through before the Lord, worrying about what would happen to my wife when I depart. I know that in the natural, my days are very limited here.

HOWEVER, when in Bible College, I feel the Lord raised me from the dead (physically speaking

). I have received many healing miracles from the Lord in the past; I have been used to minister healing to others; and my wife and I have seen, and can testify to many many supernatural provisions from the Lord over these last three and half years. In the natural my symptoms are something to be concerned about, but our faith is in the Lord and will remain there. PTL

Walk

God is in control, bro. He knows all things and He is watching out for the both of you. Hang in there.

HeavenlyOne · #35 03-08-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Admin, could we add these to the Prayer list?

Ask Cornelius.

Tina · #36 03-08-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Admin, could we add these to the Prayer list?

Post the request in the Prayer Closet forum and let Cornelius go to work.

rgcraig · #37 03-08-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tbpew

1. Heavenly One; read you testimony somewhere (GNC?), man-o-man, your journey was rough, God's grace is so amazing and my occassional migranes are just "in the noise" every since reading your story.

2. Is this a bad time to ask some of you with neck, back, and joint pain if there was a lifestyle of athletics that coud have been a contributing factor?

Just wondering...

My knee problem seems to be genetic. My first bout with torn cartilage was when I was 16 and I didn't play any type sports.

Actually, the memorable moment that caused severe pain and sent me to surgery happened when I got up from praying at the altar and I couldn't straightened my knee.