PingRhoda
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Hey ya'll,
Here over the past year we've had some issues with my wife's health and in need of some prayers. For a little history behind this, Shortly before we started dating back in 2004, she had a seizure while at school. The root cause of this was never found but her health did improve for the most part. Back in 2008, we were blessed with my daughter how is now about to turn 3. We did have some issues during the pregnancy and believed most of the issues were caused by her anemia (a condition which basically means the body is not getting enough iron). She never really got back to 100% from this but her health did improve for a little while after the pregnancy. Then about this time last year, she started getting daily migraines which would knock her on her butt to the point where the most she could do was just lay down to try to ride it out. My wife is very stubborn and refused to see a doctor until nearly passing out at work a few times in one day, Finally convincing her to see the doctor. After many tests and doctors visits. We finally found that she has Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
For those of you who do not know, I'll give a brief idea of both conditions.
Neurocardiogenic Syncope is an issue with the nerves around the heart that help to control blood flow. A common issue is the blood will pool in the limbs causing numbness, tingling, light-headedness etc. This can cause the person to pass out due to the lack of oxygen from the lack of blood flow. (For more information http://www.cccgroup.info/neurosyn.asp)
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is something that I am still trying to grasp. This is in the simplest explanation that I can find a decrease in the flow of blood to the brain by about 44%-60% when changing positions i.e. sitting to standing up. (for more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postural_orthostatic_tachycardia_syndrome)
Right now, we're in the beginning stages of an International adoption. We're concerned about whether or not to go through with the adoption with her health having gotten progressively worse over the past year. And no cure being available at this time for either condition.
The doctors have also suggested that she not drive for atleast 6 months which would put us down to 1 income. Her job was just part time but still loosing that extra bit would be putting a burden on us. And Disability is not available until you're out of work for 6+ months.
We would greatly appreciate everyones thoughts and prayers through this whole ordeal. I will definitly be sure to update as we receive more information. Thanks
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Here over the past year we've had some issues with my wife's health and in need of some prayers. For a little history behind this, Shortly before we started dating back in 2004, she had a seizure while at school. The root cause of this was never found but her health did improve for the most part. Back in 2008, we were blessed with my daughter how is now about to turn 3. We did have some issues during the pregnancy and believed most of the issues were caused by her anemia (a condition which basically means the body is not getting enough iron). She never really got back to 100% from this but her health did improve for a little while after the pregnancy. Then about this time last year, she started getting daily migraines which would knock her on her butt to the point where the most she could do was just lay down to try to ride it out. My wife is very stubborn and refused to see a doctor until nearly passing out at work a few times in one day, Finally convincing her to see the doctor. After many tests and doctors visits. We finally found that she has Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
For those of you who do not know, I'll give a brief idea of both conditions.
Neurocardiogenic Syncope is an issue with the nerves around the heart that help to control blood flow. A common issue is the blood will pool in the limbs causing numbness, tingling, light-headedness etc. This can cause the person to pass out due to the lack of oxygen from the lack of blood flow. (For more information http://www.cccgroup.info/neurosyn.asp)
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is something that I am still trying to grasp. This is in the simplest explanation that I can find a decrease in the flow of blood to the brain by about 44%-60% when changing positions i.e. sitting to standing up. (for more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postural_orthostatic_tachycardia_syndrome)
Right now, we're in the beginning stages of an International adoption. We're concerned about whether or not to go through with the adoption with her health having gotten progressively worse over the past year. And no cure being available at this time for either condition.
The doctors have also suggested that she not drive for atleast 6 months which would put us down to 1 income. Her job was just part time but still loosing that extra bit would be putting a burden on us. And Disability is not available until you're out of work for 6+ months.
We would greatly appreciate everyones thoughts and prayers through this whole ordeal. I will definitly be sure to update as we receive more information. Thanks
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