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Another Glimpse into my Brain

Psalm 139:14 "I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works,And my soul knows it very well."

(The white spots are brain lesions from the MS.)
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I Peter 3:15 "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

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The image on the left is this years MRI and the image on the right is last years MRI. Last year I was in the midst of an exacerbation, apparent by the size of the lesion and the fluid surrounding it as depicted on the image on the right. Since I began the Rebif injections last year, I have not had any major exacerbations, only minor ones that are not obvious to onlookers. It was encouraging to see this years image in comparison to last year. Part of me was hoping they would all disappear... but then, obviously the Lord has a purpose in all of this. Who am I to question God? Trust and obey

Posted by Lisa on July 24, 2007

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Lisa...amazing pictures...how often do you have a scan and are you seeing any changes from one to the next? Thanks for your comment and your prayers. Thinking of you. Meg

Posted by: Meg | July 24, 2007 10:19 AM

Meg,
I put comparison images up that appear to be the same location.
I have to have an annual MRI to track the lesions.
Have a HUGELY blessed day and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Posted by: lisa | July 24, 2007 10:59 AM

Hi Lisa, I am glad to see the improvement, I will keep you in my prayers, you are defintely an inspiration for many.
Edmar

Posted by: Edmar Ponce | July 24, 2007 12:40 PM

I am happy that you got through your MRI, it is so hard to hold still especially if you have an itch!! I know you were hoping the lesions would be gone but at least they haven't increased in size! Like you said, just trust and obey God! Hard, but you have to. Thank you for sharing this personal side of yourself with everyone. What a blessing to others you are.

Posted by: Rachael | July 24, 2007 01:42 PM

Yippee!! Thanks for the update. Can't type much bc of dystonai today, but praying for you.
Love
R

Posted by: sheshe | July 24, 2007 02:24 PM

Edmar... so glad to hear from you, my previous neighbor in Oklahoma! You have quite an incredible and encouraging testimony yourself!!!

Rachael... You are a HUGE blessing to me.

Sheshe... I am so sorry the dystonia is acting up. Is the DBS (deep brain stimulation) procedure not working properly? I read that for the DBS to work, the electrodes must pass through small nuclei deep in the brain that are about the size of a pea and are not visible in brain scans or to the naked eye. I know they have made advancements in computerized guidance systems, but doctors are not God. I know... I am happily married to one. :-)
One of those trust and obey opportunities. I know at times that is easier said then done... but then, our hope is in the Lord... and the joy of the Lord is our strength.
Much love and abundant prayers to you, dear friend.

Lisa

Posted by: lisa | July 24, 2007 02:54 PM

Well, I am glad things look a little better. God has a purpose for us all. Right now this is a little off topic but I wanted to ask you to my site again. There is another blog that has giveaways going on, and I wanted to let you in on it. Just come to Striving and you can follow my link. See you later.

Posted by: Striving\Tessa | July 24, 2007 10:05 PM

Just browsing. I too have these spots and they have yet to diagnose me. They are leaning towards ADEM; however, this is so simular to MS. I had a negative spinal tap and then yet I still believe this is MS. I think the day of the tap may have been a good day. I would like to have you email me and let me know how this began with you. The MRI photos are almost identical to mine. I am worried and still in the dark of what is happening to me. Please connect...Thank You. Jeff Golding-Wisconsin

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