Thursday, March 12, 2009

Mystery Diagnosis Revealed!

As many of you know, Todd has been suffering for a very long time with a "mystery" illness. He has been very sick since his mission back in 2003. That's a long time! I have only known him sick. My poor husband has been to over 10 different doctors over the last few years; Including trips to several cardiologists, gastroenterologists, an orthopedist, an internist for infectious disease, a handful of primary care physicians, a trip to New York to see a Specialist for H. Pylori, and the most recent (and most important) trip to California for a final diagnosis..... LYME DISEASE.

Lyme disease is the most misdiagnosed, misunderstood and mistreated disease in the world!

Todd has been such a trooper taking his antibiotics daily. It has been rough but he has been through it before... unfortunately. It may take a long time to cure, 6 months to a year...if all goes well. Oral antibiotics first (about 25 pills a day!) and if that doesn't work he may have to have IV treatment for another 6 months. Thanks to all of you who have kept Todd in your prayers and have helped and supported us. He has really been through quite an ordeal.

4 Comments:

Blogger Kara said...

Oh Laci, you are an amazing support to Todd and I know he appreciates you so much. Those pills look horrible! They are horse pills!!! What can I do? Keep us posted on how he is feeling. Love ya girl!

March 13, 2009 at 7:39 AM  
Blogger Allred Mom said...

We're so glad that a diagnosis has finally been made! You are a great supporting wife and I'm sure Todd is so appreciative of it!
Keep up the great work that the both of you are doing!
We love ya!

March 13, 2009 at 7:46 AM  
Blogger Matt, Meggan & Ty said...

Laci...I just heard about this...I had no idea there was anything wrong with him! Can we help you guys out in any way...meals or anything? Let me know! We're praying for you guys!

March 13, 2009 at 9:29 AM  
Blogger The Perkins Family said...

I'm so glad you guys finally figured out what was wrong! Hopefully now he can beat this thing. Hang in there. We love you guys!

March 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM  

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