Molly & Chiari Update 3.26.12

As we continue to wait for some news of Molly's MRIs from her neurosurgeon, we decided it would be good today to have her see her local physician. She got to see Molly's symptoms in full bloom. Really bad. Lots of tension, emotion, frustration. But those things helped her doctor to see all that's wrong and the need to do more.

Molly had a blood test to check a number of things. Her neurosurgeon thinks it's possible there are other issues that are making her symptoms worse. It's at least worth a try.

Molly now has a neurologist appointment tomorrow at 11:20am. We are hoping that will offer some answers, or at least get some fresh eyes on her problems and see what comes of it. 

Just trying to keep everyone in the loop. Thanks for your prayers! Many local friends have been generous and supportive. Very thankful for that.

Side Note: Notice in the picture how Molly is gripping her knees tightly with her hands. She didn't know I was taking this, but she is continually experiencing that kind of physical tension and mostly can't help it. Thought it might be helpful for you to see something like that, which I didn't notice until after I took the picture. Also note, the room was decorated in Cubs paraphernalia, which means she's doomed to at least 100 years of frustration. :)

Comments

[Russ Howard]

Hi Steve,

You don't know me. I've trolled around your site for years sharing an interest in ministry and music. We seem to be on similar journeys in both.

I too enjoy a relationship with God and a deep need to trust Him with the very much I do not understand.

With that, I am joining my voice with those who know you much better inviting God to bring health, restoration and wholeness to your wife and family.

Grace and Peace to you all.

Russ

[Don Hendricks]

I was under the misunderstanding that one surgery would fix this. I am truly sad that your beautiful family and precious wife are in crisis again. Thought and prayers from a fellow pastor who cares for your trial and prays for complete healing.

[Steve McCoy]

Don, what the first surgery did is still "fixed." But still symptoms are reoccurring. Bit of a mystery. Thanks for your prayers.

[dnaiel]

Hey Steve, my wife and I will continue praying for y'all. Thank you for the updates.

[Shalunya (Renee)]

Hey Steve,

So sorry to hear that your wife is suffering with Chiari. Hopefully, your wife can find some relief from the symptoms soon. I too hav chiari and it is difficult, at best. We have started a Chiari Blog Carnival at http://chiaricarnival.blogspot.com/. We would love to have you join us. Once a month we post on the same topic at the same time. We are merely hoping to raise awareness and to educate at the same time. Pop on over, take a look around. If you would like to join us just drop me a line at [email protected] Thank you!!! Have a great day!