After a puzzling conversation with the doctor this afternoon, I'm reminded to take heart, be strong and courageous!
When I received the parasite diagnosis, I was told several times that it might not be the core problem. The doctor's reasoning for this was that my body should have been able to fight the particular parasite I had on it's own. Also, it's easily transmitted to a host with an illness of some type. I accepted that but decided to take it one step at a time. After ten days of antibiotic treatment, my doctor pulled me off the medication as it was worsening symptoms and causing side effects.
Without the 2,500 mg of antibiotics circulating through my system, I'm feeling much better! Though still having symptoms, they are not magnified by medication.
Today, my GI doctor revisited the "I'm not confident that the parasite was/is the problem". He is referring me to see another specialist for second opinion and more testing. The next step is to look into the small intestine, which can be a complex process. Tomorrow, I will go to see my natropath/doctor in Mount Lake Terrace for another follow up.
Initially after talking to my GI doc, it felt like the entire process was starting over again. Rushing thoughts of fear and frustration came and went quickly. After a breath of fresh air and being honest with my friend Susie about those feelings, I held those thoughts captive and felt strongly that I was ready ... I'm ready to to fight whatever this is or put to rest whatever it was! Two verses immediately came to my mind:
John 16:33, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." and, Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
John 16:33, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." and, Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
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