One of the chosen

Hello,

I would like to introduce myself.

I am Dan, a 50 yr old male in Portland Or.
I’m married to a beautiful wife of 5+ years. We each have 2 grown children and a combined effort of 6 wonderful grandchildren. 😀

I was diagnosed with CIDP in mid November. I began losing strength in mid August (I thought my back was out of whack) so I went to a Chiropractor. I went from a Chiropractor to a GP and then to a Neurologist in a matter of 20 days. That has to be a record for something. 😉 Went in for an MRI on the 13th of Nov and began treatments on the 20th. They really took my condition seriously and acted as quickly as could be asked.

I’m being treated with 1 gram of Solumedrol. They gave me 1 gr a day treatments for 3 days. Now I’m on 1 per week for 4 weeks. Then every other week for 8 weeks. We’ll see from there…. It’s all so new.

My response so far has been good. I am able to work and am regaining my motor. My hands get tired but I’ve been able to keyboard pretty well. My legs have been greatly effected also but I’m walking (with a cane if my wife makes me 🙂 )

This may seem really strange but I believe that I am truly blessed. I have a great hope for my future and the growth that I will experience from this. We experience miracles everyday in our lives…. most of them are the simple movements that we have long taken forgranted and the strength that we’re given to endure.

James say it this way: Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. James 5:10-11 NIV

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this great group of folks who are being TRUSTED with this “great responsibility.”

May the Lord bless you and make you well.