As I mentioned the other day, my Dad was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) last month. He has had an aching pain on the left side of his chest and had lost a bit of muscle mass. He was sent for a bunch of specialized tests and based on the symptoms and markers, he received that awful diagnosis. He was booked for a second opinion with his doctor’s “mentor” but second opinions are required under BC Medical when the diagnosis is of a terminal nature. We’ve all been hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. The symptoms and markers don’t lie, you know? Plus, his appointment was at G.F. Strong, which is a rehabilitation center.
Today, my Dad had his second opinion appointment. The doctor performed a bunch of tests, looked at his chart, and then stated something along the lines of…
“I don’t want to paint the other Doctor in a bad light, but none of these symptoms and markers that he documented in your file are there. You’ve have lost some muscle mass, but the muscle strength is fine and you have none of the markers. We can rule out ALS.”
MY DAD DOES NOT HAVE ALS.
He still has that nagging discomfort and reduced muscle mass on his left side, so he has to go for a few tests to rule out heart problems. If it’s not his heart, it may be some pinched nerves. PINCHED NERVES.
Cynics may deduce that the other doctor is an idiot but from what I understand he’s well-respected. I also know that last month my Dad had the symptoms and markers of ALS and now, he does not. I firmly believe that this is a result of the prayers, thoughts, wishes, vibes and SHAZAM thrown at him by you guys and so many others. I think we’ve just witnessed a miracle here, my friends. Thanks for being a part of it.
God is bigger than ALS, indeed.
Hooray!! There is nothing like a giant SHAZAAM from God!
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That is great news. From my personal and professional experience I am a firm believer in taking charge of your own health and that means getting second opinions, questioning diagnosis and getting informed. I bet your Dad is just flying high at this point.
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So happy for your family. Makes me think of that Tim McGraw song – Live like you were dying. But I think most would pass on that given the choice. Great news, wonderful news.
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Praise the Lord!
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That’s so wonderful! I feel like this post should be written in giant letters with flashing lights. It just seemed so ordinary when I started reading, then my brain woke up and I realized what you were saying…awesome!
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I may be branded a Tool of Satan by my Pentecostal family members, but Archangel Michael and I are tight. We sent a little sumpin sumpin your dad’s way. So glad for a happy outcome.
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Thank you Angella, I am so glad that your dad (my cousin Allan) doesn’t have Lou Gehrig desease! That is so much of a relief!
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Don’t know if my comment got to you, but again I am so happy that your dad (my cousin Allan) doesn’t have Lou Gehrig desease! Praise God!
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Holy cow. That is awesome news!
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Hallelujah!!!
I’m so, so happy to hear it Angella.
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PRAISE GOD!! I am SO happy to read this, Angella! xx
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