MJN Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) It seems like I'm always coming here posting a prayer request. There are so many hurdles to jump in this cancer journey. It's hard to wage war when you are tired and weary. If you have time to intercede on behalf of my family, I'd be most grateful. I went to my thyroid doctor today and she had run many tests as she usually does. The liver and kidney levels do not look good. The iron level is very high as well. It was 44 last year and this year is 3000. It should be below 100. I've asked Dr. W (the oncologist) about how my kidney and liver were looking in the past and he always says fine. I've never seen the results, just trusted he knew what he was doing. I have been having trouble being anemic for the past week and a half. Things are not improving so I'm going to see him tomorrow. Please pray thatmy dh and I will have favor with him as we share the results from my thyroid doctor with him. I'm a little nervous about that plus I don't feel well and am tired and emotional. Something has to be done about my kidneys and liver levels though and the iron level as well. My dh said I looked yellow yesterday so my color is off. This is new territory for me and a tad bit scary. Please pray for our children and that they will rest in the arms of Jesus as we walk through this. I've had a few breakdowns lately and as much as I try to be strong for them, I can only do so much. The reality of all of this hits hard when the Mama can't hold herself together, ya know? Thanks for your prayers and I'll update when I can. Love in Christ, Molly UPDATE: Good morning! I had the blood transfusion on Wed. afternoon and all went well. I am so thankful for such a kind staff of nurses at our hospital. I've been there enough times now that they recognize me and call me by name. They also remember that I am a hard stick and I don't even have to remind them anymore. :-) I do have a little bit more energy this morning so hopefully by Monday when I go back for a check up, the numbers will be up. If not, then we'll make a decision about what to do then. I think Dr. Walker wants to get me strong and well again before doing chemo so I don't think I will have it this coming week. I told him I was tired of not feeling well and would prefer to get my body strong again. He agreed. The reason for the kidney, liver, and iron levels being so high is it depends what week after chemo when you test them as to what level you will get. The thyroid doctor checked them the week after chemo so they would have been high. Dr. Walker checks them right before I get chemo because that is several weeks after the last chemo and gives a true account of where we stand. This week is week three after chemo and they were already back in the normal range. When I had the usual thryoid labwork done, I never even thought about that was the week I had had chemo. I just went that day because I had time. So, hopefully this explains any questions about this. I will be keeping a better watch on these levels because I know how much this scared me. Thank you so much for lifting our needs to the Father! We're so thankful that there was a simple answer to our concerns. Please pray that the hemoglobin levels continue to rise so I will feel better. It needs to be 12. Edited May 19, 2011 by MJN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Molly, I will certainly bring you and your family before God. I hope you never hesitate to ask for prayer. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Molly, I will certainly bring you and your family before God. I hope you never hesitate to ask for prayer. :grouphug: :iagree: a www Molly. I will be honored to pray for you and yours. You are the bravest woman I know. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Molly, we all have our needs that we need to take to the Lord. I am praying for you, as always. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying for you!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ((((Molly)))) Praying for you :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3sofar Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :grouphug: praying for you as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I will continue to be in prayer for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Molly I'm praying for you and your family. When I had surgery my dd just couldn't cope so I have a little understanding of how hard it is for the dc , and the mom. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 praying with and for you!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I will continue to pray for you, for peace and for some good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying that all the necessary info is known and acted upon by your doctor. Praying for peace and healing for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ((hugs)) Praying for you. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Prayers for you and your family, Molly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkett Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Have they checked you for hemochromatosis? My father died from complication of this because it was caught waaay too late. His iron levels were around 6000. You can find more information about this at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001368/ They would need to do a couple of blood tests to check. It is extremely treatable. This may be way off-base, but wanted to throw it out there because you mentioned that your iron levels were high. Will be thinking of you. Vl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying for you molly --:grouphug: And, if you haven't, read the post right before mine. I think it's important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying for you, your family, and your doctors, sweet Molly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I am praying for you, Molly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying for you :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Those numbers are high but not unheard of. If you are anemic as well, it sounds like you could possibly be iron avid. (I am myself.) It could very well be the drugs you are taking are causing your iron to get out of whack and it might be temporary. Hang in there, Molly. Rest and take extra care of yourself if you can and try not to despair. I think of you often and remember you always in my prayers. Sending cyber hugs, too. ((( ))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) ... Edited September 9, 2023 by J-rap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Molly, praying for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :grouphug:Prayers:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 You go right on asking for prayer whenever you need it, Dear One. Praying for peace that defies your circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying for you and yours, Molly. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Privileged to pray for you and your family, Molly. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Praying for you and your dear family here.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Praying for you and your family. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 You are in our daily prayers but I'm especially praying for your liver and kidney today, and for you and your family as you go through these difficult times. I'm hoping that it's just a spike in numbers as your body has dealt with all the chemotherapy. Praying for your meeting with your doctor too. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Thank you for keeping us updated as it helps when praying to have specific needs in mind too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MBM Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I just read your update. That's good your doctor was able to explain why those numbers were so high. I will definitely pray for your hemoglobin numbers to rise and that you feel strong and energetic very soon. Take care, Molly. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 That is a great update!!! Praying for 12+ on the hemoglobin. :) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 what a difficult journey you and your family are on. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jean in Newcastle Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Molly, I'm glad that they figured out the problem with when they should be testing. When are you tested next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Just read the update. I was praying there would be a positive explanation for your earlier concerns! I will continue to pray for you and for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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