WHAT I NEED IS A MIRACLE!
By OLIVENE GODFREY
The severe pain started in my right hip and shot down my leg.
Last year, a bone scan revealed that I have arthritis in both hips and both knees and my spine. But, the only pain I had was in my knees. The hip pain was in the joint that connects my hip to my leg and made me to limp. Walking is an agonizing experience now. Since son Barry has arthritis in his hip, I knew there are times when he has pain identical to mine. I thought in a few days it would pass. But, the pain stayed with me. I finally saw my doctor last week. After exam and conference with her, she believes it is Osteoarthritis but ordered x rays of my hips, knees and back as some delayed damage may have been done when I fell about a month ago.
The doctor said while we were in her office that I might need "a new hip" which scared Barry and me. That night, Barry and I discussed the possibility that I may need hip replacement surgery. We are hoping I can avoid it. We aren't wealthy people and can't afford to hire someone to stay with me after having major surgery. I am nearly 80 years old and in poor health and major surgery frightens me.
I am still waiting for the new x ray report. And, I thought this morning, what I need is a miracle. I realize there are people more deserving than I am but I am praying that God will take care of me as he has so many times in the past. Please remember me in your prayers. I will keep you posted of any new developments.
See you next time.
By OLIVENE GODFREY
The severe pain started in my right hip and shot down my leg.
Last year, a bone scan revealed that I have arthritis in both hips and both knees and my spine. But, the only pain I had was in my knees. The hip pain was in the joint that connects my hip to my leg and made me to limp. Walking is an agonizing experience now. Since son Barry has arthritis in his hip, I knew there are times when he has pain identical to mine. I thought in a few days it would pass. But, the pain stayed with me. I finally saw my doctor last week. After exam and conference with her, she believes it is Osteoarthritis but ordered x rays of my hips, knees and back as some delayed damage may have been done when I fell about a month ago.
The doctor said while we were in her office that I might need "a new hip" which scared Barry and me. That night, Barry and I discussed the possibility that I may need hip replacement surgery. We are hoping I can avoid it. We aren't wealthy people and can't afford to hire someone to stay with me after having major surgery. I am nearly 80 years old and in poor health and major surgery frightens me.
I am still waiting for the new x ray report. And, I thought this morning, what I need is a miracle. I realize there are people more deserving than I am but I am praying that God will take care of me as he has so many times in the past. Please remember me in your prayers. I will keep you posted of any new developments.
See you next time.
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