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joann10 Forum All-Star
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Just when things were calming down around here, Amy visited the orthopedist for a strained knee. After x-rays, an mri and then a cat scan they say her tendons are way to loose----"very strange" the dr. said.
They did a few things with her joints and looked at her cardiac/palpatation/tachacardia history and he is suspecting a disease called Marfan syndrome. It is not good, but I stop investigating it after a few minutes.
Our primary dr is very concerned. They sent blood to Boston for genetic testing-(it is a genetic problem) results won't be in for at least 2 weeks.
This effects the heart-causing an aneurysm in the aorta in the heart--we see a cardiologist on March 2. Her primary dr got this moved up three weeks-from what they told us was the first available appt.--so there is a lot of concern.
We need need prayers for Amy! Thank you so much!
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ladybugs Forum All-Star
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Posted: Feb 18 2009 at 9:58pm | IP Logged
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Joann -
You all have our prayers!!!!
Praying and praying!
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Maria P
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Posted: Feb 18 2009 at 10:12pm | IP Logged
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Joann - I'm praying that you will have some definite answers soon for Amy. The unknown is so frightening!
__________________ Jen Mackintosh
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Oh Joann! Praying for Amy and all of you. You have had so much to deal with.
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Molly
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Joann, you didn't need any more stress! I am praying it turns out to be nothing. Anyway, I will pray that the Holy Spirit be with you and her health care providers in a special way, providing counsel and consolation.
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I've heard of Marfan syndrome and know of a family that have this. Praying for Amy, that she will get the best diagnostic tests and treatment, and that there is nothing serious resulting from all of this.
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Mary G Forum All-Star
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Praying for Amy and that her docs diagnose accurately and help to get her feeling better ... and prayers, too, for you Joann for a reduction in stress!
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Joann, storming heaven for Amy. I will be praying for her and your whole family daily!
__________________ marib-Mother to 22ds,21ds,18ds,15dd,11dd and wife to an amazing man for 23 years
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Joann, Amy will be in our prayers as well as you and your whole familly.
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Praying for you all, Joann, and that the test results will reveal something far less sinister.
__________________ Cay Gibson
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Praying...my college roommate has Marfan and spent years with docs trying to figure out what her health issues were (while marching in bands for months every year!). She is a happy mom and attorney now...25 years later...
I am glad the docs are checking this now, so Amy will know for sure. I'm praying for your peace of mind.
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Praying here.
Mary
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Storming Heaven for Amy and all of you Joann.
Hugs
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Oh, Joann, so many worries for you, mom. I will be storming heaven for Amy, the doctors, and your family as you wait to know more. Peace and patience be yours, friend.
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Praying!!!!
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Praying for your Amy!
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Prayers here for Amy.
__________________ Maryan
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Praying, Joann.
__________________ KC,
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Prayers for Amy.
Peace,
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Praying for Amy!
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