When we last updated our website, we were looking ahead to a journey that seemed unimaginable!
Seven weeks ago, Kathryn was taking 40 mg of a strong pain medicine daily. This week she is taking only 5 mg daily. Next week is the first week that she must take absolutely no pain medicine — and she must be able to tolerate that for 7 weeks.
During January, February, and March, Kathryn has spent most of her days unable to be up for long.
Making the best of the day with a lesson in cookie baking!!
In early February, Kathryn made her decision to take this journey and she began the slow change in her meds in preparation for alternate treatment. (Slow change is necessary for this to be effective and for her to come off the medications gradually to minimize side affects.) We have not seen her mental strength and determination waver once through these past 7 weeks. Her attitude has amazed us!
While missing out on school, friends, and much of a normal teen’s life, I have not heard Kathryn complain once. And then there is always her humor – what a funny kid!
Many with CRPS simply cannot do what Kathryn has already done because of the extreme difficulty of stopping the use of pain medicine. It is unimaginable for many… Kathryn has almost done it! I know that God has answered our prayers and He has helped her through this difficult time.
Please pray for her as she attempts (through a foggy brain, constant pain, and fatigue) to begin to do school work again as a homebound student.
You are the best!! We love you guys!!
Kathryn has another UTI (not good!) This is the 3rd since December- ANY sickness raises her pain severely- a Kidney Infection is what flared her so drastically in December- antibiotics and drug changes are making her nauseated.
Even with infection, alternate meds are helping Kathryn tolerate all and sleep- Kathryn has an amazing attitude filled with an over developed sense of humor and joy!!
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