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I've had an occasional problem with a bulging disc at L5 (lower back).  It's flared up again, and I've been to the chiropracter 4,5 times in the last two weeks.  It's very debilitating and is keeping me from the cardio-vascular exercise I also need, not to mention a buddy's book I'm editing and three of my own I'm reediting.  Pray God will relieve me from this so that I can do what He's given me to do.

Al ... I am agreeing with you in prayer that this problem will be resolved and healed.  I know God has a work for you to do and these physical problems and limitations are keeping you "disabled" to the extent that His work is hindered.  God will be your ever increasing strength ... I know this, and I believe He will restore you to perfect wholeness as you wait upon Him.   My prayers are with you ... in all things. Keep looking to Him the author and finisher of your faith.

Al:  Jane said it perfectly.  My prayers for you.

Carol

I pray for Mercy for our brother Al, should Your will be such that he can be spared further pain, please accept this humble prayer.

In Your Son's precious name,

Amen.

Thank you, dear ones.

I am very, very thankful to report that the disc problem has been taken care of.  But, now, instead of the left side, where the problem was before, now I have pain at the very top of my right leg.  They've taken xrays, and, hopefully, will be looking at them Monday.  Please pray that the doc will see what's the problem and be able to fix it.

Al - I am praying for you.  I don't express myself as eloquent as others, here., but my prayers are sincere!

Judy - I don't think God cares much about eloquence, so thank yousd!

"Yousd" welcome, Al

Al, aren't we glad our Father isn't swayed by eloquence, but only a sincere prayer, as Judy offered?  I've just said a prayer for yousd too.

I agree Nita.

Praying for you brother.

Thank you - all!  Yousd are wonderful bros. & sisters.

The chiropractor and I looked at the xrays yesterday.  They didn't show any abnormalities, which is good, except that my problem remained undiagnosed.  He then put me on the table and checked even more carefully.  He found that my right hip was indeed displaced.  It was hard to move it, but he did, and I immediately felt about 80% better!  That lasted through the day and into the evening.  However, part way through the night it became quite evident that he's going to have to do it again, as I had about an hour of spasming.  Please keep praying - thankfully we're at least on the right track.

Al, that is good news.  Sometimes it takes several treatments to get things back in place and have them stay that.  Sure the temporary change in the pain level was most appreciated.

Please continue to pray.  That right hip (pelvis, pelvic joint, ?) is still acting up.  I can get along somewhat, but it isn't right by a long shot.

Al - I've had three nights in a row without proper sleep. Last night, however, I thought perhaps the Lord was keeping me awake to pray for some special people.   People who I know are "hurting"!!

Al - you were one of those special people I was praying for.  I do hope that my prayer for you is soon answered.

you're a great sister in our Lord, Judy!

Al, have you another appt with the chiropractor?   I pray that he can again fix your hip so that you won't be in so much pain.   I'll be praying that our LORD has His healing hand on you and the doc.  And that He will continue to give you patience to endure. 
I am reading the Psalms with Marilyn.  Is there a #4?

Karthy - yes, I hope to be going in to the chiropracter today - and I'm still hoping and praying that he'll find and fix the problem.  Thanks for your prayers.
And - yes, Psalm 4 is there.  It's not in chronological order.  You'll see that there are several pages of psalm studies. If you click on other pages, you'll find it.

Please continue to pray that I'll be able to get this pelvis/hip/? adjusted to get rid of the problem.  The chiropracter can't find the problem, therefore doesn't know what to do.  I'm going to my regular doc today, possibly to schedule an MRI - maybe that'll find the problem.

Dearest Father, I pray that you will give the doctors supernatural insight as to the prolbems Al is having  in the pelvis/hip area of his body.  I also pray that this problem will soon come to an end and that you will receive all the glory. In Jesus name Amen

Father God, I pray for Al today.  I pray you will give the doctor and chiropractor supernatural insight and wisdom into this problem, so that Al's pain and difficulty will be quickly resolved.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Thanks Marilyn, thanks Janet.  God is so gracious to give us prayer and praying sisters/brothers!

Al:  I will continue to pray for you., that you will find relief from this pain.

Father God, we ask in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ our Saviour and our Healer, that You would graciously heal our dear brother Al of his hip problem, just speak the word of healing Lord and it will be done, many of us have come together in this request, we praise You O  Lord, amen.

Bless the Lord o my soul, and forget not all His benefits,
Who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases.

Quote from: Al Moak on April 12, 2005, 06:14:47 PM
Please continue to pray.  That right hip (pelvis, pelvic joint, ?) is still acting up.  I can get along somewhat, but it isn't right by a long shot.

If anyone knows what a bad back is like....it is someone who has had one.  Mine's been out since November and like you I am going to the chiropractor weekly.  he has helped some.....

Heavenly Father:  I pray for Brother Al that tonight he get a good night's sleep and awake in the morning refreshed and ready for another day.  I will also pray for him to rest Sat night and that he may be able to endure the Sunday services without pain.  Thank you Father, in Jesus's name.....

BROTHER AL: I believe in specific prayer and that is what I asked for you.

Thank you, dear brethren.  I also believe in specific prayer, and I also believe our Lord is glorified when we pray for one another.

I will pray for you, Al.  Have had arthritis in upper and lower spine for many years. Now osteoporosis is making things worse and the pain severe.  You might want to have a bone scan....this happens to men too....Chiropracters can't help this problem when it gets bad.  I went to them for years and they won't touch me now.  They are good....simply limited in some areas.

God Bless,
Liz

Thanks, Liz - what you suggested is indeed being done.

Well, I went to our regular doctor (actually a "Physician's Assistant"), and she found that the area where I've experienced all the pain is quite inflamed, so she gave me a shot of an anti-inflamatory.  It felt like new the rest of that day, through the night, and a little way into the next day.  Since that time it's been better than it was , but still somewhat painful.  I'm taking Ibuprofen, also as an anti-inflamatory.  I'll probably go back to the PA in a few days, maybe have an MRI, maybe go to the Physical Therapists, maybe ?  Please continue to pray.

Thanks again for all your prayers.  There is still a relatively small amount of inflamation near the hip socket on the right leg, and I continue to take Ibuprofen, though not as much.  The cellulosis I had on my left leg has flared up again also.  So far, we're keeping that under a fair deal of control.  The danger is in it becoming infected.  Pray that it will not.  Man, I sure got old in a hurry!