Good Morning Beautiful Souls.

Thank you for your prayers.

Well, this recent study reveals that oral supplementation is not as effective for some patients. Yesterday my doctor set a more proactive protocol that I pray will be the answer to my prayers.We all have challenges and storms in life! They will look different, but they will come. We need each other for encouragement, emotional support and compassion. This invisible condition like others is hard to understand and more difficult to explain for those that suffer.

My symptoms have been building for 20 years. Misdiagnosis’ and disbelief when tests for anemia and others where negative. Some even hinted that it was all in my head or due to external stress. Although this can have a factor, the hard heart work of healing deep emotional wounds was something I had already tackled. Without answers, I steeped deeper and deeper into my walk with the Lord.  What was happening in my body was different, and intuitively I knew it.

During my prayer times, the Holy Spirit would lead me to a healing promise in the bible Ezekiel 37. I knew this was to encourage me in my Spirit while I was dealing with physical pain and  suffering. Although doctors were well-meaning, they just didn’t have the knowledge at the time. I was given medicine to mask the symptoms, but often I found natural means as a better way to cope. I knew intuitively that this was systemic, effecting my entire body.

It was only July (2022) when it was determined that I do have auto-immune pernicious anemia. This is a hard condition to diagnosis because of the various ways it manifests. It can also mimic other dis-eases that are more well known in the medical community.

Doctor visit, after doctor visit with no answers. Feelings of depression and hopelessness waved over me as my symptoms like chronic pain, instability of joints and entire central nervous system disfunction became more and more pronounced.

Through the pandemic my condition became worse and worse. Dealing with the symptoms for years, but finally one compassion soul truly listened and recommended I needed to see a neurologist. After the first MRI, it was thought I had a stroke. It was at this visit I was tested for B12 deficiency. We are still trying investigating the legion, but my doctor said my symptoms do not seem to be associated, but related to chronic B12 deficiency.

This month October 2022 marks a one year journey when this deeper medical investigation began. Yesterday my doctor approved a new protocol to address my neurological challenges more proactively. With gratitude, today the scientific community has a better understanding of this often missed dis-ease.

For someone who is not a vegetarian, how could I not be getting the nutrition my body needs?

It’s important to be your own advocate. Please know, talk to your physician. Be respectful, but know that it’s not just in your head. B12 is essential for your DNA, central nervous system impacting your entire foundation. I hope this helps you or someone you love. This article highlights some of the myths and misconceptions of this invisible debilitating condition.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441923/

During this challenging time of dying and resurrecting, I have released my debut music CD- Lavender & Rain  . These original songs were birthed out of this contemplative time of suffering and not knowing.

You can live stream my song all streaming platforms. Here is a easy link for easy access through the maze at www.dallasteague.hearnow.com 

 

With Gratitude and Love,

Rev. Dr. Dallas