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Stefanie
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Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
I don't think I've mentioned it on the boards before, but my father is a cancer survivor. He had stage 4 throat cancer and went through extensive radiation treatment. 3 years later, today, he is cancer free. Now, he is developing a condition where he is swelling up at least 2-3 times a week. He doesn't know if it's an allergic reaction to food, stress or the change in weather. The doctors say that it's some sort of Edema and they give him pills that have a steroid in them to reduce the swelling.
I've seen his legs, feet, lip and arms swell up so big. If you feel his skin, it's very warm. Well yesterday he came home from work and his right half of his forehead and eye was swollen, like someone punched him in the eye. As the night went on, his eye got more and more swollen that he couldn't see at all.
I just wanted to know if anyone knows someone who has had a condition like this. Also, if they went to a doctor and they had some different treatment.
I'm also asking for prayers for him as well. I feel bad that he has to live his life like this and not know what's going to happen from day to day...it's not a way to live....
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Elbee
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
Oh no! I'm saying a prayer for him
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unknown1
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
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Shelly
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FeliciaDP
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
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MrsJ
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
I'm so sorry Stefanie. I dont have any advice but I will say a for him and your whole family.
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mskimmy98
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
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baghag
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
I'm sorry I can't recommend anyone but my prayers are with you and your father.
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| Posted 12/1/05 11:43 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
I'm so sorry Stefanie!
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| Posted 12/1/05 11:44 AM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
my dad suffers from cellulitis (sp?)...which causes his legs and feet to swell up much the way you described. maybe mention it to his dr and they can do some further tests to see if this is what's causing this.  
i'll keep your dad in my prayers!!
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| Posted 12/1/05 11:45 AM |
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I hope they find what's wrong with him.
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| Posted 12/1/05 12:09 PM |
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momAGAIN
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KaRiSsA
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Bebalina
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Redhead
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
Yes i work with a lot of people who have this condition, although no swelling of the face.
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| Posted 12/1/05 12:33 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
My father has rheumatoid arthritis and had very similar symptoms. Good luck
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Giannas-mama
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
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Leeners
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CowgirlChick97
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
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metsgirlie
How did you get blue eyes?
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AnnBrunoXO
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
Message edited 12/1/2005 1:39:19 PM.
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Tanaholic
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Re: Repost: Prayers & Advice (long)
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