This is actually Tom, posting on behalf of Alison. She mentioned previously that she'd been experiencing back pain, and associated it with stress from relocation. Well, yesterday we came home after buying our new house, and she went into some excruciating pain. She couldn't sit, lay, or stand comfortably. She finally let me take her to the new ER, where they did an MRI.
The MRI showed some tumorous involvment in the 11th and 12th lumbar, as well as between her shoulder blades. The lower one poses 2 problems: it's obstructing the right kidney from releasing urine, and it's compressing the spinal chord. The doctors fear that the compression could lead to paralysis/permanent nerve damage.
This morning she'll be transported to the radiation facility, where they'll begin a radiation treatment that will last for the next three weeks. Hopefully though, she'll be able to come home on Monday, and begin her outpatient treatment.
We're both in good spirits, but it is both nice to have family within minutes and hours, but terrifying to have a whole new set of doctors that don't know her history, and are taking some aggressive action.
I'll keep information up to date - Tom.
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My prayers are with you both.
I pray for you guys daily! I am glad that you are back in Indiana around family! Alison - You are such a strong woman and with your faith in God and such a supporting husband and family who loves you, you can fight this! 1 John 4:8...God is Love
All I can say is we love you guys, we are here for you and we are praying!
Love,
Kimberly, Craig, Maddy & Kenzie
Alison and Tom,
You are both in our thoughts and Prayers.
Chris and Jamie Deschamps
Ali and Tom,
My prayers are with you and am happy to hear that you are surrounded by your family!
Love you,
Katie Blum
Alison-
It has started now we can watch ans see....there will be a ton of people praying for you, Tom and the rest of your family.
Love- Kimberly
You both are in my thoughts. I have never met either of you, but feel like I know you from reading your blogs. Stay positive and strong!
Oh, you guys this sucks. I am praying and praying for you and thinking of you all the time.
I am de-lurking to say that you will be on our prayers!!!
I'm scrunching my eyes real tight and praying for you both!
This journal is such an uplifting one, and Alison has touched so many people - you are both in my prayers.
Sending love and well wishes, good vibes and happy thoughts to you Alison.
Huge hugs
Vx
Tom, thanks so much for keeping up with the posts despite getting the house ready, moving, and taking care of Alison.
Alison, hopefully this past week becomes a blur and you can return to some normalcy soon.
Love,
Susan Schwarz
Praying for you both.
Alison and Tom,
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray there will be no nerve damage and that God will do wonders in your body and your spirit.
Love,
Diedra
Alison and Tom,
You are constantly in my prayers and I pray this radiation works wonders and Alison will feel better soon, thank you for keeping us posted. We love you Alison!!
Ali..Love you girl! I am always thinking of you & Thomas! Keep us posted when you can.
Marissa
xoxox
Please give Alison my love and let her know she is in my prayers. Good thing you took her to the hospital. I'm sure everything will work out fine. Alison is a strong girl and will get through this. As for the new doctors, yes it can be unsettling at first, but they are professionals and will do their best to help her.
Take care, please keep us posted,
Lisa
Ali & T- Fred and I will both be praying for you and trusting God to touch you!! If there's anything we can do, don't hesitate to ask!
Love you!
Fred & Michelle Peterson
Sounds like you can use some extra prayers right now. You will have mine & those of the prayer chain at my church. May Alison improve with each coming day, Suzanne from PA.
Alison, I have enjoyed meeting you through the "My Crazy Sexy Life" Website. I am thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery.
Peace,
Kristy
Ali....My prayers are with you and Tom! Gabe and I are pulling for you! We LOVE YOU!
Jenny & Gabe Douglas
Ali,
Hang on tight and we will all be praying so hard for you. Hope the pain gets better and you kick some tumorous butt.
Lots of love,
Starlene
Delurking...I found your blog through the friend of a friend of a friend, etc...but kept reading because I found you to be inspirational. (And I use to live in SC, so it was fun to see your beautiful pictures of the area.)
I am getting married in August, and I think that if my future husband and I have half as much strength, love, and faith that you and your husband have, we will get through anything.
You might find it odd that total strangers are reading about your life, but I hope you know that you make people smile and you are the embodiment of hope.
Good thoughts are with you.
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