Dear Friends & Family
We had an appointment for Crystal this morning with the Neurologist at the Geisinger hospital. We feel blessed that God answered prayers in the fact that the Dr. diagnosed Crystal's involuntary neck movement as Cervical Dystonia or(Spasmodic Torticollis.) Defined as a disorder that affects the nervous system. Improper signaling from the brain causes muscle to tighten and twist involuntarily. These muscle spasms force areas of the body into awkward movements and positions.
Blood work was done to verify that her body will be able to handle the treatment of botox, which is an injection in the neck muscle. After that they still want to do an MRI to make sure nothing was missed.
The cause of dystonia remains unknown and there is no permanent cure. We are VERY THANKFUL that it is treatable and she will be able to function normal.
Please Pray:
That there would be an opening for a treatment this week.
That her body would respond properly to the treatment.
That the MRI would come back clear
That God would give Crystal & us patience through this
Thank You all so much for your prayers for us already. Through your prayers we've been given courage to trust God even though the future is unknown.
Rose
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