The Never Ending Sickness

 Unfortunately, our time avoiding the doctor was short lived. After Brandon started feeling better last week I suddenly had some sort of allergy attack. I have never had allergies in my life and it is still unclear what exactly my body was reacting too. Out of nowhere I had congestion, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, BUT the worst part is the itchy/burning feeling I have in my hands and feet. I held out for as long as possible but decided we needed to go back to the doctor. They gave me a steroid shot and steroid pills (along with all the allergy meds I was already taking) and sent me on my way. My symptoms seem to be letting up except the itching/burning in my hands and feet so if anyone has any tips on that I would greatly appreciate it! During my allergy fiasco Brandon's knee decided to act up. This happens every year or so due to previous injuries so we knew the treatment he needed, but actually explaining it to the Thai people is the hard part! It is twice as hard to do things here with the language barrier, but God provided us with a great physician who gave Brandon exactly what he needed! Brandons knee is feeing much better, now we just need my hands and feet to stop itching! 

These last few weeks have been pretty rough. We have just been trying to rest and feel better in hopes that we will be able to go to Chiang Rai for my birthday on Monday! God is continuing to teach us patience and how to be content in our circumstances even when they do not seem favorable. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. 




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  1. Alice GossSeptember 10, 2022 at 9:10 AM

    Praying you get relief for your hands and feet. I take generic Lyrica for the tingling in mine.

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    1. Mallory LenziSeptember 11, 2022 at 8:52 PM

      Thank you so much! It seems to be doing better!

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  2. JodySeptember 10, 2022 at 6:58 PM

    Could be food allergy(seafood, exotic foods?), drug allergy (any new meds, esp antibiotics), or contact allergy (something you were exposed to). Either way the treatment is steroids and anti-histamine drugs, ie fexofenadine, loratadine, levocetirizine, or cetirizine. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is fine but will make you sleepier than the newer ones I mentioned. Hopefully you can figure out what it is so you can avoid it. Praying for you back in Alabama!

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    1. Mallory LenziSeptember 11, 2022 at 8:55 PM

      Thank you for all of your recommendations! I worked for Dr. Real for a couple years and he trained me well so I have been taking many of these meds! It is just the itching hands and feet that has me confused! Anyway, it does seem to be doing a little better. Thank you for your prayers and medical expertise. That is always nice to have when you are over seas.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2022 at 10:30 AM

    Mallory and Brandon We are following y’all. We are praying too! Love you. Archie Pam and Jim

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2022 at 8:56 PM

      Thank you so much! It makes me smile when I see your comments! We love y'all, thank you for your prayers!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2022 at 7:24 PM

    Praying for both of you!!🙏🙏

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