Posted on 01/14/2009 7:33:53 PM PST by Tennessee_Bob
My wife's coworker recently posted a message about an MRI his six year old son recently underwent. Lucas has been having headaches for a while, and the doctor ordered an MRI to see what was going on. Rather than try to paraphrase what he said, I'm just going to quote it.
"Thank you for all the prayers. Yesterday was a very long day for us. The MRI went fine and Lucas was a champ. He's a heck of good kid.
Before I get to the results, for those of you who know Laura, please don't call her for a while. She's very upset and she does not feel like talking about this right now.
Lucas has a rather large cist in his spine, called a Syrinx that is slowly collecting cerebrospinal fluid. This is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spine in everyone. In his case the Syrinx has gotten large enough that something needs to be done soon before it could begin to cause any neurological problems so some type of surgery is needed very soon. Right now he has no neurological issues, thank goodness.
The doctors would much prefer to resolve the problem that is causing the Syrinx instead of draining the fluid because draining would require actually cutting into the spinal cord which increases the risk of neurological damage during surgery.
The doctors are 90% sure he has what is called a Chiari (kee-ah-ree) Malformation where some of the tissue from the cerebellum (back part of the brain) is taking up some of the room in the hole at the bottom of the skull where the brain stem goes down and connects with the spinal cord. Because this tissue is taking up some of that room it prevents the fluid that goes from the brain into the spinal cord from coming back up. Basically the fluid is going down but is unable to get back up. The fluid basically has no where to go so the Syrinx forms to hold the fluid.
We will have one more MRI to confirm and rule out a couple other items. Assuming the next MRI doesn't show anything else Lucas will have surgery to basically make the hole in the base of his skull a little larger to allow the fluid to flow back up. If this all works fine the Syrinx will, over time, go away.
Our surgeon has done over 400 of these surgeries so we're confident in his ability to get through this without any issues.
The doctor has asked that Lucas not play any sports or do anything rambunctious. Pray that we'll be able to calm down this bundle of 6-year old energy. This may be the most difficult part prior to surgery.
Thank you again for your prayers for Lucas and our family. Please add the surgeon to your prayers.
I'll keep you updated when I have more."
Prayers and gentle hugs.
I will pray for the little kid and his family
prayers
Prayers all goes well for the young man and that he makes a swift and complete recovery.
Prayer sent up.
PRayers up.
Praying for dear Lucas and the family.
Polly
Please ping me on any information.Thanks
Polly
Prayers for little Lucas.
As requested!
Prayers for this little boy!
This is EXACTLY the thing on an episode I watched of Mystery Diagnosis; the name of it and the “brain pushing through the hole”.
Don’t recall exactly how it turned out - I think fine - because I watch so many of them in succession I get things mixed up.
So hoping he can pull through without a hitch!
Prayers up for a brave young man and his family.
Pinging FR Prayer Warriors!
Many prayers on the way. Time to lay in some reading books, coloring books and movies, I think.
Dear Lord,
Please Embrace Lucas in Your Bright Light of Grace and Wellness,so he will make a complete recovery.Thank You Lord,Amen.
I have asked my Heavenly Father to heal Lucas.
My prayers go out for this little boy and his family.
My grandson was just born a few weeks ago and prior to birth drs said he had fluid on/in cerrebelum (sp).Possible brain damage or stillborn birth.
Our Saviour, has seen fit to have Conner Alexander born perfectly normal.
My main message is miracles happen. Keep a positive outlook.
Please keep us posted about how he is doing.
Prayers lifted and a PING to some more Prayer Warriors!
Prayers on the way.
Prayer BUMP
In our prayers.
I had one patients with this who was operated on at five months and did fine.
Heartfelt prayers up.
I’m Going to Pray for Lucas Right Now in my Bedtine Prayers. Thank you for the Ping, Dear Sister Tajgirvan.
Oh Bob....we’ll pray for Lucas...for his family...for the medical team...
Prayers lifted for Lucas.
I join in prayer for Lucas!
Father, hold Lucas, his family and his doctors in your embrace as they face surgery. Guide the doctors as they preform the surgery. Please help keep an active 6 year old occupied with less strenuous activities. Please comfort and hold Lucas’ parents close as they need to feel your presence. In Jesus Name, we pray. Amen.
Dear Father God, Creator of Heaven and earth and all things and the Ruler over all eternity. We lift up Lucas to you, Dear Father, knowing Your Will is perfect. We pray for his health, and that if You don’t choose to heal him before a surgery, that You, in Your grace and mercy, will heal him with a surgery. We pray for peace and joy in the hearts of Lucas and his dad and mom and other loved ones. We pray for wisdom and skills - all from You - for the medical personnel involved. We pray, Father God, that You would use this situation to bring many to your fold, that many would come to accept Jesus Christ, your Son, as their personal Lord and Savior, giving them eternal life with You. In the precious Name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen
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Comfort the hearts of Laura and her husband ... bring them to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, that they might know Your presence and Your care. Give them ease and calm and faith as they place their beloved boy in Your care. Temper this little one with the calm needed to prevent injury while he awaits ... thank You that his Guardian Angels stand watch.
Glorify Your Name in this situation, O Lord, that others might know that the Great Physician has touched the lives and hearts of this family. In His Name we pray, Amen ...
Prayers up here.
Amen
Prayers on the way.
Hang tough Lucas.
BTTT
Prayers up for this little sweetie and his family.
Prayers being said for this brave boy and his entire family and friends, as well. I will also be praying for his doctors and caregivers.
Prayers for Lucas and his family. Prayers that God will guide the surgeons hands while performing the surgery. What a blessing indeed it is to have a skilled and experienced surgeon for this!
Prayers up!
I was told I have a small syrinx on my spinal cord, as well, but they have not pressed to do anything further. They were trying to attribute issues from a car accident 2 1/2 yrs ago to it. However, (smling) the chronic pain I endured for 2 1/2 yrs because of the car accident miraculously went away after my surgery 2 weeks ago and they were not related issues.
Definitely have you all on my prayer list.
Prayers sent
Prayers for Lucas and his family.
Thanks for the PING BG!
Prayers for Lucas and all!!
Will pray for little Lucas. God please spare this child and make him whole again. God bless you Lucas and fight hard son...fight hard! The rest of us will PRAY HARD!!!!
Prayers for Lucas and his family. God grant wisdom for his medical caregivers to help Lucas get better. God bless all who pray with us.
Prayers for the little boy and for his family. Thank you Lord, for being with the surgeons as they deal with this child’s problems. Thank you for returning him to his family safe and sound. We praise your name and we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
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