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M.E. or not M.E. That is the Question
In the medical world there is a great divide as to what M.E or C.F.S (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is or is not. After given his first blood test the doctor asked David if he were a heavy drinker. The question David had to ask himself was what is going on?
As a sufferer with first hand experience David, in a very vivid and simple way explains the nature and causes to the illness, and how he had to adopt a new lifestyle in order for his health to recovered so quickly. Loss of his job taking early retirement meant they were now living beyond their means with lack of money never too far from view. But God had His hand on all their finances in order to accomplish His purposes.
With professional help from an eminent specialist once David was diagnosed as having M.E/CFS he soon began his slow recovery. Two and a half years into the illness David was diagnosed as having Genetic Haemochromatosis, which is iron overload of the blood, an inherited condition of the liver, hence the reason for the title to the book “M.E or not M.E – That is the question”. Now David knew why the doctor asked are you a heavy drinker, for he had too much iron in the blood. Taking a pint of blood away at regular intervals David’s energy increased dramatically. David who is now retired was introduced to cognitive therapy which enables him to lead a relatively comfortable and active lifestyle.
At the onset of the illness the Lord spoke to David in a dream. The Lord led him to Psalm 139 where the writer reminded him and encourages him from verse five by saying” you have laid your hand upon me”. Throughout all that David went through during the illness he and his wife Chris had no fears about the future. They saw the healing power of God. David describes how the hand of the Lord was with them every step of the way protecting, supporting, guiding and leading.
This time of being set aside has enabled David to redirect his energy into serving the Lord.
As a sufferer with first hand experience David, in a very vivid and simple way explains the nature and causes to the illness, and how he had to adopt a new lifestyle in order for his health to recovered so quickly. Loss of his job taking early retirement meant they were now living beyond their means with lack of money never too far from view. But God had His hand on all their finances in order to accomplish His purposes.
With professional help from an eminent specialist once David was diagnosed as having M.E/CFS he soon began his slow recovery. Two and a half years into the illness David was diagnosed as having Genetic Haemochromatosis, which is iron overload of the blood, an inherited condition of the liver, hence the reason for the title to the book “M.E or not M.E – That is the question”. Now David knew why the doctor asked are you a heavy drinker, for he had too much iron in the blood. Taking a pint of blood away at regular intervals David’s energy increased dramatically. David who is now retired was introduced to cognitive therapy which enables him to lead a relatively comfortable and active lifestyle.
At the onset of the illness the Lord spoke to David in a dream. The Lord led him to Psalm 139 where the writer reminded him and encourages him from verse five by saying” you have laid your hand upon me”. Throughout all that David went through during the illness he and his wife Chris had no fears about the future. They saw the healing power of God. David describes how the hand of the Lord was with them every step of the way protecting, supporting, guiding and leading.
This time of being set aside has enabled David to redirect his energy into serving the Lord.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2012
About the author
David Townsend
49 booksDavid Townsend is Professor of Medieval Studies and English at the University of Toronto.
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