I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about seven years ago, the symptoms
came on me really fast. Over the last seven years, I have suffered with a lot
of pain throughout my body in every joint and muscle. I was also diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia within the last year. It was to the point where I literally could
not get out of bed. I could not move because of being in so much pain or
if I could get up, it would be a chore to even walk sometimes. As a result of
this my doctor tried several different medications to see what was going
to work. I have been on Vioxx, Celebrex, Methotrexate, Enbrel, Prednisone, Flexeril,
etc. Some of these would help a little, but not enough or I would have an allergic
reaction to some of them. About two years ago, I started taking Remicade (this
is a very strong IV infusion drug that I was receiving once every eight weeks
and the process would take about three hours) it was helping somewhat, but not
enough and I still had some pain and fatigue. My dose was increased to once every
six weeks. Also as a result of this medication, it lowered my immune system, which made
me more prone to infections. I have had bronchitis two different times, pneumonia,
appendicitis, several colds and the flu. I was also very depressed as a result
and have been on antidepressants for about a year. I have had a lot of prayer
for all of this, and I was just getting tired of asking for prayer for the same
things over and over. Recently I felt very strong about sending Shelly Short an
email ( not knowing about the healing rooms). In the email I asked for prayer
and just gave her a short version of everything, she replied and said that she
had just finished a newsletter about the healing rooms, and ask me if I would
want to come and receive prayer. I went to their house for prayer and now I
am totally healed! I am off of ALL my medication! With the
OK from my doctor. The last treatment of Remicade I had was March 4th.
I have been off of muscle relaxers for five months. And I am also
off of antidepressants!
Kelli McDaniel
Updated: October 19, 2005
