Don't Phunk With My Heart

The diagnosis (thus far):
I finally heard back from my cardiologist's nurse yesterday who informed me that I do have Mitral Valve Prolapse (in short, one of the valves in my lower chambers doesn't push all of the blood back out of my heart like it's supposed to). Typically, this condition is treated with anticoagulants (blood thinners) or beta blockers (to lower blood pressure), but neither of these are a good idea for me. In worst-case conditions, surgery for valve repair or replacement is recommended. My condition, however, is minor enough that there won't be treatment, but serious enough that I have to go in annually for an echo cardiogram (a sonogram of the heart) to make sure that it has not worsened. Lastly, the doctor has determined that the symptoms I have had for the last nearly three months are not being caused by the heart condition.

What this means:
I have an appointment to go back to back to my family doctor next Tuesday morning to take the next steps in finding out what's going on. The most popular theory (by friends and family) right now is a thyroid imbalance. The other theory is a hormonal imbalance. I do not think the latter is a possibility, however, as this has been constant for the last several months, with no fluctuations as most hormonal problems do. I don't know what my doctor will wish to do or where we begin.

How you can pray:
* For discernment for the doctors involved. We have eliminated one possibility, so please pray that they would know where to begin and might find the root of my problem as quickly as possible.
* For strength...
A) Because I am really struggling with frustration, as this has been a constant issue for three months. I am exhuasted pysically, mentally and emotionally. I find it bizzarre and ironic that sometimes it is hard for me to lean only on Him - even when it's the only way to survive.
B) Because I am really struggling without community. Living out in "Egypt" with my parents and not always having the strength to drive have caused me to be cut off almost completely from my cherished friends and church family. I have gone through anger, tears, lonliness and apathy. I realize now how little time everyone really has these days. Please pray that God would be enough for me and that I would not look to men for comfort or support.

As always, I cannot thank you enough for the prayer coverage I have received. I actually was able to, by the grace of God, go six days without a major incident a week ago. I love you all.