Author: David and Krista Dunham

After our second child was born in 2010, I (Krista) felt a noticeable shift in my health. I expected to be exhausted after adding an infant to our family, but most days, I struggled to even get off the couch. I thought my problems were over after I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and prescribed the proper medication. But within the span of a year, I ended up with eight sinus infections that progressively stopped responding to antibiotics and ultimately required surgery. Then, my joints became stiff, achy, and inflamed. The most disruptive concern was the perpetual and widespread pain. Sometimes, if I closed my eyes, I imagined giant hands gripping my midsection. It hurt to breathe, eat, or move. And I felt tingly, electrical surges shooting through my body if anything came into contact with the backs of my arms or the tops of my thighs. That meant it was painful for my kids to hug me or sit on my lap. Often, I sat thinking of all the moments I was missing because my body would not cooperate. Continue Reading →