A Recent Update from Darel's Urgent Care team:

Our brother, Darel Mason, has shared an update from his medical team as to a possible reason for the intense pain he was experiencing in his legs, briefly causing him to be unable to walk.

The good news... is that the medications prescribed to him are helping to manage the pain and he's able to walk short distances again.  Thankful!

The "other" news... is that the doctors believe he may be impacted by Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease (AIOD)... as indicated by calcification (blockage) within his circulatory system that was present on the recent ultrasound.  In fact, the source of the pain may not actually be in his legs... but could be a blockage nearer to his heart... within the aorta... that is limiting sufficient blood flow from reaching his legs.

As such... Darel's medical team is now reviewing "next steps"... as the many doctors involved in his care need to coordinate closely.  Our prayer at this point is that a minimally invasive solution can be found.

Darel has reduced his activity somewhat... and is keenly aware of the consequences that can be experienced if he over-extends himself on any given day.

He's feeling better right now... even though he's managing considerable pain.  Thankfully, it is helping... at least for the short term.

Thanks again to our family and friends who are checking-in with him from time to time.  We don't say it often enough:  THANK YOU!

April 24, 2024:  An additional confirmation... that the team was able to adjust Darel's medications with a rebalancing of medications from his rheumatologist.  It has been a tremendous success... giving Darel the improved mobility that he really needed!