last thursday dad had another blood transfusion receiving 2 units of blood and the infusion went well. he has a bit more energy... enough to come to Ian's first birthday party and socialize a bit! yay!
his gout is gone... and yes, it was gout. he was given some meds for it and he has been drinking the concentrated black cherry juice to keep it away and it has worked. on wednesday last week dad was able to walk through the hospital to the dr's office and back to the car on his own. this is the first time in weeks that he was able to walk any distance without use of a wheelchair. the chills and fevers have subsided, but he still sweats terribly at night. he has also been having terrible itching, creating a hives-type rash on his neck, torso and legs. dad has also had a loss of appetite and mom has been having a tough time trying to make food that is appealing to him. he just does not want to eat. he has lost a considerable amount of weight, so prayer is needed regarding his appetite and desire to eat.
the encouragement you all have been sending and your many prayers have been much appreciated. dad really knows that he is loved [insert warm fuzzy here :) ].
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
a longawaited update
[sorry it has been so long since i posted... life has been busy for me and my family!]
dad is doing pretty well since his last round of rituxan 2 weeks ago. physically he is a bit tired but he has been able to join mom to go out with friends a few times, which is a big improvement from before.
this past week, he began having a terrible pain in his right foot, so bad that they had to get crutches so he could walk. it has been completely disabling, to say the least. yesterday he went to the doctor to have it checked and, at first he believed it to be gout. but after doing a blood test for uric acid [high levels are related to gout], it was discovered that it is most likely some sort of infection. the uric acid levels were very very low, so he will begin taking antibiotics on monday for the pain in his right foot.
this coming tuesday, july 8, dad will continue chemo treatments for merkel cell carcinoma, as two of the lumps on his face have returned [he only did one treatment for MCC when he was supposed to have had 4 -6].
dear friends, please continue to pray for my father regarding these issues. they seem neverending and it is exhausting to both he and my mom. let us pray without ceasing so that our Lord might be victorious!
dad is doing pretty well since his last round of rituxan 2 weeks ago. physically he is a bit tired but he has been able to join mom to go out with friends a few times, which is a big improvement from before.
this past week, he began having a terrible pain in his right foot, so bad that they had to get crutches so he could walk. it has been completely disabling, to say the least. yesterday he went to the doctor to have it checked and, at first he believed it to be gout. but after doing a blood test for uric acid [high levels are related to gout], it was discovered that it is most likely some sort of infection. the uric acid levels were very very low, so he will begin taking antibiotics on monday for the pain in his right foot.
this coming tuesday, july 8, dad will continue chemo treatments for merkel cell carcinoma, as two of the lumps on his face have returned [he only did one treatment for MCC when he was supposed to have had 4 -6].
dear friends, please continue to pray for my father regarding these issues. they seem neverending and it is exhausting to both he and my mom. let us pray without ceasing so that our Lord might be victorious!
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