October 17, 2009
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Still wondering
I saw my oncologist yesterday. He's a really good doctor, very supportive, reassuring, and not afraid to scratch his head and say, "I don't know". What we do know . . . it's not from the chemo, it's not lymphoma back again
, it's not because of the flu shot, and it's not from the sinus infection because that's bacterial. My white count increased from 0.9 to 1.3 in 2 days. This is good, but the level is still lower than it was in April when I was hospitalized. My doctor was planning to hospitalize me before he saw me. Fortunately, the antibiotic was helping me feel better, and I didn't have to go after all. Unfortunately, I have a rash like purple measles all over me now from the Cipro. It's not life threatening, it doesn't itch or hurt, so I'm taking an antihistamine to keep any other reactions quiet.
Poor John is feeling a lot of frustration. No sooner do I get better, than I get sick again. I'm being a hermit at home again, so Dad is the taxi service for the boys and chief cook and bottle washer again. I only worked one day this week, and am not sure when I'll be able to go back.
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Sending hugs and well wishes. I will pray that God will heal you quickly, if that is His will.
@thus_I_fight - I appreciate the support and prayers. God has been so good to me and our family. I believe He will never stop. I sometimes feel like Job, but then know I'm being a drama queen. :blushing:
Sorry about all of your ups & downs. Hopefully, things will get stabilized in your body soon and you can go about your normal daily activities once again. And, if it weren't for being some kind of sickness, I suppose your boys would think purple spots were rather cool. :camera: ~smile~ (((HUGS)))
@wardssward - The purple measles are an "adverse reaction" to the Cipro. :question: I used to say I was allergic, but when I saw an allergist, he said adverse reaction is the proper term. He ordered a special blood test that cleared me to take it again, because I'm not allergic to it. But, now that I'm all spotty, I'm not sure if they'll let me keep taking it. :hmmmmm:
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