Ron's primary transplant doctor is on in-patient service this week. We like him so much, and of course, it is a huge help to see the doc who kmows Ron's story. Well, we are not going home today. What was I thinking?? They are culturing Ron's blood, urine, and viral nasal swab as well as swabs for two other infections that are done always for all patients on admittance and weekly. (VRE and MERSA) So now Ron is on an IV antibiotic which is a broader spectrum one- cefipine. He as an infusion every 8 hours.
The doc did up his prednisone for a week to knock down the cGVHD flare-up of skin. It is not severe but noteworthy..probably moderate would be a good descriptor, and it is most noticeable on his arms. The antibiotics and prednisone changes are the only med changes. He may go home on a more specific antibiotic after the cultures are back and if they show any specific bacteria. He has been fever-free for 24 hours now, so that is the first step. Hopeful that we will go home late Wednesday. He really feels pretty good; just a little weak and coughing. He can't walk out in the hall until his viral swab results are back.
We are doing okay. In some ways I see it beneficial for Ron to have a full work-up. His chest x-ray was negative for pneumonia. I will continue to update the long version here on the blog because I can give all of you more detailed information.
I see a nap in my near future.
Love to all,
Ron and Jan
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We will be praying that you are on your way home soon. As you have learned, this too shall pass & all you need is to have faith & let the docs do their job. Love & prayers. Ann & Bob
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