Last night when I was getting ready for bed, Jim asked me if I knew where the thermometer was. I checked his forehead and knew immediately that he was running a fever. The thermometer read 101.5 degrees. Jim called the oncology doctor who was on call for the evening and after the doctor heard that his white blood count was at 0.2, he told Jim to take two Tylenol and meet him at the emergency room. So, we bundled up and headed to the hospital. By the time we were taken back to an exam room, Jim's fever had returned to normal. The doctor examined him and decided it would be best to admit Jim to the hospital. He had received a unit of platelets that morning so it is possible that the fever was related to that, but with essentially no immune system, the doctor thought it best to admit him for IV antibiotics. This will protect Jim if he picked up some kind of bug.
Jim has been comfortable all day today with no recurrent fever. He received 2 more units of hemoglobin. His mouth sores are still a problem; he was only able to eat a little pudding and some cream of mushroom soup. The plan is to keep him as an in-patient until Monday.
So, we've hit a little bump in the road, but we expect that Jim will be back on track soon. Thanks for your concern and for all your prayers.
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These bumps definitely strengthen our faith!!!! What is Jim using for his mouth sores? Mom had stuff that was called Miles Magic. She said it tasted terrible, but it really helped heal them quicker than anything else.
Let us know if you need anything!!
Love -
The Albertson's
Deanna, Yes, Jim uses Miles Magic also and it does help. He also had another medication prescribed called Gelclair and was using both for a while. Jim doesn't complain, but he did say it's hard to smell good food and not be able to eat!
We thinking of you and your mom a lot lately and praying for the best possible outcome.
Marilyn
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