Friday, Stan is better today than he has been in the past two days. He has had some complications that are medicine induced. He has something called engraftment syndrome (ES) .This is unusual in allo transplants,but is brought on by the drug neupigon (that is used to stimulate cell growth. One of the worries with ES is pullmanary edema---Stan had a chest exray last night and there was evidence of a little fluid around the lungs. The best treatment for ES and its complications is to receive steroids, lasix, and intravenous antibiotics and to be on oxygen--which Stan began last night. HE is feeling better today, but one of the side effects of this treatment is to develop temporary diabetes-----so,now Stan is also getting insulin shots.
His white blood counts and platelet counts are still coming up slowly,his red blood count and hemoglobin have not changed.
So----all in all I guess things are better,but man oh man is this an anxiety producing 3 days!!!!
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Stan: I talked to Leslie Wednesday night regarding your back pain-very typical. You are now doing the dance---two steps forward and one step back for a few days. Hang in there! You are in capable hands with doctors and nurses who have seen it all. My worst day was temp of 105.3 and I'm still here. The dance gets easier once you know all your counts have kicked it.
Remember-Trust in the Lord with all your might and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path.
God loves you Stan and wherever you are God is!
Love and Blessings-Donna W
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