Day 31

I am going to try to explain what has been going on with Stan (the Docs best guess) and tell where we stand right now.
The Docs believe that his infection was caused by some of the lingering herpes zoster virus that he has had since having the shingles 1 and 1/2 years ago. That virus is an opportunistic virus and attacks when the immune system is low (and of course Stan's is very low-to nonexistent). This time the virus attacked the cells in his brain,causing the headaches,nausea,vomiting,dizziness etc. It also caused him to have some motor problems and memory problems and mental acuity problems. These should all be temporary,but it will take time for him to regain all he lost.He had a physical therapy consult this am and they gave him some exercises to build up his stamina,but otherwise his motor skills are pretty good. He is still having some memory and mental acuity problems,but he gets a little more "with it" each day.(still has trouble following a conversation any more than 1 or 2 sentences long--but again-this should all get better.) His blood pressure continues to be high --and the docs are trying to adjust medication for that. He continues to get nauseous from time to time.
The better news is that his blood counts are still moving in the right direction--the docs are pleased and feel that there HAS been engraftment.In terms of the transplant--all they have been giving him (above the typical drugs) are occasional potassium and/or magnesium.Although they are still monitiring glucose,he has not needed insulin for a week. He has not had a headache in several days.We get more definitive results from his tests next week,but there is some good news.
Here is hoping that we ALL have a good weekend!