The skin biopsy (from the rash) is back and Stan does have acute graft vs host disease level 1, (acute meaning that it occurred within 100 days of the transplant,level 1 being the mildest case with Stan's skin rash) luckily it is being treated with a steroid topical cream . (many times GVHD is treated with oral steroids which further damage the immune system--the cream does not have that effect)
We continue to monitor his blood pressure and the Drs are still adjusting the blood pressure medicine.
He gets a little stronger each day, but he is still extremely fatigued (we HAVE gone for one walk today and will get out for a second before I leave tonight!!!).
I am anxious to get the test results back to see how well the graft has taken----waiting is NOT my strong suit anymore!!!!(not that I have a choice).
So, we wait.
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Hi Leslie: I can't imagine the wait you are both going through. It sounds like Stan is one sick pup but hopefully is coming back one little step at a time. Tell him I said no dancing yet - just sway to the music. There will be time to get back in the big dance again - the sooner the better I hope.
I will ask for prayers again at the first service and also on Monday night at the DFL womens bible study. We are all praying for you both every day. Trust in the Lord and know He will fill you with His holy spirit and His grace and surround you with His love day by day.
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