I mentioned in the previous post that Dina was running a fever. She went into the oncologist office Wednesday so they could draw blood and check her white count, it looked good. She had a chest x-ray and her lungs also looked good. She was definitely not feeling good, stuffy nose, sore throat, but I think her fever broke. She spent the day in bed...just where she needs to be. Jalen started coughing again this morning too...I think this is just a tough time of year, lots of flu and cold bugs going around...and Dina has those three children...one being a kindergartener who keeps catching things and bringing them home. Not good for someone who has gone through chemo and the immunity system is compromised.
I woke up this morning, two days after completing my last antibiotics and knew immediately the UTI was not cleared up. I called the doctor and they in turn called the Urologist to see if he could see me ASAP (my appointment was for next Monday and no way could I last that long without some intervention). My urologist saw me in the afternoon. I have a bacteria that in 5% of people, it takes the BIG guns to clear it up. Apparently it is a nasty one that really likes to latch onto the bladder walls and doesn't easily let go. So I got a SHOT in my TUSHIE today and will get another one tomorrow and Friday also. I will go back in a week for another urine culture to make sure it is all cleared up. YEAH! I am hoping this will do the trick and I will feel better.
Of course I still have the cough...the nasty dreaded cough, but I feel it is getting better, too.
I am sure Dina and I are both hoping by the weekend we are feeling better.
Did you read the Caring Bridge Post that Ellie made Wednesday night? You can go HERE to read Ellie's story.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5
That was the quote at the end of Ellie's post. I like that and wanted to repeat it here. He gives us HOPE and we trust in His hope and live for it...!
Thank you for your continued prayers for healing and for complete remission of this disease.
Hi Co, just so you know I am reading your blog and keep updated on you both. I hope your cough is better and that you are both making progress. You are such strong women, and I fell certain that all will be well in the end.
ReplyDeleteTake care - I love you both!! - Anne Brita