The attending doctor from oncology has come by to see Dad, and he believes that Dad's symptoms are a result of the increased activity of the myeloma, and probably not specifically linked to any tumor growth farther up his spine. His protein levels have risen further, and because he hasn't been drinking fluids, his blood is actually thicker, making the effective level of proteins in his blood still higher, only aggravating his symptoms. The hope is that as they rehydrate him via IV, his sluggishness and discomfort will abate somewhat. In the meantime, they have begun administering a new round of steroids to reduce the tumor growth that is presumably behind all of this.
Thankfully, Dad has been transferred to a private room. The doctors no longer think that an MRI is necessary, but the ear, nose and throat specialist is checking him out now.
More soon. Please continue to pray for Dad's strength and spirits, as this is discouraging news for a very tired man. We'll keep you updated.
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So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
--Isaiah 41:10
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
--Isaiah 41:10
4 comments:
I am praying for you all. I pray also that as this is an anniversary that God will bring special moments that will delight.
With love and prayers Debby
The prayer team is praying for you all. We love you so much! I had to smile when I read Becky W.'s comment that she prays for you each time she passes your house. I do too! I am praying that your faith would not fail and that Jesus would enable you to abide in Him every moment!
Love,
Linny
We love you and your family. May God sustain you today, as you do "the next thing", whatever that next thing may be. May He meet you in the ways you need most. And may He enable you both to acknowledge together all the good He has brought out of your 25 years together. We love you.
Also--thank you so much, family, for your faithfulness in updating us with details. That is a service to both your parents and the church family. It enables us to pray more knowledgably, and helps your parents conserve their strength to do what only they can do.
Gratefully,
Becky
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