Things were going just too smoothly . . .

Things were going relatively well after the last infusion.  Last Thursday the neuropathy started with a little more enthusiasm than last time.  Friday, the body aches set in.  I won't lie - I felt lousy.  On Saturday I noticed my breathing was a bit more shallow than usual. Ken felt my forehead and said I felt warm.  My temp was only 99.5, but I had taken Motrin about 45 minutes prior, so we knew it was probably a little higher than that. We called Roswell and spoke to one of the doctors on their service.  He said to come in - had a bed for me on 7 East.  Woohoo. Oh well.  At least it was a private room.  Ended up staying until Monday.  Turns out I had a touch of pneumonia and a staph infection.  They put me on IV antibiotics which kick-started the recovery process.  I'm feeling much better.  Still get a little winded if I forget and go up and down the stairs at my usual clip.  The nurse advised me to pace myself, so that's what I'm trying to do.

The good news is, this little turn of events didn't get me kicked off of the study.  Next Tuesday I go in for my usual follow-up and blood work.  Friday the 27th is the big CT scan which will show if we're making any progress.  It also happens to be mine and Ken's 34th anniversary. What a romantic way to spend the day!  Well, not really.  Ken will be teaching.  Too bad, though.  I would have been happy to share my berry- flavored barium with him!

Until next time, everyone stay warm.  It seems winter has finally arrived.