Cyclosporine Reduced Again!

We saw the doctor today, a little longer than we thought though. When we got up this morning he had blood in his urine. First time this has happened! They think this happened because of the coumadin. Of course, they got a specimen and sent it off to be tested and he had a really hard time with the new nurses they have training in the BMT unit. They got blood the first time, then had to give him an IV because of his blood pressure being so low(dehydrated) but the girl who tried to stick him blew the vein out. They called in the "Pros", nurses who have stuck him before, and they were able to get it in without a problem. We sat there for 4 hours and when the doctor came in she asks a bunch of questions and came to the conclusion that it is the coumadin and that if something starts growing would let us know. Then she orders 3 more blood tests and they have to stick him again! She thinks if it were a virus or bacterial he would have a fever, but he does not thank the Lord! She did take him off the cyclosporine 25 mg, so he will only take 50 mg in the mornings. We have go back Friday anyway. He goes Thursday for a pulmonary test only. He is REALLY missing working! The doctor told him next week to go to the office for half day and then skip a day so he will work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Or we will see how it goes! He tends to push himself too hard! My mom had tests done today and she has blockage in her kidneys so she is scheduled for an arteriorgram on Nov. 5, please keep her in your prayers. I don't need her sick too! My Dad is having back problems, just hope he does not end up in surgery! I will report after we go Friday. We are supposed to just get blood drawn and then we can leave unless something else creeps up. Just pray it does not! Thank you all for your prayers! Hug your loved ones! Hugs and kisses to you all! Alyce

Doctor's Are Optimistic!

We saw Dr. Salzman today and she is thinking that this should be going away soon, at least in the next 2 weeks. His blood is really thin ,even so that when I gave him his shot this morning he started bleeding, first time that has happened. So they have discontinued his levonox shots and cut his coumadin to 5 mg each night. Just hope that does the trick. I brought up going to see a vascular doctor and they had consulted with one and she said they would be doing the same thing. So we are going to give it 2 weeks and then if things are not better go to another plan. He is still in alot of pain though and they gave us a regimen on how to take the pain meds and it should help alot. He has gained weight which is a good sign, I guess laying around would not burn up many calories. We don't go back to the doctor until Tuesday and they will draw blood to get another level on his coumadin to make sure it stays where it needs to. I am trying to keep him busy to keep his mind off bad things and concentrate on the good! I went and saw my employee that had the wreck in July and she is still not out of the woods yet. She is at the Spain-Rehab but will be going back to the trauma unit because she has stopped eating and needs the feeding tube again. Please in your prayers include her. She(Kristy Jay) REALLY needs them. As usual you have been wonderful in hanging in here with us all this time! Hope to report really good news next week! He is looking forward to watching the Auburn game tonight, just hope they do well(HA!HA!) Those of you who know me know better! Roll Tide! Hugs and kisses to everyone! Alyce

No Good News to Report

Well, we went to the BMT unit on Saturday morning 3-4 hours after he got his levonox shot for them to draw a level on it. His pain is still about the same, not much change at all. Not a good sign! They had told me they would call me but I never got that call. So on Sunday morning I called the nurse and finally got her and she had spoke with Terry's doctor and they increased his coumadin and we are to go back this Thursday. Please pray the pain starts to go away, because he gonna go crazy in this house. He has spent so much time not being able to work and he is VERY upset about that! He worries about things too much even though Gil and Davis reassure him everything is ok, but he still worries. He had gotten out and started working with the salesmen so I hope that he can return to some kind of work soon! I will report more after we visit the doctor on Thursday. Love to everyone! Alyce

Not Much Better!

We went to the BMT unit and the doctor ordered another ultrasound on his leg and the clot is growing. They adjusted the amount of lovenox and we are going back this morning so we can get a level and they will know by this how much more to prescribe. He will be on coumadin the rest of his life just like Johnny. He is in ALOT of pain so they gave him stronger pain meds but he does not like the way they make him feel! So we will discuss this again today. I talked with Mildred(Terry's aunt) last night and she told me that Kelly(Rockhill)Lindsey is working at Cook Springs where Ruth is. That is awesome! A close relative checking on her makes us feel so GOOD! Way to go Kelly and bless your heart! That would be a hard job! When we go visit Ruth we leave feeling depressed and guilty, but she is in the best place! They take very good care of her and now we know Kelly is there it will be even better! Mildred has spent a few days with Gary and Dot(Thompson)and said she helped Micheal(Thompson)with the bees and only got stung on her neck. She also got on a horse and they took her picture! She said she really had a good time on the farm with them! Morgan's(Tara's daughter, Karen's granddaughter)surgery went well Rick told me, so that is good! No more problems with ear trouble! I will update you after we see the doctor today!I've got to go give T his shot! Hugs and kisses! Alyce

Home from The Hospital

We came home today with levonox shots and coumadin added to all the other meds he takes. The shots will be for 14 days, day and night, and I am not sure how long he will be on the coumadin. We will go back to the BMT unit on Friday to get checked out. Right now it hurts him to walk or be on his feet long. So working for a while is out, until the doctor says or until the pain goes away so he can stay on his feet without hurting. The main thing we were so worried about was it moving and something happening to him like it did Johnny. The doctor and nurses have assured us that is was OK to be at home he just has to rest and take it easy(they just don't know how hard that will be for me)! Kristina is at home so I will let her give him his shots. I will watch so if I have to I can! I just say a little prayer and hope God watches over him! Just wanted to update everyone and let them know we were home now! Thanks Brother Jerry for visiting him in the hospital. He enjoyed talking to you and by the way "Congratulations!" Thank you for all the phone calls and prayers. That is what is getting us through all this! We love all of you! Alyce

A Trip to the Hospital

Well, we have had a long day! He is back in the hospital with a big blood clot. It is about 2 to 3 inches long. It started in his calf and worked its way up his leg into his thigh. He also has little ones in his calf. So they gave him a lovanox shot and is supposed to give him another before he goes to sleep tonight. We will find out what the plan is tomorrow morning after Dr. Salzman talks to Dr. Vaughan. He is very cautious about this because of his Dad dying of a blood clot while in the hospital. He, Karen and we found out Kristina all have Factor 5 Liden and most likely this is what caused Johnny's death. It is in the genes, so any of you out there that somehow came from Johnny's family better get yourself tested or if you have a surgical procedure, let the doctor's know that there is a possibility you might have it. It is a very dangerous and serious thing! Please pray that this goes away soon and he can resume his daily schedule. He has really enjoyed being out and working with all the salesmen these past few weeks. I will update tomorrow after we learn exactly what they are going to do! Hug your family, it will make you feel better! It sure makes me feel better! Hugs and kisses! Alyce