Ryan got his last methotrexate today, plus platelet and red cell transfusions. He has a headache, but his mouth sores have improved. They talked to him today about discharge. Tomorrow he starts the neupegen to stimulate growth of WBCs.
By the end of the day yesterday, Tim could hardly walk. He agreed to see an orthopedist today. They did some X-rays and diagnosed arthritis (and told him on down the road there may be more extensive treatment required - i.e. total knee replacement....).
They drew off a large syringe of blood from the joint - thanks to his coumadin (blood thinner) he had hemorrhaged into the joint. After withdrawing the fluid they injected steroids and fitted him for a brace, and told him to stay at home with it iced and elevated for 3 days. He's in a lot less pain now.
Today's advice: Don't ever wonder what else can go wrong!! Actually, we feel blessed that it wasn't worse and he won't need an arthroscopy in the middle of all this - or at least that's what we're hoping.
Let's see what tomorrow brings...........!!!
---Barb
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