Dad's platelets dropped to 27,000 this week. If his blood work does not show improvement, his doctor would like to initiate one dose of Vancristine. Dad also has a rash on his whole body and in his mouth, so he is on an antihistamine, and two types of topical medicine, along with an oral treatment for his mouth.

March 7, 2014

Dad's platelets are holding around 34,000. When he was moving a mattress in January, he had back pain. An x-ray shows a compression fracture on an L and T vertebrae. He went for a bone density scan since the steroids he takes may be impacting his bone strength. (no, he should not have been moving a mattress...)

March 2nd, 2014

Dad has experienced a drop in platelet levels over the past two weeks. When he went in on Monday they were 24,000. He opted not to start the Vancristine, but to wait and watch for symptoms of bleeding. He has had no sores in his mouth, which is good. The only symptom he's had is fatigue, but he is able to do daily activities so long as he paces himself. Friday he was at 33,000. It could be as long as May until the Rituxin takes full effect.
I have been praying the first half of Pslam 41 for him if you would like something specific to guide your prayers. Thanks.