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10.4

That’s Irene’s red blood cell count which is UP. This is good news; hopefully an increase in her energy level will be a mirror image of the uptick!!! She’s still awatiing that…!!!

In spite of the good news above, Irene commented this evening that TODAY was the worst day she has experienced at dialysis in a very, very long time. The pain was horrid; she fought off nausea and cramps during the all afternoon session which was cut short because of her misery.

Hope she BOUNCES tomorrow…which is the usual pattern.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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7 p.m.

Thanks for checking in.

Irene spent about an hour in the garden today, having somewhat recovered from last evening’s agonizing episode.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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9.30 p.m.

Thanks for checking in.

Hopefully tomorrow is a better day but this evening is absolutely RUTHLESS.  Following dialysis treatment, Irene’s struggling with a massive headache and nausea at 9+ on a 1-10 scale.

We are convinced that disrupted electrolytes, are the root cause of that which Irene struggles with following dialysis.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_rehydration_therapy

Thanks for caring…and hoping for a full recovery tomorrow.

Dave

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