8.4

That’s Irene’s red blood cell count. It should be 12+.

She’s been on high levels of Epogen for weeks. They increased the dosage today and she’ll probably have a blood transfusion next Wednesday if the numbers don’t trend upward. The lower red blood cell count has a HUGE impact on her energy level.

The nausea is RAGING following dialysis treatment today.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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7 p.m.

Thanks for checking in.

Irene experienced another needle infiltration today causing dialysis treatment to be cut short. She’s icing the wound this evening and wrestling with intense nausea.

Hopefully her pattern will be consistent…with a recovery tomorrow.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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9 p.m.

Thanks for checking in.

Irene’s experiencing a very rough evening.

Leg CRAMPS following dialysis

RAGING nausea

INTENSE lower back pain…again. She is flopping like a fish out of water trying to find a comfortable position.

Hoping for a better tomorrow.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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