Not very long after Friday’s update, we had a very scary near-emergency. Well, to me, it was an emergency. Since that time, she has recovered and is much more stable – able to communicate clearly, and generally in a much better place.
She is also receiving the anti-fungal IV treatment, and the side-effects are minimal. So, all is well right now. Thanks for your prayers.
Hello. This is Jonathan again.
Here is a very quick update since the biopsy:
• April has been experiencing some confusion brought on by the meds, and just being here again. She is also having some trouble with clear speech – not the mental aspect of it. But the actual sounds.
• Her breathing became even more labored on Wednesday (I think – it’s all running together), and she was moved to the ICU and placed on a positive-pressure breathing machine. The goal is to keep her from being intubated.
• This does look like a fungus. We’re just narrowing down the specific kind to tailor the treatment.
• But, while that happens, we have started a more aggressive anti-fungal IV drug. This comes with new concerns and possible side-effects.
• I think we’re looking at 2 weeks for this first drug. And they want us here to monitor her liver, magnesium, etc. Then we go home with an even strong drug – but in pill-form.
That is it for now. Please pray for healing. Specifically for strong lungs, relaxation for her, and healing from the fungus. God is good! Even in tough times.
Jonathan here again.
For the last couple of weeks, April’s cough has worsened. That came to a head on Friday with a pulled muscle. After a visit to the walk-in clinic on Sunday, it was decided that a trip to the ER for admission was wise. Unfortunately, the ER on the weekend is not a great place for someone with a suppressed immune system. But after only 4 hours (we were told that was quick), she was assigned a room back up on the 10th floor – The Stem Cell transplant unit.
The purpose of the “visit” is to see if there’s any infection that is causing the cough, and to make sure that the pain is simply a pulled muscle. We should have more answers later today after the CT results and cultures, and my hope is to have her home tomorrow or Thursday.
I’ll be in touch with details as they’re available. Please pray for complete recovery for her lungs, and wisdom regarding keeping her away from cold germs. That is key to her recovery.