Terry has been feeling extremely weak the last few days. He has had more chills, joint pain and muscle soreness too. We took his temperature this afternoon and found that he had a fever, so we called the doctor who told us to go to the ER. There was concern because of the blood transfusion he had Tuesday.
We went to Wenatchee, but Terry did not want to go to ER, so we went to the clinic and made our way up to the nurse who kindly (yet feeling somewhat forced, because Terry was not willing to go to the ER) put him in a room and took his temperature and blood pressure. Those readings were more normal by now, which we expected because on the way to the clinic he began to feel the sweaty feel one gets when the fever breaks. He actually wanted to just turn around and go home, but I didn't agree to that one.
The doctor came in and visited briefly and sent us to the chemo room where they took his blood (to check the counts and for a culture to check for infection), and then they infused some antibiotic and a liter of hydration. Those nurses are so kind - even when you show up unannounced.
They took care of him quickly and we were able to get home just shortly after 6:30pm. FYI - we have never before had a liter of fluid infused over a one hour period of time, but it can and did happen today.
We then infused one more liter of fluid when we got home (but this was infused the normal way, over a four hour period of time). We also began an oral antibiotic.
Terry was feeling somewhat better this evening, but we'll be anxious to see what a new day brings. We hope it brings more strength and better health. That's what we always hope!
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