So he slept all day, and all through the night. They haven't been able to get his fever down at all. The tylenol isn't working. They resorted to giving him Ibuprofen. Apparently Ibuprofen compromises the platelets.. it can deplete them, as well as hinder they way they work. Having a fever also depletes the platelets..so it's not a good idea to give Ibuprofen. But they don't have a choice. So they will be monitoring him closely.
He vomited several times, all bile since he hasn't eaten. Had diarrhea. I gave him a sponge bath and noticed some extra yeast on his little winky.. so that may be a cause for infection too. All the cultures came back negative so far too.. so it could be viral as well. Although he is not coughing or has a runny nose. He keeps sweating, which means his fever is breaking a bit.
He is getting another hemoglobin transfusion shortly, his counts are low. That will also make him feel more energized. He just perked up about half an hour ago and ate half an organic toaster pastry and actually wanted to play video games! Good sign..
The little bugger had to save this till the end.. the Oncologist this morning said he's quite an exception compared to other AML kids. He's been so healthy and she said it was bound to happen.. but if it's just a yeast infection, still... that's nothing compared to the horrendous fungal infections most of them get.
Thank you all for your thoughts and healthy healing energies. We love you!
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He is doing exceptionally well and that is why I think he will be fine, your natural remedies are proving to be so helpful and beneficial, I so wish the doctors would look and realize that, so many other children could benefit.
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted, I am always thinking of you Tara
I am so happy to read this update. He's a little trooper, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteHere's to you raising him holistically and building a strong & resilient little son! Get that fever down!
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