I have been making notes to talk to the Dr. concerning the confusion and the bloating so here is what we determined.
1. If she are not fully emptying her bladder maybe we don't need Oxybutin. (one that will deter the bladder and control the spasms)
2. Since the growth factor shots, she has been in increasing pain! She has gained 14 lbs since last Wed. when I left. I pointed these 2 things out to Dr. and he immediately went to the Growth Factor type they are using, this is a side effect of that drug. Therefore they are going to talk to Dr. Barlogie to see about going back to Neupogen which she used during the Multiple Myloma and one they use at Highland Oncology at home. So I ask could they find out before noon so they would not give her the one she is having now. They stopped it immediately.
2. She was not so confused when I left a week ago so what is different that might cause that. The Ditrapan was started Wed. and can cause confusion, So lets stop that.
We will see hopefully by tomorrow if she is feeling less pressure.
We found a tech nurse yesterday who could shave her head. The shedding hair was also driving her nuts. No she is bald and beautiful! She does have a perfect shape head for this look!
So now you are up to speed with all we know.
Barb appreciates all the prayers, cards, emails and thoughts that are being sent her way!
Psalms 46:1 - 2 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea
You really should have been a Dr.! Glad you all are figuring out what is making her uncomfortable! Tell B we love her!
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