The hematologist said he expected the platelet count to enter the normal range (150-400) in the coming days, but we were still a little apprehensive coming for the weekly Saturday morning blood work this morning. Great news on the platelets: 159. They were 2 last Saturday.
Eric's magnesium level of 1.7, however, is just below normal of 1.8 to 2.9 and his orders require an IV infusion of magnesium when his level is 1.8 or below. So, here we sit in the infusion area waiting and hoping it's a short wait. Apparently the iv doesn't take long, but you never know how long you have to wait to get it. Edit: After waiting over two hours to get started on the IV, it seems the drip will take another two hours.
Eric doesn't have a PICC line or a CVC so he has to get stuck for every blood draw and IV. With all of the recent transfusions and his hospital stay, his poor hands and arms are covered in bruises. Worse than the waiting is knowing he has to get yet another IV today.
Next blood work and lymphoma doctor's appointment Wednesday, the 15th. Benign Hematologist appointment Friday, 1/17. Blood work Saturday, 1/18. Next chemo Saturday, 1/18 and Sunday, 1/19.
Maureen
Thanks for posting! It's good to read that Eric's platelet count is back up! Good luck with all the appointments this week!
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Leslie
Thanks, Leslie! We hope the numbers will continue to be good. We will find out in a few hours.
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