Running a Fever

Yesterday after lunch, Michael started running a fever, had chills, and the shakes. He called his oncologist. At one point it was up to 101.2. By the time doctors office called back, his fever had dropped down to 100. 2. They called him in some stronger antibiotics and told him to come into the office today to get his blood work and see the doctors. They also said that if it went over 100.4 again to go straight to the emergency room.

We went to his appointment and they did his blood work. Currently all his blood counts are the lowest they have ever been. His white count is only at .2K (normal is 5K – 10K). Also his platelet count is at 24. They are concerned with his counts, but since we are able to keep the fever below 100.4 right now, they let him come home. If it his fever goes over 100.4, I have to get him to the hospital so they can admit him, put him into isolation and get him started on IV antibiotics. We will still go to his appointment on Monday and check his counts again. They did say that if some of his counts get any lower, Michael will have to have a blood transfusion.

Michael is still very week and tired. His skin color doesn’t look right. His balance is off. He just doesn’t feel right. We are going to keep are fingers crossed that his fever doesn’t get much higher. Currently he has been staying between 99.0 and 99.5 since he’s been back from the doctor’s office. They did say depending on what his counts are on Monday, they may post-pone his 6th cycle.

Please keep Michael in your prayers this weekend. I will update you if anything changes.