Steve was relocated to yet another room late yesterday (Thursday), this time not by choice. It was rather timely that I wrote about sterile precautions in my last blog. There is a change in protocol evolving on his floor. They are going to cluster those who have, or may have MRSA or VRE in adjacent rooms away from the otherwise healthy population. Steve was moved further away from this cluster.
Two days ago his mouth started getting sore. He says it feels swollen. Last night it disturbed his sleep, along with the usual barging in of staff for vitals, etc. This morning he likened it to getting punched in the face. He gets four IV-push injections of Methotrexate post-transplant. This chemo agent usually causes mucositis. He had his third dose yesterday, so this was to be expected but not welcome!
Here is the definition of mucositis. Please keep Steve in your thoughts and prayers again as he battles this major hurdle, and to those of us keeping him nourished any way we can!
Just read the info from the link on mucositis. Crap, sounds miserable. So sorry Steve has to go through this too. You're all in our prayers and constantly on my mind.
ReplyDeleteAnother test. Steve can, and will battle through this! He is strong and determined!!
ReplyDeleteThanks gal pals! Molly and I had some good luck at the Market at Foodlife @ Water Tower. Smashed potatos, sweet potatos, and some mac n cheese. Tomorrow we may try a smoothie. He doesn't have any ulcerations yet....having a hard time even opening his mouth. :-<
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