It started with strong abdominal pain early Thursday morning, so to the ER. The doctors are not totally sure, but it appears he had a kidney stone. So they increased his already strong antibiotics to even stronger ones--one to protect his kidneys--he would be at increased risk for kidney infection having had a stone and the other a stronger antibiotic for his intestinal bug. The doctors decided to admit to the hospital to monitor him while on the new meds.
Michael is feeling much better, and is eating better than he had been. So we are hoping the switch with the new antibiotic for the intestinal bug is working well. However, the viral bladder infection came back, but it so far has not been as severe.
Two big concerns. That the antibiotics work well to control any infection and there are no complications to his kidney. The creatinine blood test that shows kidney function is a little elevated. This could be from the stone, his numerous meds (especially the new one to prevent kidney infection) and some dehydration.
If he continues to improve, he could go home by Monday or Tuesday. Next week, we will get test results back and find out if some of his gut issues are GVHD.
Our prayer requests: for the antibiotics to resolve all infections, for his kidneys to be protected--and no more stones, for any GVHD to resolve and to stay in remission.
Thank you for all of your prayers!!
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