Speaking of pain, so Erika was put on this pain pump when she was first admitted to the LDS hospital, where she holds a remote and pushes the button whenever she needs the medication dilaudid (aka hydromorphone). Today, for the first time, she was pain free for about an hour. The rest of the time today she was at a 2 or a 3 (scale from 0-10). So the pain Doc is going to take her off the pump today and put her on a pill three times a day so it's more consistent, since the IV version of the medication only stays in the system for 15 minutes. This is good news because that means the leukemia cells in the system is dying off fast. Hopefully she goes into remission very soon. Both Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Ash did say if she doesn't show any signs of leukemia they will follow through with the treatment as planned to make sure she doesn't relapse.
FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!
ReplyDeleteWasatch ob/gyn is just not the same with out Erika - we miss you! We couldn't have asked for a more pleasant, cheerful, hardworking employee - keep us in mind when you are out of that place and feeling stronger - we'd love to have you back! Can't visit now as various illnesses circulating my house now but know that we are thinking of you!! Let us know if you and/or your hubby have any special requests for movies/music/books/games etc. Love, Audrey Jiricko
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, I come before you with a
ReplyDeletesolemn heart and in need of your intercession.
I pray that the cancer that has come into Erika's life
soon fade into a quick remission. I believe in
your capacity for miracles, and ask for this on my
behalf. As we grow older, I know we become closer
to the day you accept us back into your kingdom.
I ask that you delay that holy union if it be your will.
In your name I pray, Amen.
Those are very great news, I'm very glad that everything is turning out good.
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