Holiday Health Update
Well Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The holidays are upon us and a couple of things to report. First Sue is doing well, but down a bit because of a cold, or what seems to be a cold. The symptoms are that of a common cold but because she has no Spleen what would be something brief has stretched out. This event started just before Christmas. A sore throat and stuffy nose developed. She did a lot to make sure no fever developed, if that did, a doctor would have needed to be called in. Just after Christmas, the sore throat moved down into her chest. It has been very hard to break up and treat this. Only after taking Mucinex DM did things start to improve and let me say it is important that she gets the best medication available regardless of the cost. Less expensive medications are also weaker and require more to achieve what is needed to help combat even something as simple as a common cold. As the days continue and she does not seem to get worse we believe this to be a sign that any infection is dissipating. Today she is still feeling off but slightly better. She expects this to last at least another day probably two, but the good things are no fever and even though she has no Spleen her body is fighting off this cold.
We also wanted to give a short update on the continuous glucose monitor or CGM that she has been using. This has proven to be a real asset. The low alarms are great in alerting her in advance that she needs to do something. A quick check either verifies the CGM or alerts her to pay attention should it drop further. Two occasions occurred that showed her below 65 and she was able to drink some apple juice and bring things back into range quickly. I am also alerted when things drop or something needs attention. This is good if in case the reading is really low, I can come to her aid, but so far she has been good and on top of things.
Sue is proving to be a TP-IAT champion. She still has no pain and that relief made Christmas a greater joy.
For now.
Sue on Christmas Day, WOW a great feeling NO pain!
