Sydneys Mom
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For some reason, I'm having a hard time writing this. I've already written and deleted it twice. It's not even all bad news....it just be one of those days.
Yesterday, we took Sydney for his recheck with the cardiologist. His heart rate was the lowest she has seen it in a long time, so that means the meds are working and this is GOOD NEWS. However, his abdomen was again bloated and they had to do another abdominal tap. Three weeks ago they did this and drained about 1 1/2 cups of fluid, this time it was double the amount, 3 cups.
On top of this, he has an extremely bad outbreak for staphylococcus infection. The shaved his belly. His skin is inflamed and itchy with the sores. He's on an antibiotic now, and I have to wash his belly daily with medicated shampoo. The staph isn't a new problem, it's been an ongoing problem for many years. It stems from his weakened immune system from hypothyroidism.
It's so difficult to see how much he has to go through. He is such a sweetheart - he just lets me and the doctors poke and prod him without a wimper. I know he doesn't like it and it isn't pleasant for him. I end up crying for him every night as I set out all his pills for the next day.
All things considered, I guess his check up was OK, even with the abdominal tap which I sort of expected. I know the doctor had hoped the last tap would have lasted longer. Things could have been worse. I'll take whatever good I can get.
Thanks for listening. I know all of you understand this.
Yesterday, we took Sydney for his recheck with the cardiologist. His heart rate was the lowest she has seen it in a long time, so that means the meds are working and this is GOOD NEWS. However, his abdomen was again bloated and they had to do another abdominal tap. Three weeks ago they did this and drained about 1 1/2 cups of fluid, this time it was double the amount, 3 cups.
On top of this, he has an extremely bad outbreak for staphylococcus infection. The shaved his belly. His skin is inflamed and itchy with the sores. He's on an antibiotic now, and I have to wash his belly daily with medicated shampoo. The staph isn't a new problem, it's been an ongoing problem for many years. It stems from his weakened immune system from hypothyroidism.
It's so difficult to see how much he has to go through. He is such a sweetheart - he just lets me and the doctors poke and prod him without a wimper. I know he doesn't like it and it isn't pleasant for him. I end up crying for him every night as I set out all his pills for the next day.
All things considered, I guess his check up was OK, even with the abdominal tap which I sort of expected. I know the doctor had hoped the last tap would have lasted longer. Things could have been worse. I'll take whatever good I can get.
Thanks for listening. I know all of you understand this.