Nobody likes a bad trip! hehe
Today was a little more exciting then I would have liked.
On the road map to recovery, I receive different medications to help my body in this time of a compromised immune system. One of this is known as IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin). Essentially its antibodies collected from over a thousand blood donors and given to me to help create a temporary passive immune system. Just like when i get blood transfusions, they give me tylenoyl and benadryl to help prevent against any reaction.
Unfortuantely today, that wasn't enough. The ivig is infused over 6 hours. At about 2 hours into it I started getting the chills and shaking VIOLENTLY! Some seriously crazy shaking. All the muscle spazisms also induced a little spout of vommiting as well. They gave me some adavin to stop the vommiting and steroids to reverse the reaction.
After the meds and another little nap, I'm back to normal! They'll try to give the medication again in about a week. But this time they'll premed me with more stuff and infuse the medication at a slower rate. Those combined should lower the chance of having that reaction!
So for now it's back to normal, and back to bed!
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Hi Nick,
Sorry to hear that you had a bad day today. You are in our prayers and hope that tomorrow will be better. Keep you are truly an inspiration to all!
Take care.
Mr. & Mrs. Savona
Ughhh....Nick!! I'm so sorry honey that you had that reaction. That must have been scarey. At least they stopped it and have something on hand to end it and bring you back to normal. We think about you all of the time and you are the topic of many conversations. My family is saying their prayers and ask about you all of the time. We love you so much and can't wait for this to be over. Let me knwo if there is anything you want/need!! Love you kiddo!!! Mike and Dana
Hey Nick, Thinking of you and know this is an awful time for you but I am always praying for a complete healing and a quick recovery. Hang in there this will all be behind you and good times will come :) God bless. Love Mrs. B
Hi Nick, You are one tough tomato!! Hope each day gets better and you get stronger. In my thoughts and prayers, you will remain through this ordeal. Hang tough!!!! My best to your parents. Judy Freedman
Hey Nick,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping the next few days are better. God Bless.
Donna
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