It's a little set back.
Last Friday evening I had a bad reaction - very red and swollen hands with welts that were beginning to go up my arms.
I took Benadryl and went to bed.
Yesterday I went for my next round of iron (and saline) and had a bit of a rash on my arms, nothing like the Friday evening episode but enough that I thought I should mention it.
My IV pusher, Robyn, (that sounds disrespectful to call her that but my veins and arm are still in pain from the last time!) thought it would still be okay but checked in with my doctor while I was getting prepped.
He said, "STOP!"
Looks like I have become intolerant to the iron.
No more iron, at least until after I have my other procedures this week and see him next week. And maybe never again...we will see.
This was discouraging news, since I cannot absorb it through iron supplements and food and now I cannot take it through the IV...discouraging and deflating.
The little black cloud of worry was hanging over my head all evening. How will I build my blood supply without the iron?
But as I have thought about it and prayed, I have felt that right now, all is being done that can be done. It's a process, one that I need to go through in order to get well.
It's a set back, not the end.
Just a little hitch in my giddy-up!
So, I will patiently (and light-headed-ly) wait.
I am glad that the doctor is being cautious with your body.
Thank you for your positivity Mar.
Posted by: Jonathan | May 02, 2012 at 06:34 AM
Yeah, I agree with Uncle Jonathan. As much as we've been praying for you, we've also been praying for your doctors, so they will know how best to treat you. Love you!
Posted by: Karen | May 02, 2012 at 10:03 AM
I know it will all work out!!
Love you Mom! <3
Posted by: Emily | May 02, 2012 at 10:48 AM