Erica picked up a small cough (probably due to congestion) on Thursday. By Friday, I had a mild fever. Unfortunately, it lasted until Sunday. I suspect that it was either the same illness that Erica had or it was due to the inflammation/rash on my face (due to the Erbitux that I no longer take). My chemotherapy guidelines say that if you have a low grade fever for 2 days, you have to call in and probably go to the ER to be seen. So, we called the Kaiser nurses and they cordially invited me to come tour the ER. The nurses and doctor were fantastic. I've come to expect nothing less when I visit Kaiser. During my 6 1/2 hour visit, they took a chest x-ray, tested my blood, and looked for everything. I came out just fine. Just to be safe they gave me 2 antibiotics via IV (one of them was one of those super-duper antibiotics) and one antibiotic prescription to take home. I figure with that many antibiotics, I should probably go eat some sushi or something that could possibly have bacteria. With all of those antibiotics, bacteria doesn't stand a chance in my system now. Maybe this is the time to eat at a restaurant that has less than an A rating! Just kidding--no unsafe food for me.
I'm feeling very well and am doing great. My fever is gone and it's back to life as usual, except that I'll give myself some extra time to rest.
Best wishes to all,
Tim
4 comments:
We are so happy to see you feeling better and back to your normal self.
Now we can go out for our sushi.
Love, Dad
Tim -
I have been following your progress all along and applaud you for your positive outlook. Keep up the good work.
Ollie Busch
Thanks Ollie. Great to hear from you and to know that you're reading the blog. :)
Tim, You are such an amazing person. We so admire all of the courage and strength you have shown. We can't imagine how difficult this has all been for you and your family, but we know in the end you will be rewarded with the prize, the remission, or better yet the cure. You set an example for all of us young and old. We are so proud that you are our nephew. We pray for you everyday. Our friends have a group going from their church next week to Lourdes ,France to the healing pools, they will be taking with them some people that need healing as well as a list of others that need healing. They will be read with prayers at this sacred healing pool. Your name will be read at this blessed place. May God bless you always. LOve Aunt Sue and Uncle Frank
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