Looking Up

There have been two blood tests to see how my various cell counts are doing and the news is good, as the counts are up on both August 8 and 21.

I can feel the improvement in going up the stairs at the lake. Two weeks ago I had to stop several times on the way up. Now I can go up from the dock to the driveway without stoping, a big improvement.

All these numbers are currently being helped along by injections of Grastofil twice a week and IVIG every four weeks. Shortly, I’ll stop these “helpers” and find out if my bone marrow can maintain these numbers without any assistance.

Once I can maintain numbers near or in the normal range on my own, the biologic Stelara to deal with the Crohns will be administered.

Life is returning to normal with time spent at the lake along with several outings to attend two memorial services and a 50th wedding anniversary of longtime friends this past week.

We are so very thankful for continuing improvement and appreciate all of your support and encouragement.