{"id":1846,"date":"2023-08-22T21:46:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T02:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigdadoo.com\/journey\/?p=1846"},"modified":"2023-08-22T21:47:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T02:47:01","slug":"looking-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bigdadoo.com\/journey\/2023\/08\/22\/looking-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Both hemoglobin and platelets are getting closer to the normal range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) WBC (White Blood Count) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

All these numbers are currently being helped along by injections of Grastofil twice a week and IVIG every four weeks. Shortly, I\u2019ll stop these \u201chelpers\u201d and find out if my bone marrow can maintain these numbers without any assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once I can maintain numbers near or in the normal range on my own, the biologic<\/a> Stelara to deal with the Crohns will be administered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are so very thankful for continuing improvement and appreciate all of your support and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 … <\/p>\n

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