The only way from here is up

I knew this process wasn't going to be easy but the last few days have been really rough. Everything hurts. I am used to my muscles hurting all the time, but now my joints hurt too. It just sucks. Several other people have needed blood transfusions. I am fortunate that I have been able to drink my electrolytes and plenty of water and eat every meal.

Yesterday my blood was taken and I had a consultation with the doctor. My white blood cell count was 200 cells per microliter. My hemoglobin was 10.6 so it is very unlikely that I will be needing a blood transfusion. My cell counts probably won't get lower than they were yesterday. The doctor said for most patients, day 6 after stem cell transplant is usually the low point, and then the cell counts start to rise. Today is day 7.

One person in group 1 is already out of neutropenia today. Her white blood cell count was 3500 cells per microliter. I had a good number of stem cells harvested, so I hope I will make a quick recovery as well. I'll have a blood test tomorrow, and a consultation with Dr. Ruiz Sr. so we'll see.


Otherwise there is not much to do here. Renee and I are burnt out on watching TV. We went outside on the roof this morning and she was teaching me to play Texas Hold-em online.  Then we listened to Car Talk on a Podcast while we ate lunch. There is a great masseuse here, so I hope to schedule a massage for tomorrow morning.


A double rainbow! 




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  1. tgNovember 3, 2021 at 7:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing your experience thus far. How have you been since and how's it going now? Also, what kind of MS do you have? Hoping all is well for you.

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