WE made it to Panama again. The first time was on a cruise ship 5 years ago. This time it is for experimental stem cell treatments. This is another step in the long journey in an attempt to survive from the diagnosis of ALS.
We arrived late Sunday PM and have been treated like royalty. My first treatment was Wednesday. The blood work and check in was Monday. Tuesday my blood and the perspective stem cells were matched The introduction of the cells into my spinal collum took about an hour. It was not a pleasant experience and I would describe it in greater detail if it were not for the G rated nature of this blog. I laid down for the next 4 hours in an effort to minimize the risk of a bad head ache. Wednesday night was one of the worse nights I have experienced. Dizziness, extreme fatigue, chills, back ache, and flu like symptoms were all a part of the experience. It was followed by the worse head ache I have experienced in forever. Other than that it was a piece of cake and I can't wait til tomorrow when I get to have another one!!! I am also having an IV but it is suppose to not be too bad.
Everyday I have physical therapy and I will tell you more about that in later post.
Today has been spent mainly managing the head ache and back ache which meds. It helped to take my mind off things by taking a tour of tour of the Panama Canal and old town.
Glad it's going well so far. We are praying for success! I love you.
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