Meeting with the Doctors
3-6-09
Hi Everybody. As you might know, Joey has had a really hard time getting over this last SCT and the doctors have been discussing the next one. They came into our room today to discuss Joey’s progress and to let us know that they would like to postpone his last SCT for about a week. This will give Joey enough time to get his strength back and to start up PT/OT again. Also, the last SCT will not be done by lumbar puncture to the spine as the previous three, this one will be done through IV. They tell me that it will contain many many many more stem cells and may possibly be less painful. They also feel it could result in more substantial improvements. Since the last three SCT’s Joey has regained some sensation in his legs and feet. They seem more sensitive to touch which may be the reason for all the pain (this is a good thing). I have to say that I am relieved that they are giving him several more days to recooperate. He was very happy about this as well.
More later….
5 comments March 6th, 2009
