Monday, December 22, 2008

Allergies?

We continue to be confused. The trio of nephrologists came in to tell us that they think there is the potential for an allergic reaction to the drugs from the antibiotics he was prescribed. They also believe there may still be a leak between the bladder and the urethra. However, one of Dr. Stevenson's residents came to check on him and says she doesn't agree with the nephrologists on a leak - that there is definitely something wrong with the kidneys. They are definitely going to do some more tests, but what ones are still on the cards. The consensus is that they have not seen anything like this and can't explain why his kidneys aren't kicking back into gear. On the positive side, they all doubt the possibility of complete renal failure. They hope to have him home healthy by Christmas. 

He is more lucid today, and while he is still extremely exhausted and still has bowel and bladder spasms (which are very painful), he talks more and looks better than he did last week. So things are slowly looking up.

1 comment:

  1. Nathanael - Was this conjecture you describe after the renal scan was done? Uncle J.

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