Updates on Marqus' Condition: 1/28/2016 Hospitalization

They drop in the presence of any type of infection. He recognized the potential infection source - bladder and acted quickly. Despite antibiotics he still needs hydration beyond what he can consume by mouth.
Remember your kidneys also need water
to function properly. Avoid sugary drinks, caffeine , alcohol, fake sweeteners , food colouring and other things that stress the body.
Everything we put in our body is used then the excess is cleared.
Studies have shown that aspartame and many other chemicals and colourings have side effects.
By law certain chemicals are allowed but they are tested and the amounts pertain to servings. Most people do not eat or drink a serving of anything.
When is the last time anyone ate 1/2 to 3/4 cup of cereal? It's advertised as a bowl. Take home message Kidneys need WATER.

By the way Google Silly Putty in food and see what you get. Post your comments!! It surprised me and let's just say I plan to keep reading my labels. - Momma Fran Valentine

Updates on Marqus' Condition: Hospitalization 01/28/2016

So it will be lots of warm packs and elevation for that bruised puffy arm.
Then in the middle of our 2 hr dressing change for his wounds the second IV infiltrated . Now the entire arm looks puffy from hand to shoulder.
So, I am in the waiting room while they try a bedside PICC if that fails it's off to interventional radiology.
His Hg is 6.5 and he needs blood.
Good news the creatinine (kidney function test) is back to normal.
Auntie Yma came to the hospital this morning and held us up for prayer we really need that now. She gave us some wonderful Gospel songs to listen to.
Also my amazing friends at work donated 260 hrs of leave to me!!!
Without that I would have been forced to basically retire broke and before I'm ready. The other choice would have meant not being fully able to care for Marqus .
Ok well just an update ...will try not to be too battle weary. I know Marqus is pretty beat down worn out and frustrated .
So I'm praying for more strength. - Momma Fran

Updates on Marqus - Love Mama Fran

February 21, 2016

Hello Sickle Cell family.
Marqus is still going strong.
He had more teeth repaired .
He's made it thru another infection , more transfusions, RBC infiltrate, another PICC line , wound debridement, and now an upper respiratory virus.

Ok hang on before you say Oh my goodness , he still made it to get a hair cut, tried to fix a faucet , made it to part of service dog training class, started to somehow straighten his room a bit
and still asked me if my asthma was ok.

He never ceases to amaze me.
Looking forward to spring. We need warmth.

Sickle Cell warriors keep fighting
It's do what you can and be sure to take care of yourself in between.

Dear everyone,
A cough and sneeze can travel up to 13 feet. Use Kleenex, wash your hands , don't visit folks when your sick.
By the way , hand washing is SOAP and water while you scrub and sing happy birthday.

Oh I almost forgot NEVER EVER
Be shy about asking a health care person to wash their hands before touching you.

Love Mama Fran