Well. We just got back from Dr. Patels for a blood test. We walked in and they all proclaimed Jeff's rash to be the worst they'd ever seen. Today it is deep purple in color and all over his arms, legs and stomach. I've never seen anything like it. Dr. Patel said it was an extreme reaction to the antibiotic probably made worse by the Interleuken 2. He said it could be Stevens-Johnson syndrome which is very rare and hardly ever happens to anyone. Of course it happened to Jeff. Treatment is simple. No more of that kind of antibiotic and continue the steroids. But here's the best part - he said Jeff looked great! In fact he said he was surprised to see him up and mobile and carrying on a conversation. Jeff does feel a little better. He's eating more and sleeping less. His bone pain is SO much better. He's just wiped out. Okay here's the really best part, for Jeff anyway. The dr. told Jeff he could get out of the house and check cattle as long as he wore a mask. I have to admit to everyone that I have been in a manic mode about protecting Jeff from all things harmful. I even have to tell you I lectured Jeff about blowing his nose too hard because I didn't want him to get a bloody nose and hemorrage. (That's not very flattering of myself, I know) But Dr. Patel was all chilled out and said it was good for Jeff to "GO INTO HIS FEEDYARD" and check his cattle but wear a mask and don't get dirty. Good for his mental health he thought! Oh my! I nearly had a heart attack. So I convinced Jeff that he would be too tired today but tomorrow I would buy him masks and let Luke drive him around. How many days do you think I can put that off? Not many. Jeff is a do-er. He will check cattle and then eventually it will be fixing fence or a water tank or riding a horse for just a minute. You know what that means - I'm not in control! Why do I feel better when I think I am?
Tomorrow we should hear how his blood levels are. Pray they are low but not too low. If all is well then we don't have to see Dr. Patel until next week. I may actually calm down a little bit.
Blessings of the day:
Jeff told Dr. Patel right away, "I only took 80% of the Interleuken2 this time but I plan on me taking 100% next time." Now that's the man I married!!!!! I love that about him. He's my guy.
There's a blip in the paper about Happy's linemen, the big boys, giving it their all in practice. Go Luke!! And go Cowboys. Luke has been in such a wonderful mood since football started!
Thankful in every way,
Jeff and Leta
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