After blood tests done yesterday at Lincoln County Hospital the results show that Hamada's platelet level is extremely low at 16. So this morning he will have a further blood test to check antibodies(I believe) and then his special ordered Platelets will come from Sheffield and he will receive these at the Medical Day Unit at Lincoln. A simply wonderful team there!
This transfusion will hopefully help make him more comfortable and halt the bleeding that can be seen in hundreds of little blood spots under the skin. Many on his face and even more on his arms and lower trunk. He will be at the hospital for at least three hours but this hopefully will save a weekend stay. Many thanks to our Jenny who has been assisting with another strong arm, bless you Jenny, what would I do without you X
Addendum: Hamada spent six hours getting transfusions today - on arriving his HB had dropped to 8 and his Platelets only 10 - he is back home now and feeling somewhat better.
12 November, 2010
Time For A Top Up.
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I hope all goes well and that you and Hamada are able to return home very soon.
I know these are hard days for you and your dear Hamada, so just know that I am over here sending you energy and good thoughts to make it a little easier...
Susie- please know that you're in our thoughts- sending good vibes and prayers your way, honey.
So glad H is feeling somewhat better. I understand a top up can be a real boost. I've never needed a blood top up and the couple of times I had platelets they looked like... well we settled on apple sauce but that was the polite description we agreed on! xx
Susie, as always, you and Hamada are in my thoughts and prayers, with all of our MM community. Hoping these platelets give the boost so needed. I always have those feelings of thanks to know that people give the wonderful, selfless gift of blood to help the Hamada's and Mark's of the world. truly a gift!! sending all the best and warm heartful thoughts
The other night I dreamt that I was at your house, and Hamada was sitting around a table chatting away happily with some friends. Such a positive dream! :-)
I really hope that he continues to improve and feel better. Onwards and upwards!
Thinking of you both...:-)
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