Not sure yet if it's a temporary reprieve or not, but Steve has felt better this weekend than he has in the month since this mysterious condition began. The only two things we can attribute it to are time and possibly the clot-dissolving medicine he was given in the hospital.
Each of our friends with doctors in the family have been asking questions for us. Steve's friend from the Netherlands that recently came into town asked his stepfather about Steve's symptoms. He suggested it might be neurotoxicity from the sushi. If so, time will allow his body to detox and get back to normal.
One of the blood tests they ran in the hospital showed a slight elevation indicating there might be a clot in his lungs, although they saw nothing on the chest scan. As a precaution, they gave him two injections in his stomach (ouch) of a clot-dissolving medicine. If he did have a clot, that medicine might be the reason he's feeling better. Or, it may be due to all the positive thoughts and prayers everyone has been sending. Whatever the cause, we are thankful for the reprieve!
On Saturday, we went to the Body Worlds exhibit in downtown Dallas. It's fascinating. The exhibition displays human bodies that have been preserved by plastination. Almost all the bodies don't have skin, so you can view the muscles and organs. They are beautiful and intriguing, not at all grotesque or disturbing. Different poses show the abilities of the muscles, bones, vessels and nerves. I would highly recommend to anyone to go see the exhibit if it comes near you.
Today, we did our usual housework and then watched the Superbowl with our friends Cris and Joyce.
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You wrote:.. "As a precaution, they gave him two injections in his stomach (ouch) of a clot-dissolving medicine. If he did have a clot, that medicine might be the reason he's feeling better. Or, it may be due to all the positive thoughts and prayers everyone has been sending." I think it just might be those injections,Em, because I had them in Hospital (for clots) they do hurt but my goodness they worked! also as you say Prayers are being said daily so he will be fine...:o)
So good to hear he's had a couple of good days! The Body Worlds exhibit was a big hit here, too. I think it was the most successful exhibit ever at our Museum of Natural Science. They had a twin back-to-back placenta that I contend was very small compared to the one I birthed, but then I guess it loses some volume of blood when plasticized. All the female cadeavors were extremely small people, too! Loved the horse and rider holding the two brains
Ooooo,that sounds interesting,Steph. E.ily,I have been thinking about Steve all day...xx
I agree, Steph, all the people (especially the women) seemed small. I guess it's something to do with the processing.
Thanks, A. Norma.
I am glad things are better, no matter what the reason.
So glad to hear Steve is feeling better!
I thought the Body Worlds exhibit looked like lots of beef jerky... we're all made of meat, right?
:-)
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