100.6

Another uncomfortable day. With each hour it gets better, but there still is some pain.  I would rate it a 4-5, so there really is no need to take tramadol or any other pain medication this late in the game. The Neupogen has boosted my white blood cells to 13, which is too high now. It will stabilize in a few days.

I also have been given the gift of neuropathy or "tingling" in my feet. It makes it strange to walk around, but at least I am stable. I think it is probably left over from the tramadol.

I got a ride in with Buffy to clinic today (thanks!) and just needed a bag of fluids.  Kinda felt out of it all day.  Beverly came and donated plateletes, so I hitched a ride home.  (Double thanks!) Then I ate and took a nap.

To be released to home care comes with certain commitments. One is that you call immediately if you have a fever of 100.5 or higher.

I felt strange all day, but no fever until I woke up from my nap.  I took several readings at different intervals before I called.  Just to be sure it wasn't just because I woke up.  Dr. Holland said I had to be admitted based on my being neutropenic. Better to be safe than sorry.

So we are at Northside Hospital again.  I spoke to my nurse and she sees this quite a bit. It isn't uncommon to be admitted, checked over, given antibiotics, and released the next day.

Let's hope for that.