MY MOST RECENT TRIP TO SEE DR. XIONG
I saw Dr. Xiong today and asked him about the blood clot(s) on my right side. He did inform me there was more than one. In fact, there are three: in my jugular vein, in the axillary vein and in the subclavian vein (where the port-o-cath is located). I have to continue giving myself two injections per day of the clot-dissolving drug.
He noted that I have also developed anemia and need to take Iron supplements three times a day. He also wants to have a PET scan done to make sure there are no cancerous growths anywhere in my torso. I will have that done in three weeks.
Still having trouble with pain and sleep. Dr. Xiong gave me something to help until I can see the pain management specialist at the end of the month. Dr. Rutledge suggested I see one since I really can’t take any of the opiate pain meds anymore without side effects.
Dr. Xiong was pleased with my progress thus far and that is good news!
That’s the latest! I’ll keep you posted!
Mary
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