tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77822172745155511772024-03-08T14:25:34.644-07:00Tim's Medical BlogTim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-51440402943901323622011-11-23T14:33:00.002-07:002011-11-23T14:47:28.482-07:0027th Infusion 7/15/11<br />
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WBC 13.3 (norm 4.0-10.6)<br />
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28th Infusion 8/12/11<br />
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WBC 12.0 (norm 4.0-10.6)<br />
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29th Infusion 9/9/11<br />
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WBC 13.2 (norm 4.0-10.6)<br />
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31st Infusion 10/7/11<br />
no infusion rejected due to prostate induced bladder infection.<br />
&; 11/18/11 Rejected WBC 13.2 (norm 4.0-10.6)Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-66113232341301779162011-06-20T15:09:00.000-06:002011-06-20T15:09:12.043-06:0026th infusion.26th Infusion was on June 17th @ 2pm. Infusion went swell.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-75730410090276429742011-06-02T15:43:00.000-06:002011-06-02T15:43:53.283-06:0025th Tysabri infusion.Was on May 20th at 2pm. went well. Late entry.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-70920392329875075142011-04-25T08:58:00.001-06:002011-11-23T14:30:02.647-07:0024th infusion.My 24th infusion was on Friday April 22nd , went well. Nurse asked if I was sick. I said no. Nurse informed me I had an elevated white blood cell count. Next day I started to get sick an now me and my family are all sick. I guess my white blood cell count was telling us something!<br />
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WBC 14.3 (norm 4.0-10.6) Highets yet.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-50758613112442065092011-03-26T12:00:00.001-06:002011-03-26T12:02:57.554-06:0023rd Tysabri infusion Friday March 25 at 2pm. Went ok, Came out half way through, re-tapped on left arm to finish.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-46235112742784362742011-02-28T09:25:00.002-07:002011-02-28T09:25:35.236-07:0022nd Tysabri Infusion.Not dead yet.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-80454425887745636962011-01-17T11:03:00.002-07:002011-01-17T11:03:47.513-07:0021 Infustion.Went well.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-2889098605878781862010-11-22T09:32:00.003-07:002010-11-22T09:39:25.747-07:00<h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" data-ft="{"type":"name"}"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message">Had Blood drawn on Monday, I received my 19th Tysabri infusion 2pm on Friday 11/19,<span class="UIStory_Message"> also had MRI in a.m. </span>She dug for vein because I stupidly forgot to get extra hydrogenated to raise my vein's. Still have a wonderful bruise. A woman a few beds across the room from me was screaming In pain when they were trying to find hers. She was receiving something to help for a problematic pregnancy or something.</span></h3>Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-87435510767907729852010-10-09T19:23:00.000-06:002010-10-09T19:23:37.299-06:0019th Tysabri infusion yesterday, all went well. It was told to me Tysabri would nullify flu shot. They told me they would get a hold of my neurologist for clarification.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-18403886845564080192010-08-28T08:54:00.000-06:002010-08-28T08:54:04.908-06:00infusion.I had my 17th Tysabri infusion yesterday, it's starting to feel routine. Had a visit with my new neurologist, I think I going to really enjoy her. Also a professor at UNM, so she very up to date. The new neurologist also got the ball rolling on my Amphera prescription, She also showed me a better external cathater than the one I was contemplating. She couldn't get it off the model it was mounted on so she started yanking on it and was saying "It's to sticky" I manged not to to bust into laughter, but you got to admit it was very hilarious!Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-52917411165801996662010-07-17T17:57:00.000-06:002010-07-17T17:57:21.608-06:00117th Tysabri Infusion yesterday. Went well. Fell asleep the first hour. Staff was exited that I changed my Neurologist to Dr. Edmunds.. Many went to a presentation of her's at UNM and thought she was very upbeat and knowledgeable. That makes me exited and happy.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-8244969582571462182010-06-09T07:16:00.000-06:002010-06-09T07:16:20.049-06:00Late entry: June 4 had my 15th Tysabri infusion. Every thing went well.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-53679668113515426722010-04-24T11:36:00.000-06:002010-04-24T11:36:34.751-06:004/22/10, Thursday, on earth day :-/ saw my neurologist in Colorado Spring, we discussed my MRI, and I read the report, and view the photos. The number of lesions on my brain had decreased significantly as compared to the previous MRI and atrophy slowed, praise God indeed, thanks for your prayers! Also received a prescription for Ampyra recently approved by the FDA to help gait and cognition, I had researched Ampyra on the MS society's web page and the FDA report. The doctor prescribed it to me and I should hear fron the manufacturer in 3-4 weeks. I also had my 14th Tysabri infusion on Friday.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-8581727108967544852010-04-08T19:23:00.000-06:002010-04-08T19:23:42.046-06:00Had my millionth MRI today, got pictures and a cool CD! I should get a frequent rider discount!!Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-13702847930296421682010-03-13T09:48:00.000-07:002010-03-13T09:48:56.424-07:0014th Tysabri infusion yesterday. She couldn't get the vein in the left arm, I nearly passed out. Got he vein in the right arm just fine. Kathy then wanted to go shopping. She also wanted to go to Cracker barrel at 9:30 pm, we got home at 1am this morning! The kitten woke us at 7am by destroying the lamp by her bed. Tysabri, and the prior two events leave me wiped out.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-43214760049026368382010-02-13T10:02:00.000-07:002010-02-13T10:02:10.562-07:00<h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" data-ft="{"type":"name"}"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message">Finished Tysabri Infusion 12 yesterday with no hitches. Still have awfull thrush.</span></h3>Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-45525628668895147292010-01-15T20:51:00.000-07:002010-01-15T20:51:13.923-07:00<h3 class="GenericStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}">Saw Docotor Fodor in Colorado Springs yesterday, She said my blood work looked excelent! Had my 11th Tysabri infusion today, got last minute approval from my new heath insurance carrier, whew, that was close! a lot of time on the road the last few days, really saps whats left of my strength... Still enjoyable to see <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">God's beutiful creation! I'm sure God is thinking "you haven't seen any thing yet!!"</span></h3>Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-35530601321413654062009-12-19T10:21:00.002-07:002009-12-19T10:21:23.337-07:0010th Tysabri went well yesterday. Next Infusion Jan. 15, 2010.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-25707320694655828112009-11-21T10:10:00.000-07:002009-11-21T10:11:09.161-07:009th Tysabri infusion went well. she got the vien on the first attempt.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-26369648146167023872009-10-24T10:22:00.001-06:002009-10-24T10:24:31.407-06:00Finished 8th Tysabri infusion yesterday. Got the needle in the first time! Not dead yet.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-81417187148732160802009-09-27T17:53:00.001-06:002009-09-27T17:55:29.386-06:00Finished 7th Tysabri infusion Friday 9/25/09. Went well. Met people who would have traded places with me, I needed that reminder!Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-75017811744850475642009-09-11T18:32:00.000-06:002009-09-11T18:33:19.234-06:00MRI of my brain again today, still there. I want to read the report and see how it's going. I know on my last one she could see atrophy and a few new lesions. Hope these infusions are helping. I have an appointment with her October 1st.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-46386825408922618842009-08-29T11:49:00.002-06:002009-08-29T11:52:08.711-06:00Finished 6th Tysabri infusion Yesterday. Went well. I have yet to notice any difference, but I also haven't had any relapses either.Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-52803324981661376922009-08-02T16:42:00.001-06:002009-08-02T16:42:39.388-06:00<h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"> </span>Finished 5th Tysabri infusion yesterday, ho hum. They only had to dig twice this time.</h3>Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782217274515551177.post-57403083440208629722009-07-19T18:25:00.003-06:002009-07-19T18:33:10.212-06:00<span style="" id="profile_status"><span id="status_text">Had Dr. Fodor apt. 7/16/09 in Colorado Springs, she said I was doing great. I disagree. My walking skills continue to get worse. She was mainly referring to the stiffness of my legs, that doesn't help me walk however. It is summer and the heat totally wipes me out, so that's part of it I suppose........</span></span>Tim's Medical Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07604551113626607879noreply@blogger.com0