The platelet factory is back in business

I was released from the hospital yesterday! Oral antibiotics for ten more days to treat the blood infection; I should be good.

My body struggled last week to produce a white blood cell or platelet. Unit after unit of platelets but my counts only budged a point or two. My white blood count was essentially zero. With no defense against infections, some bacteria had a party and sent me reeling last Wednesday.

Excellent, steady and persistent care from the nurses and doctors as well as more antibiotics, platelets and double the dose of drugs to stimulate the production of white blood cells finally charged up the bone marrow. I will also credit the chocolate cake I had for lunch on Friday with helping to boost me along.

Today’s blood counts were uber great! My white blood count is way over the top of the normal range. The platelets doubled on their own without even one unit from a donor.

Yeah, the platelet factory is back in business!!

Grace and peace,
Tim.