Day +6

Platelets are still low so Steven received a unit this morning.  Still getting Benadryl because of one hive when we were getting platelets at our local hospital.  If you indicate you have had a reaction or an allergy to anything, be prepared to have the Scarlet Letter placed on your forehead.

Years ago, Steven had hives after taking Tylenol Cold & Flu, so naturally when they ask if you are allergic to anything, he mentions that.  We talked to so many people (educated professionals)  about what could have caused the reaction and decided it was an inert ingredient.  So jettison to City of Hope.

Are you allergic to Tylenol?  No, I had a reaction to Tylenol Cold & Flu.  How do you know you aren't allergic to Tylenol?  Because I take Tylenol all the time.  But you had a reaction to Tylenol Cold & Flu...  We need to talk to the pharmacist...  We can't override the computer program...
After all the back and forth, he became the proud owner of a red Allergy wrist band for a medication that they will not be giving him nor one that is even made anymore.  Better safe than sorry...

Since this is the third day Steven has not eaten, he will start getting TPN, Total Parenteral Nutrition.  I love reading about all the possible side effects because he has all of them already!!!

Hmmm, doesn't look like something we would have a glass of wine with.  I associate this with the elderly on their death bed, neither of which he is.  Hopefully he will feel better soon so he can eat.  I think today was a little better :)  Steven also had a visitor which is awesome!