Feeling Better

Doug is feeling better the last few days. He has his appetite back and is gaining some weight. He still tires easily but has more energy than the last few weeks. We have gone out to lunch and to church together, and have visited with friends, which is reason to celebrate. He still has the PN, especially in the right foot. He is now taking Lyrica to combat the PN. Too soon to know how effective it will be. At least the PN is milder than some have it. No shooting pains, but numbness in feet. Sleep is still a problem, but he is napping less during the day, so we hope for better sleep soon.

The myeloma panel that was done on January 30 shows rising light chains, probably due to being off velcade, but the light chains are still in the normal range, so that's great.

Today we went to Salida for Doug's eye exam, to get things in order so he can have cataract surgery. The ophthalmologist says Doug's glaucoma is worse, so he wants Doug to see a glaucoma specialist before the surgery. The plan is to insert some kind of shunt at the same time as the cataract surgery. Both the ophthalmologist and the glaucoma specialist travel from Pueblo once a month. We are very glad we don't have to travel to Denver for that!

We seem to spend a lot of time going to doctor appointments. So do lots of people as we all age and many have various ailments and diseases. We are thankful for good medical care and the ability to get where we need to go.

Love to all.

"May the Lord bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and the endurance that comes from Christ." 2 Thessalonians 3:5