Doug has weaned off the gabapentin, with the doc's approval. The increased dose wasn't helping the peripheral neuropathy, and it was making him very drowsy. So he decided to quit it since we have an upcoming trip to Nebraska.
Doug has finished his physical therapy; it has helped him. His gait is still off, but better than before, and his balance is quite a bit better.
Yesterday we went to the nephrologist in Salida. He says Doug's kidneys are doing pretty good now. Just lay off the salt! He never tells anyone "no salt" since he knows they won't do it, but reduce salt. The doc is putting Doug on a small dose of Lisninopril. It's a blood pressure drug; Doug's BP is already on the low side, but the kidney specialist says Lisinopril helps protect kidneys from the myeloma protein. So as long as Doug's pressure doesn't drop too low he wants him on it.
We have an appointment with the myeloma specialist June 19. For now, we are doing well, and enjoying the warmer weather. We started up geocaching again - haven't done that for some time. Doug can't do climbing or actual hiking, but there are quite a few easy caches to find. Fun way to get outside.
Blessings to all.
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