Mom had some unexpected trouble this last weekend. Doctors think that Mom may have had a heart attack and she is currently under going tests. Mom will meet with Dr. Shrier on Tuesday and hopefully receives some answers. There is some debate about whether she should be taking aspirin to prevent future heart attacks. If she takes aspirin her heart may be protected but with her extra thin blood, aspirin could cause unwanted and dangerous bleeding. If she has had a heart attack, it was most likely mild which is a very good thing.
On a good note, Mom's platelets are at a 40 (they usually are in the 10 to 20 range) and her red and white blood cells are almost at a "normal" level. Wahoo!! The new experimental medication that she is on has been working on her blood positively. The flip side to this is that her liver, kidneys and lungs are still in very tough shape. Not good. Mom's greatest comfort is that God is in control of her health.
Mom has been at the apartment since the weekend. If all goes according to Mom's plan, she will be heading back to the ranch tomorrow. I pray she will get her heart's desire. Thank you for your concern for Mom. Many Blessings!
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