We are two infusions down and will be heading into Boston tomorrow for an eye check. We'll finally find out if Remicade is doing the job at putting James' eye into remission. Since having the infusions, the arthritis in his finger has gone down and his rheumatologist said that it does not look as active and inflammed as it once did. We can see the difference too...it's absolutely not as swollen and tight looking! Praying that his eye benefits in the same way.
His second infusion went just as well as his first. All went smooth; IV went in great and he had no reactions--other than the Benedryl getting the best of him--leaving Elliott to have the Wii all to himself (hard day for Ell!). Overall, he is tolerating his Remicade well---no side effects so far (that we can see).
Pray with us that the infusions are working to get him into remission so that he can have surgery. And a wee bit smaller request: to not have to wait another 3.5 hours in the waiting room to see the doctor. ;)
Will update more tomorrow!
3.5 hrs in a waiting room is NOT fun. Praising with you for the good results so far, and praying that the meds are doing what they're supposed to and it's onward and upward for Ell :) And praying for your mama heart in all this too!
ReplyDeleteYou are All in our thoughts and prayers. Here's to GOOD news and a shorter wait. ;-)
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