Report from Bekah's mom-darlene
After a day of balancing pain medications and other pills to attempt to reduce Rebekah's crippling bone pain of the last week. Rebekah developed a fever yesterday, the high was 101.2. A little nerve-wracking since it spiked from 98.0 to 101.2 within a half hour. On advice from her oncologist, we took her to UPenn Emergency Room. She was admitted to the hospital late last night. After antibiotics, fluids, x-rays, her fever finally became stable. After a long night in the ER. She is neutropenic, which means she is very susceptible to infection. And physically, very weak. The docs are unable to identify the source of infection at the moment. Her temperature seems to rise and fall a bit since last night. As we try to keep things stable. Her Red blood cells are also low- so she will receive a blood transfusion this am.
please send positive energy her way. we will be here for a few days. trying to maintain pain, a good temp, hydration, and to clear out the infection.
-Darlene
24 comments:
Thinking about you Bekah...glad to hear that your fever came down but sorry that you going to have to spend some time in the Hospital.
Keep you head down but your eyes on the stars...
-D
Thanks for updating us, Darlene.
Just remind Bekah that we are all thinking of her and are sending her load of love and positives.
The same thing kept happening to me through salvage so I know just how sucky it all is.
Wullie
xxxxx
Thanks, Darlene - this journey's not going to be easy, but it WILL be worth it in the end.
Bekah - you know we're with you in spirit, girl......hope your stay in hospital is as easy as it can be - hug those moms of yours tight...........xx
Thinking of you all the time Bek. Hope you get out of the white rooms soon.
From here to the stars and back again,
Love,
Jake
Nothing but positive vibes from me here in Texas.
You are doing it, Bekah.
Much love,
Brandy
Thanks for posting an update for Bekah's friends Darlene. Her HL forum family will be shaking our pom poms all day for her...and we will continue to send loving and supportive postive vibes her way. We love you Bekah...we know the battle isn't easy for you...but it will all be worth it when it's over and you are back teaching and living cancer free. ((HUGS))
Susan
Beks! Hang in there deary! I hope that fever drops soon and you get out of the hospital and see some sunshine in between treatment.
Thinking of you always!
XO
Sending up healing prayers right now, Bekah. Also sending more cowbell (because for some fevers, the only cure is more cowbell).
Sending tons of love and positives your way, sweetie. Hoping for your speedy recovery from these complications.
Love, t.o.g.
Dear Bekah,
Just letting you know that I'm thinking about you. I hope this note finds you feeling better and your WBCs on the rise. Love, Janet (Quetzal1)
Darlene, thank you for the update.
Bekah, here's hoping things sort themselves out quickly hun. Suzanne and I are thinking of you!
Bek! Stay strong. I love you..Can't wait to hear your beautiful voice again soon...and remember **From the moon, the stars and back again-always
xoxo
your favorite roommate:)
for Bekah and all: positive energy and blessing for you now and always
Val
Keep your head up Bek, I know you are fighting with all you have. I hope you feel better soon and just know that you are in my thoughts everyday. mwah
Laur
Sending love & healthy vibes from CT... Hope youre feeling much better very soon. xoxoxoxox
~Nik
Sweet Bekah, thinking about you constantly and wishing you all the positivity, sunshine and smiles in the world!
Thank you, Darlene for posting this update!
Love to all your family from ours <3
Hi Bekah, Hi Darlene,
All of the Marcos are cranking up our positive wishes a notch and sending them right out to you. If there is anything that we can do to help in any way, we will be there! Don't hesitate to call.
Lots and lots and lots of love,
Bob and Mary
Keep strong and focused on that goal Bekah. You have so much strength and just remember that all of this pain and effort is worth that dance with NED that is waiting for you. May the inspiration you give others find its way back to you ten times over. Positive thoughts and prayers from way out West!
Hey Bek!
Sending good vibes from Boston! Hope that fever stays down and you are able to be home soon! Love ya!
Keep your head up!
Love ya,
Sammy
Thinking of you, B.
Bekah, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and sending healing thoughts your way.
Connie
Thinking about you everyday! I'm happy you're fever when down but hate hearing you had to return to the hospital. I will good vibe it time 10,000 your way.. love you
Sending you love, dearest Bekah! :)
Bekah and her 2 wondeful MOMs,
You are in my prayers. All 3 stay strong!
Please if I can do ANYTHING please let me know.
Lorraine(Sarah's Lorraine)
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