Jeff has been sick since Sept 9. Has been to the doctor 2 times but just can't shake this cold. Had some antibiotics but they didn't really touch it. Chest x-ray came back okay (at least I assume so, they never called and they don't for normal results, only if something is wrong.)
Yesterday he had a visit with the oncologist- just a normal 3 month post chemo follow up. All his normal labs came back okay. Dr. H said that he was going to do some immonoglobulin testing just to make sure.
The nurse called with results today. There were three tests.
IgA Normal is 70-400. He was 39.
IgM normal 40-230 him-1 (no, I did not miss a number, that is supposed to be one.)
IgG- normal 700 him-315
Those were NOT the results we were hoping for BUT do explain why his immune system has not been able to fight this cold. He will go in on Nov 4 for some IVIG (immunoglobulins to help boost his immune system) and will have every 4 weeks. I'm not sure for how long.
Now, if I can just figure out why Ryan has also been sick for 7 weeks and unable to shake and stay rid of his stuff. With his ear infection, we are starting the z-pack even though the doctor wants us to wait a couple days and see if it gets better on its own. He is a 13 year old boy and should NOT be sitting on the couch wrapped in blankets every night because he is freezing and feeling like a truck ran over him.
Any prayers are appreciated.
