Just when you think the only thing Karl has to worry about is a kink in his intestines, along comes another issue that’s making him completely miserable. Karl woke up Sunday with a rash all over his body. He said it feels like he has a severe sunburn. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst, Karl said his pain level is at a 7…that’s more severe than it was following surgery. Suffice it to say that Karl is anxious and scared and wondering when he will get back on the road to recovery. And we’re all anxious to have Karl feel better and wonder how we can help. The problem is, we’re pretty powerless at this point and can offer no relief to him. He doesn’t even want to be touched.
Doctors have been running in and out of his room all day. Yesterday they gave him a shot of Benadryl and dressed him with hypoallergenic sheets and cover-ups. Then they thought it was a reaction he was having to an antibiotic he's been receiving intravenously for weeks – vancomycin. They actually have a name for the reaction…it’s called Red Man’s Disease. But today they are postulating that it’s systemic -- that both the pepercillin and the vanco are causing this reaction. So they’ve taken him off those antibiotics and put him on three others.
Needless to say he hasn’t rested very well for the past two evenings and days. We’re hoping some specific prayers from the “warriors” will fend off any further set-backs and take care of this particular situation among others.
I know you’ve been keeping Karl in your prayers, but he’s in need of a booster shot. I know with your help and God’s mercy and grace, Karl can get through this set-back.
With thanks, peace and love,
Kerry
1 comment:
boy oh boy, Not something else... Ive seen it on the floor. It will get better. Like you said its finding the allergic source. You can develop an allergy anytime. Im praying for Karls relief of pain and wishing him restful nights. Tell Karl to hang tuff, better days are ahead....Love to all, Becky
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