Sunday, July 30, 2006
I'm (j) updating the blog today. R's leg is bothering him so much and he's so uncomfortable.
He saw Dr. L (family dr.) on Thurs. and he prescribed him Neurontin for the nerve pain/damage. This medication should eventually relieve some pain and discomfort. The dosage starts out low and he increases it every 3-4 days. So, currently he is taking 300mg and he can work his way up to 900-1000mg, but you have to increase by 100mg every 3-4 days. It will take awhile!
R had first outpatient PT (physical therapy)on Thurs.-went very well. It was an evaluation. He will start PT 3x week. It was nice to see his physical therapist (M) and Dr. K (physical medicine dr) at Healthsouth. He will have OT (occupational therapy) evaluation on Mon.
R has another PET scan on Wednesday. August 7 and 8 meet with radiation oncologist and medical oncologist to finalize radiation and chemo plan.
R was in so much pain this week with his foot that he had to take pain medication. R hasn't needed anything for pain since 3rd day after surgery!
R and I got out of the house on Friday, went to Borders and had coffee and purchased two books. Little outings like this are physically and mentally exhausting for him.
R is getting better day by day, it's just a sloooooooooooooooow process!
R looks forward to reading everyone's comments, so please keep them coming.
We all wanted to thank everyone for all the support and prayers.
He saw Dr. L (family dr.) on Thurs. and he prescribed him Neurontin for the nerve pain/damage. This medication should eventually relieve some pain and discomfort. The dosage starts out low and he increases it every 3-4 days. So, currently he is taking 300mg and he can work his way up to 900-1000mg, but you have to increase by 100mg every 3-4 days. It will take awhile!
R had first outpatient PT (physical therapy)on Thurs.-went very well. It was an evaluation. He will start PT 3x week. It was nice to see his physical therapist (M) and Dr. K (physical medicine dr) at Healthsouth. He will have OT (occupational therapy) evaluation on Mon.
R has another PET scan on Wednesday. August 7 and 8 meet with radiation oncologist and medical oncologist to finalize radiation and chemo plan.
R was in so much pain this week with his foot that he had to take pain medication. R hasn't needed anything for pain since 3rd day after surgery!
R and I got out of the house on Friday, went to Borders and had coffee and purchased two books. Little outings like this are physically and mentally exhausting for him.
R is getting better day by day, it's just a sloooooooooooooooow process!
R looks forward to reading everyone's comments, so please keep them coming.
We all wanted to thank everyone for all the support and prayers.
# posted by No Rain In Arizona @ 8:07 AM 
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Gee, Neurontin! I in Ohio should be able to help you out with that! Glad the PT and OT are coming along quickly.
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