Blood Clots

Remember the 45 minutes of pain E. was in last night after receiving his Dilantin? Well, maybe the blood clots were part of the problem! His right arm is swollen and has some discoloration. He has complained numerous times about the pain in that arm, but it definitely hit an all-time-high last night. Anyways, this afternoon, they finally did an ultrasound on his arm and we are told there are "multiple blood clots" in his arm. We are assuming they are superficial as he was told to keep warm blankets on his arm until the doctor reviews the ultrasound in the morning. I'm not sure what can be done since he cannot take blood thinners due to his brain surgery (they won't even flush his port with Heparin which is what the usual procedure is). Hopefully the doctor will just say that the blood clots will resolve themselves. (On a positive note, E. is now taking the Dilantin in oral pill form.)

E. was able to take another stroll around the floor, even at a quicker pace than this morning. It sure zaps his energy though and he's been dozing ever since. I am going to encourage him to take an evening walk before bedtime as the physical therapist recommended getting up and walking three times a day. E.'s personal walker was also delivered this afternoon. Anyone up for a little episode of "Pimp My Walker"? Just think of the possibilities. :)