Last Monday my dermatologist agreed that it seemed reasonable to cease using the steroidal cream on my back and chest, and recommended that I just let the rash run its course and just treat the itching with anti-histamines. She also looked at the prescription and herbal supplements I was taking and recommended stopping the omeprazole / prilosec that I was taking to reduce stomach acid just as a preventive stop to avoid another ulcer. So, that's what I did. The dizziness finally got a little better on Friday after I stopped taking the anti-histamines during the day, and my rash is getting less itchy (it usually takes a couple of weeks for any particular patch to stop itching). I have patches down my arms to below my elbows and on my legs down to my ankles, and am hoping that it doesn't spread onto my feet. So, I'm definitely doing better than I was a week ago!
Ed had a slight urinary tract infection this week, which caused his temperature to be elevated Sunday and Monday, but he has gotten his temperature back down and seems to be doing reasonably well. Had his eyes open several days this week, although not open very much today. He's started "moving" his torso on occasion, not just his arms and legs, so that's a nice change.
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We are so excited to hear about Ed's continued progress. God is so amazing -- all things are possible!
We are continuing to pray for all of you --
Maureen, Todd, Em and James
Marion
We hope that your rash is completely cleared up by now. We continue to hold you, Ed and the family in our prayers.
Mike and Margaret S.
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