My blood pressures have been running pretty low because of all the bleeding which is causing me to be light headed even sitting down. I'm also needing more oxygen because I am struggling for air quite a bit.
They also put me on vitamin K and a high dose of IV steroids daily. Because of the steroids, my blood sugars have been running extremely high so they've had to put me on an insulin drip which means they are checking my blood sugar every hour. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to use my fingertips soon because they will be so sore from all the pokes.
To add to my already complicated list of problems, I now, again, have to worry about blood clots. Since my last ultrasound, about a month ago, I have made two new clots. Which means that I am forming them without any kind of IV access and that is even more dangerous.
Tomorrow, I am scheduled with Interventional Radiology to have a BAE (Bronchial Artery Embolization) since we've been waiting so long for the hemoptysis to stop on its own and hasn't.
I got a lovely visit from my family and Mr. Buddy Bones (our Shih-tzu) yesterday. He was a bum the entire time he was here. All he did was sleep on dad's lap... He did pull my IV pole for me though when I walked to the tunnel with my family before they left. Justin also spent the night with me this weekend.
Other than all of that, I can't think of anything else to say. If I find out anything else, I will try to update again! Until next time, farewell!
