Monday, March 12, 2012

Round One went off without a hitch so far

So, the first infusion went quite smoothly.  The nurses came prepared with benedryl, ativan and zophran, all drugs to prevent nausea.   They had room service deliver a sliced up orange and a lemon ice because citrus is also suppose to supress any feelings of nausea.   The good news is Jim hasn't experienced any nausea thus far.   They gave him hydro-cortizone which was intended to prevent any adverse reactions.  It is an auto immune drug to help the body recognize his own cells.  The room smells like creamed corn.  That is the DMSO I mentioned yesterday.  Jim will be putting off that odor for a few days.   All of the drugs made Jim tired so he's sleeping them off right now.  Overall, I have to say we couldn't have asked for it to go any better.  So, now we wait to see how he reacts.

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