Most everyone has heard of the self, fire retarding technique, “Stop, Drop and Roll…!!!”.

What do you think of when you hear, “hot, perspiring, shivering, and massive leg pain”???  If you thought of severe CRAMPING, you’re right…!!!

Irene had a major episode at dialysis treatment today.  She experienced a 25 minute cramp in her right calf, accompanied with excruciating pain leading to her unconsciousness for a short period of time.  She passed out in the midst of several medical aides trying to bring her relief. She also had another needle infiltration adding insult to injury.

I was notified shortly after 5 p.m. that Irene could not drive home.  Fortunately, our good friend, Tom Steipp, was nearby and drove me to Watsonville in order to recover Irene’s car.  Thanks, Tom…!!! When Tom and I arrived at Satellite Dialysis the medical team was still treating her with oxygen.  Deb, the lead nurse, reported that they didn’t have a good explanation for the SEVERE cramping episode that Irene endured because they were not removing excess fluid from her body.  Removing excess fluid during dialysis can be a root cause of cramping.

Irene’s hobbling because of the lingering effects and nursing the injury to her arm…and the nausea continues to rage.

Hoping for a better tomorrow…!!!

Thanks for caring,
Dave