7 p.m.

Thanks for checking in.

Irene had a BRUTAL day. 

The medical team terminated dialysis treatment 20 minutes early because the PAIN was so piercing.  The nerves in her arm/fistula region were at a 9+ on a scale of 1-10. 

The unending NAUSEA, too, was also at a 9+ on a scale of 1-10. 

She’s been trying to sleep all afternoon but hasn’t been able to do so…the chronic “fatigue factor” has been agonizing. 

The medical team has concluded that the FISTULA needs examination by a surgeon to make sure it’s functioning properly. 

In the meantime, the medical team will try yet another attempt with 2 additional needle entry points. 

BRUTAL is the defining word for Irene’s experience today.

Stay tuned…and thanks for caring,
Dave