Shortly after I published the last blog update, we had to rush Kira back to the hospital due to excruciating pain in her back which turned out to be a kidney stone. We took her in at 2:30am Friday and after 6 hours in the ER, we got admitted to the hospital and stayed the rest of the day and night. We were discharged Sunday afternoon... *poof* weekend gone!
While kidney stones could be rude coincidence and unlucky timing, it's probably a side effect of the chemo drugs as they dehydrate the patient. We’ve dealt with a lot of dehydration (trips to the ER for IV fluids). When the kidneys don’t have enough flow and get too much sodium, calcium, or sugars, chances are much greater that kidney stones will form. “Dietary factors that increase the risk of stone formation include low fluid intake, and high dietary intake of animal protein, sodium, refined sugars, oxalate, grapefruit juice, apple juice, and cola drinks” (Wikipedia). It’s also hereditary. See all these facts you’re learning!
We had two distinct experiences Thursday and Saturday nights when Kira spent the night in a hospital room (she spent Friday night in ER) that reminded us that it could be much, much worse. Although we are dealing with complications to the chemo drugs, we aren’t dealing with a 17 course chemo treatment plan nor are we trying to force-feed our resistant child that is suffering from severe anorexia. We remain positive and hopeful of an easier final treatment cycle (#4) that starts on November 10th. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, meals, and help with the chores!
Happy Halloween! ~ here comes the holidays!
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