I just heard back from Dr. Rodriguez’s office. Bad news. But, not awful. Ryan’s white blood cells are high at 12.5 (normal is below 10.0). This means an infection is brewing. I seem to have caught it early enough to begin treatment at home. Only time will tell.
We also know, from the make-up of his white blood cells that the are certain component of the white blood cell is too high (as a percentage), indicating a bacterial infection. Ryan will begin a 10-day course of antibiotics beginning this afternoon.
Granted, it is wonderful that this was detected early but every time he is put on antibiotics it’s like taking a bullet from his arsenal. When you read about people suffering from or succumbing to complications of brain injury, this is one of the several things that are meant. Eventually they become resistant to antibiotics from use in repeated bouts of urinary tract and respiratory infections.
Then, after some years along comes the day when nothing works to clear the infection.
My prayers continue for Ryan. And please stop thinking about future antibiotics and how they will work on Ryan. I am sure Ryan is not a candidate for some drug resistant bacteria and even with the tinest remote, remote posibility there are plenty of other antibiotics available and new one’s being discovered.
Still here. Always here. Forever.
In love and in prayer,
Keri, My Frankie, and Family
Can the Candex and probiotics and others you are talking about be put on the Amazon Wish List to be purchased by readers? Things like that that you give everyday we can help with. Some folks just fall onto this website and want to help and this is their way to do that. Kudos to you Ken for being way on top of Ryan and his norm, some places would have let him get septic before they noticed a change!! You da man!
Done! Thank you.
Dear Ken ,Like Paula says ,Ryan has been on my mind all day Praying for the antibiotics to work and Ryan will feel better real soon ,Thank God you keep so up to date on Ryans changes Always here and praying for Ryan to feel Better ,Thank you for keeping us posted on his condition and peace to you too Ken love.Gail
Hello Ken, you and Ryan have been on my mind all day. Praying for swift healing for Ryan so that he will be ready for IBRF when they return. Of course Ryan will be in my prayers all night long. Love & hugs, Paula
Your diligence, incredible instinct and observation proved to be a gift to your son. Saving Ryan from a trip to the hospital is a blessing indeed. Praying for the antibiotics to quickly eradicate any infection brewing. Continued strength for you, Ken.
We use Flora-Smart by Renew Life found in the health food store and it is 6 billion with ten strains of good bacteria. Not familiar with Bacid and when I just Googled it I did not find a dosage. There are some liquids sold in the refrigerated section of health food stores that have a lot more. There are so many different kinds but I would just up your dosage during this time. I also make Water Kefir which is full of probiotics to suplement (Kefir without the dairy). The point is that you are giving him something to effect the kill off of good bacteria by the antibiotics but I am preaching to the choir. I don’t think you can OD on probiotics or be over cautious. The garic is good. I also know the Oil of Oregano is very good too for times like these as a precaution.
The Candex is great. It is a little spendy too, but it works great. More info on Fungus I suggest http://www.knowthecause.com
Way back in Archives to refresh my memory. I am impressed with the “stuff” I learn here (actually, invaluable info that I pass on to others!). Thanks for this one, Vicky.
Ken,
I am thankful that you have the equipment you do to monitor Ryan so that you are aware early on when something is happening. I am thankful that you have taken responsibility for the care of your son and have taken the initiative to learn what you need to know to be able to monitor Ryan and make sense of the stats you collect. We both know that a trip to the hospital is a danger unto itself, rather than a good thing, and it is debilitating and life threatening just to go there.
May I suggest increasing his probiotics and purchase some Candex if you have not heard about it. Candex (brand name) breaks down the wall of fungus, and it dissipates from the body, It is hard to get rid of fungus if the walls are not broken down. This is a GREAT product and we have used it a lot. It is a prophylactic against the antibiotics which I am sure you know he needs this. Also I might suggest juicing plants with anti-viral and anti-fungal properties such as ginger, garlic, grapefruit see extract, clove oil, oregano oil.
I would definitely go for the CANDEX and keep it in your arsenal. Hope this helps.
Praying,
Vicky
Vicky, we currently give 2 doses of the probiotic Bacid. What amount do you advise?
Also, I give 1 large clove of garlic/day. Is this enough in your opinion.
Will look into Candex.
Ken,
Every day I thank God that you are Ryan’s caregiver….your instincts are always right on.
Lifting you all up in prayer, as always.
Carla
Amen, Carla.