Today Russ has not been feeling well, shaking, shivering and feverish. An appointment had been scheduled today with his main doctor, thankfully.
The diagnosis, after recording a temperature of 102, is an infection. The source is unknown but the doctor thinks perhaps it is coming from the stent in his bile duct.
As of an hour ago they were waiting for a room so Russ can get started on antibiotics. Blood has already been drawn for cultures, although the results will not be back for about 24 hours.
Initially they were going to admit through the ER, so mom and Russ went to the ER. Now, this hospital is in downtown Baltimore and in what you would consider a "lively" part of town. Mom said the time spent in the ER was, "a trip!" It's nice to see they still have their humor and wits about them.
At any rate, they were able to leave the ER and go straight to admitting.
It's important to clear this up or else they will have to postpone the chemo treatments that start Monday. I will post updates as they become available.
Sami
