Dad's Hospital stay

Just a quick note to update you all. I will write more later, but I have been up at the hospital for 36 hrs + with work and Dad and I am really tired.

The MRI showed two compression fractures of his vertebrae---this is from the myeloma weakening his spine. His spine is in bad shape, very weak and very prone to breaking. There is also a weakening of another vertebra. These fractures are causing the back pain and spasms. Now we know the cause

Dad hasn't been drinking or eating. He is getting IV fluids to stay hydrated.

Dad woke with a fever this morning and had some vomiting. We think there might be an infection somewhere. They sent blood and urine to check for infection and started him on antibiotics.

Dad is also having a hard time breathing because of the pain and his belly is swollen making it difficult to breath. He is on oxygen to help keep his oxygen levels up in his blood.

It looks like he will be in the hospital for the next several days. He is on heavy pain medications and is snowed most of the time or in pain. He really can't talk much to anyone and hasn't been able to answer calls.

Lots of new doctors coming to look at him---a back specialist, infectious disease specialist, a new internal medicine doctor, lung specialist plus physical therapy.

I know everyone is anxious for more news. I promise I will write more tomorrow. Keep praying.