Day 6

Dad had another rough night last night. His back is really hurting him again. It mainly affects him when he is lying down and attempts to get up. He spent a good portion of the day lying on the floor, trying to let the heating pad help, but then of course he tries to get up and his back locks on him. He did take the flexoril and his pain medication to try and help him loosen his back so he could get up and walk again.

I was concerned this would happen now that he is off his steroids. Dr. Kahzdan has been talking with the radiologist that reviewed Dad's MRIs to see if there is a bulging area that is pressing on the nerve. He might need another MRI this week when he goes in for chemo again.

This has been pretty frustrating for Dad- to be fine one minute, then try to do something as simple as get up to walk around or go to the bathroom and be hit with pain. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. We really need for him to stay positive right now for his health, and this pain makes it difficult.