Doing the New Year right!

 Just  a quick update. If you read my previous post titled Life's Little Mysteries, you may recall that I was disappointed in my labs from last Monday. In particular, my absolute neutrophil count (ANC) was very discouraging, because it had plummeted over the course of the previous three blood tests from 2690 to 1160 (normal range is 1800-8300). In fact, it was nearing the level where I would need to resume taking anti-biotics, which carry risk of allergic reaction, and anti-fungals, which are hard on the liver. To be precise, one week ago today, my ANC was 1160. At 1000, I go back on the meds. 

So, I was keenly interested in today's result. I am proud to announce that my ANC today is 2940!! My hemoglobin has also increased to 11.9 (92% of low normal). Hemoglobin, which is present in red blood cells (RBC), as you will no doubt recall, is the protein that carries oxygen to the body's tissues. Pretty important. RBCs are the slowest to regenerate of the blood elements, so it is not surprising that my RBC count is the sole remaining count that is below the normal range. Thank the Lord!

In other news, my Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), comprising such things as liver function, kidney function, pancreas function (blood sugar), etc., has been so stable with every test in the normal range for so long that Dr. Waugh has removed it from my weekly tests. And so, three days into the new year, there is much to celebrate!  

Thank you to all who have been praying with us. Your prayers are doing a world of good. Please, keep up the good work!

Peace. Out.

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  1. gardengirlJanuary 5, 2022 at 12:11 PM

    WOW! Wonderful news Tom! Good to hear your counts are UP^
    Prayers always

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    1. TomJanuary 7, 2022 at 5:51 AM

      Thanks, Kim! Not only are my counts up, but I am feeling great. I've even been tackling some small household projects.

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