[Rentzi]

Well, cbc today shows further decrease in white blood count, down to 1.9, ANC 608. WBC has been falling steadily over the last week and a half. Last Friday was his last dose of prednisone. I would imagine if his ANC drops further he will have to go back on Levaquin and Flucanozole. Today his platelets were up to 14 after being 11 on Wednesday. Is that normal for them to rise and drop like this? This is our first experience where we have seen rises in platelets on his own without a transfusion. What can I do as a caregiver to help keep his spirits up? I have noticed how these drops are causing him to be discouraged. I keep telling him that several of you experienced the drops after prednisone too. If you could tell me what you as patients needed from your significant others, I would greatly appreciate it. I adore this man and it's hard to see him struggling so.