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It is a difficult situation for your mom and you. It is so hard to see someone struggle mentally/emotionally with this disease as well as deal with the physical aspects. The drugs can and do effect your mental state.
John was at a very critical state at one point in his recovery and we saw the differing attitudes of the hospital staff. To this day, I credit his doc for his positive attitude in that it does make a difference. He projected hope, where other were convinced he wouldn't pull through. John was also very stubborn and was determined to pull through.
I assume they have her on Neupogen (white count growth factor) to boost her wbc. John had zero white cells for a good 3 months and during that period, they had him on several anti-bacterials, anti-virals and anti-fungals to prevent and at times treat infections. Sepsis and fungal infection were the biggest threat as well as c-diff.
Hoping for the best for your mom....M
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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