There is a large lymph node behind each ear, into which the brain fluid drains. This is what is enlarged behind Byron's right ear. This is similar to when you have a cold or sore throat and the gland enlarges in the neck. This gives the doctors a hint that there is some sort of infection in the brain. This is coupled with the increasing white blood cells, which are clearly fighting some sort of infection.
This is all not terribly uncommon with this kind of surgery but unfortunate. If the little lymph node doesn't reduce in size by morning there are other tests on the table, a test for Meningitis which involves a tap for spinal fluid, an MRI or a cat scan.
This is an inner city emergency room and yet the energy is fairly calm. The air quality is not great, it feels a bit low on oxygen, but in general it could be worse. It's not like a TV Emergency Room at all 😁
We have Siddha Yoga chants playing on loop and this is helping. Byron is much less agitated now. He has had a little melatonin for sleep, and the other medicines will be coming shortly.
I believe he will sleep well in this little private cubby. Me - well we'll see. I don't have a bed or even a comfortable chair, but there are actually entire families in the hallways so we are grateful.
Just got a cot! All is well now - zzzz
Praying for continued healing, clarity about the infection and the solution, and a full recovery and vibrant health 💛
ReplyDeleteHi Denise... hopefully they can manage this pretty quickly without a lot of invasive procedures. I’m keeping you all in my prayers today.
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