Monday, August 18, 2008

Another blood draw!

We just had another blood draw. And the results:

Creatinine (the indicator of kidney function) DROPPED 0.3! We were told about 1 1/2 years ago that the creatinine will never changed unless it increased. Once there is kidney failure, we will have that number increase or remain the same every time. So we chalk that up to all the prayers on Daniel's behalf! Thanks for helping with that miracle! His kidney function went from 11.89% to 12.86% YEAH!!

BUN (the indicator of Nitrogen in his system and dehydration) went up from 93 to 103. When it was 126 He was hosptialized. I fear that will happen. It also is an indicator of kidney function and filtration.

Potassium (which is in EVERY food out there!) went down from 4.6 to 3.9! YEAH!

Phosphorus is high, but he takes a binder to help eliminate that. So I wonder if they'll increase that dosage.

So.....we'll see what they tell us! We leave for the hospital one week from today! Tears of Joy were shed today instead of sadness over the creatinine level. Thank you for ALL the prayers, thoughts and fasting....putting his name in the temples and everything! It is working! THANK YOU!

4 comments:

Valerie said...

Hooray! Good news! We added you to the temple prayer roll in Las Vegas on Friday! I hope all continues to go well.

Mom, Wife, and, Student said...

Yeah!! That is so great.

Marc and Cindy said...

That's wonderful! We pray all will continue to go so well! Love, the Grows

Unknown said...

Hey Amy!! I just found your blog! Just wanted to let you know that you guys are in our prayers!