Thursday, February 2, 2017

Jay has been hospitalized

Jay has been declining each day this week. He fell again this morning, luckily just an abrasion on his hip. But because he is unable to walk or transfers himself from a seat to a chair he has been put in the hospital, for his safety and also to try to keep him comfortable. 

His ammonia levels are coming down, now at 80. His confusion is better. Unfortunately he is unable to  speak clearly or move very well. He did have chemo today, which will probably be his last treatment. There is swelling in his brain which is causing the issues. They have tried high dose steroids and also using a needle to pull the fluids from his brain. But things are still not improving. 

He will have another MRI this tonight to see if they can determine what is going on and if they can help him.

I'll try to update when we know more. Keep us in your prayers. 

8 comments:

  1. Please tell Jay that Kelly and Amanda are praying for him and your family. We all worked together when we first came into the government.

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  3. We are praying daily for strength, healing and peace. The Hinton Family

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  4. Sending prayers for you all for comfort and peace.

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  5. Hi Beth, I am a friend of Jay's from almost 20 years ago when I was in med-school and he was in Ohio for work. I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this. I am praying for Jay, you and your beautiful family every day for healing and strength.

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  6. So sorry to hear this Beth. Praying for you all constantly.

    Carin and John

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  7. So sorry Beth!! Praying for Jay and your family!!

    Greg and Tonja

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