AML: Good News, Good News

So there has not been much to tell lately.  I continue to do pretty well.  Just some lingering stomach issues and a mild rash.  Both of which I think are being caused by the meds and not from the actual transplant.  In other words, no Graft vs Host symptoms yet.  Keep in mind we should see some minor GvH issues, but it's early and they have me on drugs to prevent it for now. 

On to the good news, good news...
Last Friday during labs they ordered a couple of tests to check what percentage of my cells were my cells and what were the donor cells.  There are 2 tests one for t-cells (immune system) and a different one to check the platelets, white blood cells and  red blood cells.  100% of my blood cells (platelets, WBC, and RBC) are donor cells.  It can't get any better then that.    90% of my T-cells are donor cells and 10% are mine.  This is to be expected since I am on immuno-suppressant drugs.  When they wean me off those it will go to 100% donor cells. 

So this is good stuff.   Day + 38 and donor cells are doing their job. 

In other news...   I had been having to go in for almost daily infusions of Magnesium.  The tachrolimis causes me to lose Magnesium.  This would take anywhere from 1-4 hours and kept me tethered to the hospital.  On Saturday we started "home" infusions.  I get shipped a bottle of magnesium and saline, and can infuse myself each day.  It is very easy.  And the best part is no more hospital.  I have transferred back to the clinic and only go twice a week now.  Mondays and Thursdays. 

Only down side is I seem to be a little sensitive to IV magnesium.  I bothers my stomach a bit... but heats me up (fells like I am cooking from the inside out) and causes sore muscles or discomfort I have to be a bit more significant.  We're experimenting with when to do the infusions to avoid this.  I am thinking we'll probably start doing them at bed time.  Hopefully I can just sleep through it. 

We'll see.  The magnesium is the only major complication I have at this time and it really is minor compared to what others are going through.  I credit all the prayers and good vibes for how I am doing so far.  It's all been good news...

The kids will be up this weekend again!