Colin's Condition - Relapse with another visit to the ER
Relapse with another visit to the ER Journal entry by Laura Benson — Oct 14, 2017 Colin had an infusion called "Reclast" on Wednesday October 10, 2017. The infusion was given to help offset the long term side effects of the high dosage of steroids that he has been taking. Later that evening, Colin became violently ill. Unfortunately he was alone in his room on base. He was able to phone me (Laura) in the early morning. And thankfully I was able to catch a same day flight to DC and get myself up to the base. He was suffering from a severe reaction to the infusion due to his weakened immune system. In addition, I noticed his skin was pink and scaling, which signaled a possible relapse. The base ambulance transported him to the ER and he was later admitted to the hospital. ***** catching everyone up on the past six months: While impatient at Washington Hospital Center's Burn Unit Colin was given three days of infusions called IVIG ...