tpn at home and... a rash?

Mar 17, 2011

I have been home about a week now on 24 hour TPN IV therapy through a PIC line in my arm. Since I have been home, I have left the house only twice - once to go to the pharmacy and another time to go to the lab. Both were a huge ordeal.

I am feeling somewhat miserable - tired all of the time and restless from being in the house. I haven't felt up to doing much - even watching tv seems like a chore. Strangely, a cethartic time passing activity for me has been looking at online recipies. I guess since I can't drink or eat, at least I can dream of food.

I have also chatted with my sister a few times about going on vacation together once I am recovered. It is giving me something to look forward to.

Tonight, however, I developed a mysterious itchy rash on my legs and trunk. I took my temperature and it was 101. I called Dr. Keshishian and he asked me to come see him first thing tomorrow am. I hope this does not mean another hospitalization for me!

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