7PM Jimmy had hung on to a significant fever for the last several days, with its staying high all last night, and topping out at 103. It held steady at 102 all morning, then around noon, he broke into a drenching sweat, and the fever broke. He has slept for much of the afternoon, and his temperature is still normal.

As often happens, one problem gave rise to another: because of the fever, Jimmy was spending more time in bed, and that aggravated his back. To alleviate the back pain, he had to take more pain medication, which made him sleepier and dopier, and a vicious cycle was starting.

Dr. Waller requested that Jimmy's mattress be swapped for one that gives his back more support, and that has helped a lot. If Jimmy is over these fevers now, we can get back to walking, and his back will feel better, and we can get on with the program.