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Jimmy's temp went up to 100.2 last night.  That's not much fever in a healthy person, but it's worrisome in his situation.  He says I just about drove him crazy around midnight, taking his temperature every 5 minutes, waiting for the Tylenol to kick in.  I was afraid to go to sleep, in case the fever shot up and I needed to take him to the emergency room.

He and I are both convinced that he has another mild case of pneumonia.  This blog has been useful in that I can use it for reference.  I looked back to February 2009, and the circumstances were so similar.  Early X-rays did not show pneumonia, but it was confirmed in later ones. Besides, Jimmy says if you've had pneumonia once, you know when you have it again.

Dr. Lonial called yesterday to check on Jimmy and he approves of everything we'e doing, although he said to discontinue the Levlimid (cancer meds) until he get through this. If Jimmy has not responded to treatment by next Tuesday, we'll need to change antibiotics.

At William's suggestion, I bought this inexpensive oxygen meter, and it has been so helpful.  At the slightest exertion, like standing up and walking to the bathroom , Jimmy's oxygen level dropped into the 70's, his pulse was racing, and he was panting for breath.  I hooked him back up to the oxygen and in a few minutes his levels return to normal.

This is my reading, showing a normal 97% oxygen saturation and 73 pulse tate

I called First America today to bring back an oxygen machine that Jimmy can use 24 hours a day.  The little portable cannister wasn't enough.  This oxygen machine has been a lifesaver!