Saturday, January 15, 2011

John did not have a very good day today. The meds were just not working a lot of the time. At one point he was so rigid that I could not get his leg to bend at all - I must have worked on it for 5 minutes before he could finally make it move a bit and the knee began to bend.
We had arranged with the noontime worker that she would wash his hair today but since he was not feeling well, I suggested we change the plan. However, John said his head was itchy and go ahead and do it anyway. He got through it, but as soon as we were done, he did not even want it dried or combed - he just wanted to lay down and he quickly fell asleep and slept for an hour or more.
When we put him to bed tonight he really cringed and jumped when we touched his back, and there are two little red spots on it. I am praying that he has not got shingles again (he had them about 4 years ago) but the support worker was concerned enough that she called the office and they have put out an alert to all the workers and any that have not had chicken pox will not be allowed to come until he is cleared.

Really have to give it a two thumbs down for today.