Re: update on rick

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thats what melissa says,, now they at least know what they are dealing with! She knows that we're all here pulling and praying for them,,

From: redjaxjm <redjaxjmyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] update on rickTo: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.comDate: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 5:06 PM

Hi all,As most of you have read, we've been very concerned about our lack of replies from Rick and .. I just now got off the phone with and they are back in Tampa as of last week. Rick's infection reared its head again and it seems that they have now identified it as CMV which is cytomeglovirus. As explained to me, Rick was either CMV POS and his donor was CMV Negative or the other way around.. they said that this is NOT life threatening and they will get it figured out. Apparently the two antibiotics they can use to treat this CMV are very hard on the kidneys and Ricks kidney function tests (Creatinine is 2.9) are elevated so they are having to be very careful.She said they took off directly after speaking with the doc at home last Monday and he sent them immediately back to tampa.. she they are there without their computer.. So thats why we havent heard

anything.. but I have found her number and will keep it in my wallet with me as next week we will be in southern calif for 4 days so I will be able to stay in touch and post info to everyone. I will take my roaming wifi card and laptop so I can be in touch. So thats the scoop,, at least he is not in failure or anything so we need to keep them both in our prayers.. I assured to assure Rick that we all care and are praying for them.. She of course in her magnificent way said to thank you all! I will keep you all updated..love to all, jax