Fever and Rash Continue

Jackson has been in the hospital since Sunday.  So far, there is no end in sight.  His blood counts are still very low, he is still feverish, and his itchy rash is miserably worse. It now covers well over half his body.  He hates the itching.  He won’t get out of the hospital until his blood counts are up, his fever is gone, and his rash is gone.    

They don’t know the cause of the rash yet.  It could be a virus, a reaction to a medication, or a rare complication from the bone marrow transplant.  They are working to try to figure out the cause, and it will take a bit of time.  All we really know at this point is that it is worse.  One hope we have is that when his blood counts recover, it is at least conceivable that his own body may resolve the fever and the rash. 

Yesterday, the bone marrow doctors sought help from the UCSF dermatologists regarding the rash.  Meanwhile, Jackson has also obtained a 'second opinion' from his own personal dermatologist--his grandpa Jim!      

We often like to put recent photos on the website, but the only recent photos we have of him are the rash pictures, so we've put up this one from our one trip back to Sacramento in early September instead.

 

Reader Comments
Posted by Brendan & Ryan Jobe - October 16, 2008

hi jackon
i hope you get rid of that crazy rash and are feelimg better so we can play trains when i move to sacramento in a few weeks. love brendan and ryan

Posted by Isabella Mahaffey - October 16, 2008

I have had bad rashes before too and they are no fun.  I said special prayers for you last night and asked for you to stop itching.  I hope you feel better soon and can get out of the hospital so you can go home and play with Wyatt.  Hugs and kisses!  XOXOX

Posted by Lobans & Koens - October 16, 2008

Hi there big guy!  We love this picture, you are so handsome!  We hope this bad rash goes away and you have some peace again!  Lots of people are praying for you and asking about you all the time!  We all love you and Wyatt to pieces!  XOXOXO

Posted by The Quigley Family - October 16, 2008

We are praying this awful rash goes away and your blood levels rise asap! Hopefully, the doctors can find something to help the itching. We are only 2 hours away if we can ever do anything at all to help please call! Keep on fighting Jack so you can get back to cruising around on Mater. Much love and a speedy recovery of this setback on your road to recovery.

Posted by Uncle Jeff, Aunt Jamie, Alex, Maggie, and Abigayle - October 16, 2008

Hey Jack....Tell mom and dad to get you lots of good stuff to eat when you get to go home....Hospital food is for the birds little man....Hope that rash gets better soon....hugs and kisses big guy!!!

Posted by Maggie - October 16, 2008

I love you Jack....Hope you feel better soon so that we can have a playover at Grandma’s house.

Posted by The Daily's - October 16, 2008

Hey Jack, I’d be allergic to that damn hospital at this point too.  Be strong and beat it though.. You’re a big boy / tough soldier !!!!

Posted by Auntie Poe Poe - October 16, 2008

Milkman, hopefully Grandpa Jim can figure out this rash, hang in there like you have as a strong young person and hopefully this rash, fever will be gone, blood counts up and then here comes your mater car, texas toast with no greens and french fries with no tops.

xo xo xo
if you need something new to do like a puzzle or a new movie to watch email auntie poe poe and i will send it to you smile.  Love to your family.

Posted by Patricia Contreras & Family - October 17, 2008

Hey Jackson,
That is a gorgeous picture.  I really am rooting for you Big Guy.  I hope this rash goes away soon, I had a really bad one once and they are a bummer.  Continue praying, playing and smiling.  Lots of prayers headed your way.

Posted by Collet Family - October 17, 2008

Hey Jackson,
We are hope you itch that rash away and get home ASAP.  You are always in our thoughts and prayers!

Posted by Sara and Jacob - October 18, 2008

Jackson
I hope your rash goes away soon. We are all praying for you. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the pics you put up for us to see.
Lots of hugs and kisses.

Posted by Reagan, Denise & Greg - October 18, 2008

Keep strong Jackson!  We know you’ll pull through this like you have everything else so far.  You’ve got the best mommy, daddy and little brother ever to help you, and they are so lucky to have you too!  Hug each other lots.
love & hugs,
Reagan, Denise & Greg

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