Julie, Lara, and I arrived at Mayo Clinic on Friday morning at 8:05 a.m. I was admitted to the Clinical Research Unit (Charlton Building, 7th floor - if you happen to be in Rochester on one of the coming three Fridays). The nurse did some preliminary work, including giving me a Benedryl to help with any allergic reactions. The infusion started at approximately 9:30 a.m., after a steriod was administered via the IV. The nurse checked my vitals every 15 minutes, and increased the infusion rate periodically. At one point, I began to have a reaction to the medicine. My face became flushed, and my head itched quite a bit! The nurse stopped the infusion for 20 minutes, until the symptoms were gone. She then resumed the infusion and it went without any further complications. I felt quite normal the entire time.
Julie and I busied ourselves watching "The Office" and Lara explored the room. All things considered, it was a pleasant day.
My friend, Scott Offord, recently put together a request on my behalf to help with my medical expenses. I am humbled by this request and grateful for both his friendship and desire to help. He wrote up this:
I am a friend of Peter Schott. We worked together in the D.R. I have always been impressed with his commitment to helping others.Recently, as you might know, peter was diagnosed with a form of Nephritis that decreases kidney function. He is currently involved in a research study that might help in Peter's treatment.I would like to help Peter and his new family during this difficult time of transition in their life right now.The smallest amount will help... will you offer your kindness by donating to Peter's medical expense fund today? Just click "ChipIn" and you can pay with your credit card or Paypal account.
Scott Offord
If you are interested in helping or learning more, please go to: http://www.scottofford.com/z/peter.html
Feel free to share the link with your friends and family.
Julie and I will continue to keep you updated on this situation.
3 comments:
Peter, I don't think we've met-I'm Shannon's husband, Dustin. We'll be praying that the Rituximab does its job!
Hey Pete, I was wondering when things were going to start. I hope you guys are doing well and that the treatment helps. Hug the girls for me, especially Julie. Love you guys!
Thanks! We're hoping it does the job, too. The treatment has been going well thus far, meaning no adverse side effects. Hopefully it's going well in the sense that it is also effective.
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