The Fire Swamp

For some months I have had to have an infusion of a whole blood product called IGG. This is in an attempt to stop infection. I've had many infections a year for a long time. Antibiotics have always handled it but after so many years, the concern is that I will one day get an infection that is resistant to antibiotics. That is the reason for the infusion. The IGG helps my body fight bacteria.
The first time I had the infusion, I was a little sick with usual lupus symptoms, weakness, flu-like pain.
The second time I had the worst pain in my head that I've ever had along with constant vomiting. I went to the ER and was given something to control the pain and nausea.
The third was almost as bad but I was able to bear it without going to the ER. I had been told that having the IV drip more slowly would help. In my case it didn't.
The fourth time I was given Aloxi, a medication given to chemo patients for nausea. It made a huge difference. I still got pretty sick with fever, chills & pain like needles all over but at least the headache wasn't bad and there was no real nausea. (I hate that more than almost anything.) A vast improvement.
This weekend was the fifth. In addition to the Aloxi, I was given a strong steroid. It seems to have worked. I have been a bit weak and haven't felt well but there have been no severe symptoms.
I thought I would be living with severe illness for several days a month and now it looks like an extra few days of rest. I am feeling very blessed. I thank all of the many people who have been praying for me.