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O Ascites, Ascites, wherefore art thou Ascites?

8/31/2017

11 Comments

 
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
Baltimore, Maryland

Health update

As you might recall from your high school English class, wherefore means why, not where. The question that my doctors are asking, now that the MRI of my liver was also normal, can be rephrased as:

"Why in the world is there ascites (fluid) accumulating in my belly?"

Unfortunately, to quote my nationally-renowned oncologist, with both MD and PhD degrees and thirty years of research experience under his belt, the answer is:

"We haven't the foggiest idea."
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Huh?

The official name for my current condition is non-cirrhotic portal hypertension, which decodes as: elevated blood pressure in the veins leading back to the liver that is not caused by damage to the liver itself. The increased blood pressure forces fluid (remember, we're mostly water) through the vein walls and into the belly.

The search is now on for the source of that elevated blood pressure, starting with a liver specialist. Until this hypertension is dealt with, any bone marrow transplant takes a back seat.
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Music

When we're not scouring through Wikipedia masquerading as portal hypertension researchers, we're listening to a lot of music. Here are a few that have caught my attention lately:

Pictures

Here are some photos that we've either taken or collected in the last week. ​​​
11 Comments
Cousin Hyman
8/31/2017 04:20:15 pm

"..my nationally-renowned oncologist, with ... thirty years of research experience under HIS belt,..."

....time to deploy such expertise 'wherefore' this is happening under YOUR belt! :)

Seriously, a medium-sized OY! and thoughts and prayers with you!

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Kathy Wommack
8/31/2017 06:07:15 pm

Josh- your blog is always so impressive and detailed! Incredible! I'm thinking of you guys everyday! Let's get Perry Mason on the job! Sending thoughts and prayers!

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Rebecca Nathanson
8/31/2017 11:07:14 pm

I think we need Dr House!!!

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Jennifer Payne
8/31/2017 06:54:03 pm

You better be holding that leprechaun pillow tomorrow at 3:30 when your alma mater plays Temple!

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bev bley
8/31/2017 09:20:49 pm

Thank you again so much Josh for sending updates, great pictures, and keeping in communication. We are always holding you and Alison in our prayers and thoughts. Love it that you are getting away and keeping busy. At least none of us has to deal with a hurricane . Love to you both

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Ruth Ann Scott
8/31/2017 10:28:46 pm

Love ❤️

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Beth Davis
9/1/2017 11:48:33 am

Just like your body to provide a new puzzle for modern medicine to solve! Love the pix! Thanks for the update...as always, holding you close to my heart in thoughts and prayers.

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JC
9/2/2017 01:13:47 pm

No matter how many degrees and education one has, only God knows. Keep having Faith, and God WILL show you the way.

We continue to have you in our hearts and daily prayers, as does a team of friends you've never met. I hope knowing this gives you a little more strength.

Look ve, j&r

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Donna Murphy
9/3/2017 07:51:54 am

Sending prayers, love and strength to you and all your wonderful family!!!!

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Becky and Dave Simmons
9/4/2017 04:37:27 pm

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Love and prayers to both.

Becky and Dave

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Suzanne & Tori
9/5/2017 11:51:15 pm

Appreciate the updates and stories... and love to see the photos and all the smiles. Thinking of you guys and sending our best.

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