Son's journey for a crohns treatment hit a speed bump

[fishgutzy]

Our son has crohns. As many know, he also won a recent battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma. His oncologist believes that humira caused the cancer and is opposed to any more biologic treatment for crohns.
He had 2 bad flare ups in a month with bleeding. So he was directed to go to the ER today. CT showed thickening of the intestinal wall and scaring. They died him up with morphine and are holding him over night for more tests.
He's been through so much. Yet he's taking this in stride.
His colleagues sent him a group picture of support for him.

 

[Diverdad]

Tell him to hang in there, y’all got this.

 

[xnavysalvage]

His attitude is a testament
Praying for full recovery for him🙏

 

[Inglis]

Incoming prayers

 

[fishgutzy]

He's keeping his sense of humor, for sure.

 

[Sp00ks]

Our son has been in the hospital THIS time for 65 days. Acute Pancreatitis. I know what you are going through. Sounds like your son has had a hard road as well. Prayers out to Esteban. Attitude has a lot to do with the healing process.

 

[Average Joe]

@fishgutzy and @Sp00ks prayers for you sons. It’s difficult to watch your child in a battle that you cannot help physically. Keep encouraging them, attitude is part of the battle.

 

[noway2]

@fishgutzy tell Esteban he's got a whole crew rooting for him and sending well wishes.

 

[fishgutzy]

Right now, he's most upset about missing gym time. 😉😄😁😆
He was the first patient the cancer unit had ever seen gain muscle during chemo. 😉

 

[MacEntyre]

@fishgutzy and @Sp00ks prayers for you sons.

Yes, prayers sent for both sons.

 

[Sandman_NC]

Praying for you all.

 

[fishgutzy]

Looks like another night. More tests and waiting for results.
He just wants to go home, then go to the gym.
Update.
They released him Sunday evening.
They will be recommending Budesonide. It is a newer steroid that, in pill form, targets the intestinal track in crohns patients. Doesn't have the nasty side effects of prednisone. And is approved for long term use.