The doctor confirmed the diagnosis and the nature of the illness, which although serious was treatable using the same autoimmune suppressants administered to patients following organ transplants. But we had to sign a disclaimer because the drugs weren't as yet recognised by the medical board in Spain for the treatment of Lupus. And they turned out to be bloody expensive at $10 a pill!
During the appointment I expressed grave concern at my wife's mental state, which was obvious from her demeanour in front of the consultant, sitting with her head bowed and shaking her head rather than answer his questions. He decided to take her blood pressure, which I seem to remember was incredibly high, so much so that he gave her a tablet to take there and then as well as adding a drug to control blood pressure (Parapres 16) to the prescribed treatment.
So we were sent on our way with the prospect of regular visits to the clinic to monitor her blood and, in particular, the level of leucocytes (whit blood cells) that would be affected by the immunosuppressants.
However, over the next two days my wife became manic.
During the appointment I expressed grave concern at my wife's mental state, which was obvious from her demeanour in front of the consultant, sitting with her head bowed and shaking her head rather than answer his questions. He decided to take her blood pressure, which I seem to remember was incredibly high, so much so that he gave her a tablet to take there and then as well as adding a drug to control blood pressure (Parapres 16) to the prescribed treatment.
So we were sent on our way with the prospect of regular visits to the clinic to monitor her blood and, in particular, the level of leucocytes (whit blood cells) that would be affected by the immunosuppressants.
However, over the next two days my wife became manic.
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