The homeopathic dose was uneventful. I survived the Benedryl premed because they let me have some lorazepam to keep me from jumping out of the bed. Total boring time about six hours because we waited for labs to come back, then IV start (for just in case rescue), then two hours observation. Next dose day I’m bringing lunch.

Mayo is pioneering at-home monitoring instead of admission for observation. We have a tablet, with a NIBP machine and pulse ox bluetoothed in and a SIM card connection to the Mayo Cellular Therapy floor. Five times/day we take vitals (have to enter oral temperature manually), then speakerphone into their hotline for a mental status exam that includes Nancy relaying how well I perform simple functions. Finally, the nurse gives me a sentence to write and we message them a photo of the result. My handwriting and fine motor function took a hit all by themselves about six months ago, so I’m a bit shocked at the results, but they’re only looking for further deterioration.

Since one of the checkin periods is 23:00-MN I may be doing more updates like this before I can fall back to sleep. Especially with the dexamethasone premed on dose nights and the night after. Wish me luck tonight…