Update on David Welch 4/20

Sherry posted this update on David for Thursday, April 20: David was more restless today, made noises but no words. He was mostly unresponsive. The endocrinologist is concerned about a tumor they found on his pituitary gland that might be contributing to his lack of improvement due to low cortisol production. Cortisol is vital to getting well, so they will be giving him shots for that. The lung doctor discontinued all his meds due to his inability to swallow and his inability to expel the carbon dioxide from his lungs, even with the bi-pap. The hospitalist requested another CT (since they were unable to finish the MRI yesterday because he couldn't follow directions to be still, hold his breath, etc.) They did the CT about 1:00 today, and we await results. All the doctors are concerned that he is not improving and is in fact, much worse than when he came in. This afternoon we noticed that he is not moving his right arm and leg, so it seems (to me) highly possible he has had another stroke. The CT should give that info, hopefully tomorrow. So, we wait. Again, thank you all so much for your sustaining prayers!!