October 13, 2005
October 13, 2005 | Updates
Just a quick update. I have found a doctor in Salt Lake that is willing to do hyperbaric treatments on Samuel. I just want to ease anyone’s mind that might think hyperbaric is an “experimental” thing. It is not. It is approved by the FDA for things like carbon monoxide poisoning, severe burns, poor circulation to limbs and other problems. But it is not approved for the treatment of brain injury simply because there have not been enough studies to show that it helps improve brain function. But there is so much evidence that it may have benefits that many hospitals, including LDS hospital, are currently doing studies to see if it does benefit those with brain injuries.Anyhoo, this doctor is in South Salt Lake and we are hoping to go down there within the next few weeks. Samuel will need one treatment a day, five days a week for 8 weeks. Because he is so adverse to riding in a car, I will probably take him down on Mondays and back on Fridays. I’m wondering if I have any family or friends close to that location that would even dare to put us up at nights during the weeks. (We have a lot of baggage that comes with us!) I am also going to call the Ronald McDonald house and see if they would consider taking us again. But, I would still be interested in a list of people close to that location who might be willing to stop by the Ronald McDonald house once a day for about 1/2 an hour or so to help with Samuel’s therapies. (We could obviously rotate people, so one person wouldn’t have to come every day.) There are a few things in his therapies that take 2 people to implement.
I’m just thinking out loud here and can’t tell you exactly what we’ll decide to do in the end. But this will help me know our options better. So if we end up not needing to stay with anyone or not needing volunteers, no getting offended, OK? 
Again, I’m just trying to figure out what might or might not work out. You can email me at thejewkes@comcast.net. Again, don’t be upset if I don’t email you back. I get your emails and am so greatful for them and would love to get back to everyone. But, we just have a lot going on right now. (I guess you all know that, huh?)
Thanks everybody, for being so willing to help out. It makes things better just knowing everyone cares so much. Keep up the prayers! Samuel’s posturing is getting better little by little each day. And we know it is because of all your prayers and faith!
Love,
Teresa, Tom, Samuel & Boys
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