(cats, health)

Luigi's vet visit brought no news.

My Wednesday blood work last week revealed low platelets but otherwise normal blood cells. This points to a condition  more rare than the more concerning causes like leukemia. The proposed diagnosis is  an immune system issue known as Immune thrombocytopenia. I go back tomorrow for more  blood tests including  test to  exclude micro-nutrient deficits and HIV. Next week i have a hematology appointment.

Meanwhile, rainy long weekend. Rainy Monday. Monday night was internet and power outages and lots o disrupted sleep. I think we had at least three inches of rain, but i didn't hit record as i called out the measurements as i made them. I do have a recording of my cussing as i realize i hadn't recorded.

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