Dad is HOME!!!
He was discharged yesterday afternoon, I've never seen him so happy as when we finally got to blow that clambake. We both practically skipped all the way to the car.
The final verdict is still that this whole thing was inflammation from an autoimmune response, but no one can seem to identify the exact trigger. Just that this again is "extremely rare and unexpected". No matter what the trigger though, the treatment is a course of steroids so I suppose it doesn't matter. It would just be nice to know. They said it could be remnant inflammation from the prior encephalitis, something in the environment, or something related to the thyroid. So we'll just keep close watch and make sure it doesn't happen again.
As for Dad, he's really doing fantastic. The weakness in his left arm/hand is now minor and the visual field deficit is improving. He will be going to outpatient OT and PT and has an appointment in May with an awesome neuro-opthamologist to address the vision.
I have more details, but I'm running late for work so I'll try to get another post in soon this week. Just wanted to pass on the news that he's HOME.
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