Worse Than An IA

Biggest hugs Sarah.  I think you have the complete right to worry and vent and be angry and upset about everything.  Its scary stuff.  (((hugs))) 

Russ Feingold-  probably the most ethical, independent-minded, progressive, principled person in the U.S. Senate-  lost to a tea-party backed millionaire who ran his campaign admitting he had no plan for what to do if he gained office.

I'm not surprised, but I'm very disappointed, and deeply ashamed of 53% of my state.

I don't normally look at this thread, so I'm only just seeing this, but I agree completely.  The only truly honourable wo/man in politics, who did Wisconsin proud.  It's a d*mned shame.   

Sarahjoyhappy, I hope your mom gets better soon!

Sarah, what is the care plan for after she gets home, particularly if she has severe kidney failure?  Is she going to have some in-home help?  What happens next?

Big hugs, sweetie.

They're saying she'll need to visit her GP to see about her kidneys  she may need dialysis- but they've given us no indication besides telling her to see her GP.  I'm here through the week and my sister will stay at the house for a bit.  The hospital here sucks and hasn't given us much indication of any aftercare besides showing my sister how to inject her insulin (she needs injections now) so we're a bit at a loss.   

My sis and I are leaving in a few minutes to pick her up from the hospital.  She'll be more comfortable in her own bed, but I worry about all her health issues.

Thanks for the support ladies, it helps to have people to vent to. 

That's the main thing you need to get all American on them over - her aftercare.  Make sure you understand what's happening & what needs to happen.  Ask lots of questions and then ask them again.  Be a thorn in their sides if you have to be.  When is her next follow up appt with her GP?  Is one of you able to accompany her?  Sadly, on both sides of the pond - the patient or the family needs to be their own advocates, I'm afraid.  Any trouble after you get home, don't hesitate - get on that phone.  Call emergency if you have to.  *Hugs*

Thanks C.  I may need to pick your brain when I get home on *hopefully* Thursday.  Maybe we can do a coffee next week?  Anyway, I'll facebook you or text soon. x

Worried!! My mom has been feeling poorly the past few weeks- been having chest pains and last week she went to the doctor ,got a chest x-ray and has been on prednisone.  My dad rushed her to the ER this morning with severe chest pains again. Thinking it may be heart related instead of chest related. My dad's not answering his phone!

Worried!! My mom has been feeling poorly the past few weeks- been having chest pains and last week she went to the doctor ,got a chest x-ray and has been on prednisone.  My dad rushed her to the ER this morning with severe chest pains again. Thinking it may be heart related instead of chest related. My dad's not answering his phone!

Oh dear.    Sending good thoughts you & your family's way.

Worried!! My mom has been feeling poorly the past few weeks- been having chest pains and last week she went to the doctor ,got a chest x-ray and has been on prednisone.  My dad rushed her to the ER this morning with severe chest pains again. Thinking it may be heart related instead of chest related. My dad's not answering his phone!

Oh gosh, thinking of you!

Sending hopeful thoughts to the mums of PB and Sarah. So worrying, I know.

Sarah, I know just how you feel -- I find myself grumping quietly to myself because I just - don't - want to have DH go through all the hassle of starting dialysis. I've had enough -- 5 family members gone now from various diseases, going through increasing discomfort, fear and pain.  I know I know, we should be grateful there are such things as dialysis and transplants but it really sends me into a spin. Hopefully they'll be able to keep your mum off it for a while yet with meds. and diet. Maybe it's even something she can pull out of completely, so don't despair. The main thing is she's improved.

Worried!! My mom has been feeling poorly the past few weeks- been having chest pains and last week she went to the doctor ,got a chest x-ray and has been on prednisone.  My dad rushed her to the ER this morning with severe chest pains again. Thinking it may be heart related instead of chest related. My dad's not answering his phone!

So sorry L Hope you hear some news soon

Also Sarah, sending you lots of good thoughts and best wishes. I totally appreciate how you can think all of this isn't fair. It isn't fair! I hope she sees more improvement soon x

PB - Well crap! I hope you hear something soon and that it's good news.

Thanks everyone.  Finally got to talk with my Dad, though thank goodness my sisters are like constantly emailing me too. 
Looks like its not her heart- EKG and chest x-rays were again OK,  but she's testing positive in her blood work for blood clots- so they're gonna put her in a CT scan and find out more. 

I  just worry about my mom so much- she's overweight, gets almost no physical exercise (but eats very healthy at least),  is a 2 pack a day smoker and she gets under a lot of stress between various work and family situations.   

Glad to hear it's not her heart, but blood clots aren't good.  Can they put her on a blood thinner, or something to dissolve them without harm? 

 

Glad to hear it's not her heart, but blood clots aren't good.  Can they put her on a blood thinner, or something to dissolve them without harm? 

I think so...