PRYR RQST For Mom (Update Post #44, 70)
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Breeta
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Prayers going up!
I don’t know the back story on your dear mom, but I will share this in case it helps someone else, too. My dh’s mom had this sudden dementia/paranoia. It turned out it was the meds she was taking. I think she had a UTI too. I mean his mom literally called the cops saying her son (dh’s brother) was kidnapping her. It was very sudden. She ended up being ok, was checked out at the hospital and recovered. She lived several years afterwards, managing breast cancer.
God knows your need. He is there. Lean on him. I pray his presence comforts you.
I don’t know the back story on your dear mom, but I will share this in case it helps someone else, too. My dh’s mom had this sudden dementia/paranoia. It turned out it was the meds she was taking. I think she had a UTI too. I mean his mom literally called the cops saying her son (dh’s brother) was kidnapping her. It was very sudden. She ended up being ok, was checked out at the hospital and recovered. She lived several years afterwards, managing breast cancer.
God knows your need. He is there. Lean on him. I pray his presence comforts you.
day late
money? whats that?
I guess the best way to describe my relationship with my mother is to say this;
As an infantry vet, who knows what he is saying and not just mouthing words, I WILL at any time voluntarily step in front of a bullet if that is what it takes to protect her. I will NOT ask why, nor will I count the cost. That said,
My thanks for prayers offered and any yet to be offered. Mom is in the hospital tonight. The blood test and CT scan both came back with zero problems. Urine will be done in the morning. My brother is with her tonight and everything else is up in the air waiting on test results. It is a hell of a note to sit here and wish for my mother to be sick with some kind of disease, rather than the beginning of mental collapse.
Again thanks, and may The Lord bless you for it.
Lilbitsnana
On TB every waking moment
Adding my prayers
patriotgal
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Praying
ParanoidNot
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Prayers sent
I just saw a tv show recently where this subject came up. If the dementia came on pretty suddenly you might make sure she is hydrated. The lady in the show wouldn't drink water because she didn't want to be incontinent at night. The people caring for her brought her water but she would just pour it out when they weren't looking. It would be great if it were such a simple fix.
RememberGoliad
Veteran Member
Prayer sent up. Hammer 'em on the UA until it gets done.
And, if it comes back with bugs in it, start on SOMETHING, pending the culture & sensitivity growout. Most docs will do that, something broad spectrum and then react when the results come back. Thinking is, if there's bugs, waiting for C&S does nothing, but starting treatment on an educated guess just might do something.
And re your devotion to your mom... a tip of the hat and my respect, sir. Moms earn that by being moms. She's got a great reward that her offspring realizes that! Job well done, Mom.
And, if it comes back with bugs in it, start on SOMETHING, pending the culture & sensitivity growout. Most docs will do that, something broad spectrum and then react when the results come back. Thinking is, if there's bugs, waiting for C&S does nothing, but starting treatment on an educated guess just might do something.
And re your devotion to your mom... a tip of the hat and my respect, sir. Moms earn that by being moms. She's got a great reward that her offspring realizes that! Job well done, Mom.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Praying! Vitamin B levels ok??
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
When I was in the nursing home for rehab, ( and in the hospital) i gave my kids money to buy big mixed bags of WRAPPED CHOCOLATE CANDY from COSTCO -mini-snickers, milky way, mint patties, reeses, kit kat, and other bars (i cant remember them all) FOR THE NURSES, AIDES , CLEANING STAFF AND LAB PEOPLE WHO EVEN JUST ENTERED MY ROOM. It was in a big "Thank you" bowl.
They could have all they wanted.
Just showing my appreciation, made them much more appreciative and responsive to my needs. I kept it stocked,
I think i went thru 3 or 4 big COSTCO bags in the ALMOST 6 month in the nursing home.
It definatly helps with attitude.
They could have all they wanted.
Just showing my appreciation, made them much more appreciative and responsive to my needs. I kept it stocked,
I think i went thru 3 or 4 big COSTCO bags in the ALMOST 6 month in the nursing home.
It definatly helps with attitude.
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Old Gray Mare
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Praying the morning brings you and your family good news.
Heliobas Disciple
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Adding my prayers for your mom.
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Praying for all y'all.
I'm sure they checked her sodium levels. My grandmother did the same thing...we were 300 miles away but got a relative to have her moved to a different hospital and they immediately discovered her sodium was low. Still, it took several days to get her back to normal once that happened.
Adding my prayers for a complete recovery!
Adding my prayers for a complete recovery!
Yes.
ah. Wise woman! ALWAYS ply the nursing staff with chocolates.
We got a weird glass this year for nurses week (from the DON and ADON mind you). Not ONE BIT OF CHOCOLATE!! I was not impressed. These people should know better.
luluwhtbrd
Veteran Member
I totally understand the “hoping for disease” thing. Alzheimer’s is a thief. Keep us posted. Prayers continue.
day late
money? whats that?
Prayer works. My brother told us earlier that Mom is responding well to treatment and by mid-morning was her old self again. A head shrinker came by and had a 1/2-hour chat with Mom. She told my brother she was sure the problem is medical, not psychological. She left and about an hour later returned with the department head and two other doctors. Again a 1/2-hour chat, a huddle in the corner of the room and the announcement that all doctors present agreed with the first one's diagnosis. Still, a little more testing to be done to pin-point what they believe is the infection that caused this and work out a treatment plan. Due to not sleeping for 48 hours, Mom was out of it today and they didn't want to disturb her, so the urine sample wasn't taken until late afternoon. We'll find out what it says tomorrow. All in all, there is a good chance that Mom will be released late tomorrow or sometime Saturday.
Again, my many thanks for all the prayers. As you may well imagine, it has been something of an emotional roller-coaster ride. But I think we're slowing down for the stop now.
Again, my many thanks for all the prayers. As you may well imagine, it has been something of an emotional roller-coaster ride. But I think we're slowing down for the stop now.
jward
passin' thru
Oh my. I'm sorry I'm late to this prayer party, but will definitely make up for the lost time.
So thankful you've reached a good place and appear to have a good medical team watching over your dear mom.
The roller coaster never really stops, but you'll find you have the support and strength to meet every single challenge, and there will be more than a few days like this one that leave you rejoicing. : )
:: hot tea n warm hugs ::
So thankful you've reached a good place and appear to have a good medical team watching over your dear mom.
The roller coaster never really stops, but you'll find you have the support and strength to meet every single challenge, and there will be more than a few days like this one that leave you rejoicing. : )
:: hot tea n warm hugs ::
Glad the docs aren't blowing it off and are still searching for the infection. If you can, see if you can get a gerontologist on board, or at least a doc that has some specific training with med issues in the 55+ population. It could be that she isn't metabolizing out a med at the expected rate. It could be anything at this point but it could also be more directly related to her age and current meds that many docs seem to think about.
Ragnarok
On and On, South of Heaven
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
Thank the one who answered our prayers.
Apart from a merciful God, prayers have no power
to change anything.
Apart from a merciful God, prayers have no power
to change anything.
Plain Jane
Just Plain Jane
I hope that they find the answer soon. Prayers said.
That is a very good point, especially if kidney function is not 100%. My father almost killed himself with over the counter potassium at one point. Sister just happened to walk in his bedroom while he was throwing a handful of pills in his mouth. We had to hide it after that.
Another reason to see a gerontologist there? They have a huge backlog. You have a door cracked, I’d use it.
