We picked mom up from Aunts yesterday and she was NOT herself.. very weak and slurry. Fell in the bathroom, but not really hurt. Went to bed at 6. I checked on her all night ( so no sleep), and this morning she was no better, and her right side was not working correctly. Called the Dr. then took her to the ER, where they worked her up for a possible stroke or MI. ( I knew we were outside the window for tPA , and she would refuse ambu ride so Dr told us to take her) First CT seemed ok, but they will be doing another (without contrast due to the kidney failure) and an MRI. She was totally dehydrated, they had trouble placing lines. Seems when you stop drinking or eating many of the meds can't be cleared and become toxic, and the symptoms can mimic a stroke. So the Dr said now its wait and see if her kidneys recover ( they say they often do), and she will also be seeing a neurologist tomorrow after the MRI. At least with the neuro I will know what they are talking about.. the kidney thing is not my field. I will go back tomorrow morning, and hope to catch a Dr or two and two of my friends will be coming to stay with me. God bless hubs, he sat with me all day in the triage room, and we took a quick run home to let Chloe out and grab a few things. Daughter came after work too. So I may not be on much, but I can't sleep in the room with her ( its small with only folding chairs) so I will be home at night.
"Giving water" is I think a dubious suggestion for stroke prevention, which is what Pam analyzed while moving on to consider other medical conditions.
I too find offense in your attitude. If you spend time here, you'll learn that Pam responds to many posters in need, with good, solid medical advice. Now she has a situation to deal with for her mother; she deserves reciprocated support, like she's given to others.
And what is it with elders and not cleaning their glasses? I remember my Dad was complaining he wasn't seeing very clearly.... well, yah, who could with all those finger prints covering the lenses.
Suzy Cohen has a lot to say about diabetes, and healing from same. I get to read a sample online before buying a book on Amazon. I knew someone who said she was healed of diabetes following the author's book.
So glad to hear update
It is such a shock isn't it when a crisis occurs - with the dehydration, is she on antibiotics for a UTI now?
I relived my own experience with the Viking while reading your post - the slurred speech, right side weakness, all night in the ER, misery of trying to start an iv, tests, waiting and then discharge when they are not certain what it is but can't find anything on the scans
I'm glad you're taking mom home - she will do better there - and hope after a period of rest and recuperation you can take a drive to the casino and have a little normalcy and fun
We support you during this difficult time. 🦋
Hugs!!
For both you and your mother, and hubs too.
Sending best wishes and hugs...
Stay strong Pam. We all know you are but get the old reserves out and remember to take care of you too. I think your mom will be fine.
Good info by the way re. needing fluids to flush out meds. Logical but something I never even considered.
I have high hopes that her kidneys will be much improved in a couple of days. Try to take this time to rest as much as possible, for soon she will be back home and you will be back on parent watch, they are more resilient than we think. Take Care Sweetie, and try not to worry too much!