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.
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.
"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.