Thoughts and prayers please

[DDH]

I got home about 8:45 this evening after spending the day in the ER with my mom. Her home health aid found her face down on the floor today about 12:30 and she was incoherent and basically out of it.
They took her by ambulance and her aid called me about 1:30 and the the hospital calld shortly after so I could come up and fill out the paperwork since she was unable.
When I got there she was still out and they couldn't seem to wake her up. She was thrashing about some in the bed and was making noises as if she was having bad dreams. I was a little taken back, but the doctor said the CT scan was okay and her vitals were okay, so they were just kind of waiting.
Anway, long story short, about 6:30 they came in to take more blood and she kind of responded so I asked her if she was going to finally wake up. She said yes. She doesn't remember what happened and the day is kind of not there for her, but she was responsive and ate supper and seemed okay by the time I left. She was still a bit woozy, but I guess that is to be expected.

She has been on a pain patch called Phentinol (sp?) and they think that something happened with that, causing her a reaction or an overdoes.
That is all they could come up with.
She is 70 and not in the greatest of health so it scared me a bit, but she seemed okay. I will be back up there tomorrow as soon as I can to take her some clothes and hopefully talk to the doctor.

Please send good Karma, Prayers, good thoughts or whatever you like that will help. I would greatly appreciate it. :D

[Wahine]

(((((((Hugs)))))))))

Healing thoughts going out.

[jesvetmed]

DDH: I hope all goes well. Fentanyl is the patch you are talking about -- it can deliver unpredictable amounts if it is in contact with heat (will increase the delivery), but also each individual absorbs it differently. So maybe this will be the simple answer to what may have happened to her. I hope all comes out okay for you all.
jes

[OakLeaf]

((((((((Donna & mom))))))))

Prayers and good thoughts.

[Pax]

Healing thoughts headed your way.

[tulip]

(((((DDH & Mom)))))

[bouncybouncy]

woah...crazy!!! Good thoughts to your Mom and yourself!

Patches scare me...

[bmccasland]

(((((((((Donna & Mom)))))))))

Hope she's feeling better today. And if it was her meds, hope her Doc can get it worked out so this doesn't happen again.

[cosc]

I'll be keeping you and your Mom in my prayers.

[cyclinnewbie]

Awww DDH...hope things go OK. Those patches can be a bit unpredictable. I'll say some prayers, cross my fingers AND my toes, and hope it all gets straightened out.

[sgtiger]

(((((DDH + Mom)))))

[LBTC]

Sending butterflies to your mom in hospital for healing, her medical team so they find the right answer and solution, and to you for relaxation.

Hugs,
~T~

[Brandi]

I am also sending healing wishes and butterfly kisses!

[DDH]

Thanks so much girls. The doctors haven't come in to see her yet today and they have not run any more test, so I guess they are just watching her.

The haven't released her so I have no idea how long she will be in there.
I have an organized ride on Saturday to attend since my last one got rained out, and I know this is terrible but I hope they don't pick Saturday to release her.
She seems to be fine now. Like nothing happened. She doesn't remember yesterday to much, but hey, I don't think I would want to, besides she slept through most of it.

Thanks for all the well wishes, butterflies and prayers.

[GLC1968]

Hey Donna - I'm just seeing this, but sending healing vibes your way, anyway. I hope you get some answers soon!

[Bad JuJu]

I'm just seeing this, but want to add my positive healing vibes. Hope all is going well with your mom, and that you're able to make your ride tomorrow, too!

[jeannierides]

I, too, am just seeing your post, Donna. You and your Mom will be in my prayers.

[ClockworkOrange]

(((((((Hugs))))))))) To both of you

They've gotta come a long way but they will arrive, plus a few extra healing vibes for your Mum.

Take care of yourself too.

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[wannaduacentury]

I got home about 8:45 this evening after spending the day in the ER with my mom. Her home health aid found her face down on the floor today about 12:30 and she was incoherent and basically out of it.
They took her by ambulance and her aid called me about 1:30 and the the hospital calld shortly after so I could come up and fill out the paperwork since she was unable.
When I got there she was still out and they couldn't seem to wake her up. She was thrashing about some in the bed and was making noises as if she was having bad dreams. I was a little taken back, but the doctor said the CT scan was okay and her vitals were okay, so they were just kind of waiting.
Anway, long story short, about 6:30 they came in to take more blood and she kind of responded so I asked her if she was going to finally wake up. She said yes. She doesn't remember what happened and the day is kind of not there for her, but she was responsive and ate supper and seemed okay by the time I left. She was still a bit woozy, but I guess that is to be expected.

She has been on a pain patch called Phentinol (sp?) and they think that something happened with that, causing her a reaction or an overdoes.
That is all they could come up with.
She is 70 and not in the greatest of health so it scared me a bit, but she seemed okay. I will be back up there tomorrow as soon as I can to take her some clothes and hopefully talk to the doctor.

Please send good Karma, Prayers, good thoughts or whatever you like that will help. I would greatly appreciate it. :D

Donna I'm sorry about your mom. I hope they get her diagnosed quickly and get her home. Prayers to both of you. Jennifer

[Mr. Bloom]

Hang in there. I know how you feel. I encourage you to be become very informed of the possibilities through research (webmd.com is a good start) and questions of the doctor...your mother will benefit from the advocacy and it will calm you as well.

We once had an ER nurse tell us that the pay extra attention in situations where the family is informed and inquisitive. It sounds odd and unfair...but I believe in some cases, it may be true.

[Starfish]

Hey, I'm going to PM you.

[DDH]

Thanks everyone. I forgot to update you all. She came home Friday. I went to pick her up and the doctor came in and said that the EEG they had done indicated some areas that looked as though she may have had a seizure.
Makes sense to me because I know after a seizure you become very lethargic and tired and do not speak well. Which was exaxtly what she was doing. Of course with her she just wouldn't wake up, but still she is 70 and it may have effected her more. She has to go in and see a neuroligist (sp?) and go back to her regular doctor in a week. They told her to stay off the pain patch until she sees him, so hopefully all will be okay. She seems absolutely fine now.

I have to tell you though, my niece was suppose to go over there to spend time with her this past weekend and my mom insisted that she still come over, (she's 13) so on the way home, I stopped by and got her and took them both back to her place. I had stopped by the grocery store for a few things and had not even gotten home yet and my DH called me on the cell to let me know that my niece had called and something about stiches but he couldn't understand her. So I called over to my mom's and no answer, so I called a friend that lives in the apartment complex with her and they are good friends and my mom is always over there, well, my mom was there and had fallen again and they were taking her back to the ER because she busted her knee open and needed stiches. She said she had gotten her cane hooked on the door ledge somehow and fallen. Of course my niece was freaked out and that is why DH couldn't understand her.
My sister and I both told her, "couldn't you have come home and rested a day before you started running around".

She is okay, she had to get 14 stiches in her knee. :eek:

My goodness, my mom and mil are going to be the death of me. LOL
I thought we were suppose to say that about our children not our parents. LOL
Gotta love em!!!!
Thanks everyone!!!

[sundial]

Oh gosh! Poor mom having to go through round 2 with the knee ding. :( I am glad the doctors were able to determine what caused her symptoms. I hope that she will be given good treatment and that the family will work together to help her with her care.

[short cut sally]

Best wishes for you...and for your mom..she's had a rough couple of days, along with the rest of the family..

[Geonz]

Fourteen stitches... wow...

Hope things calm down for everybody now. Sending warm fuzzies and prayers...