Re: Home from the hospital

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am glad to hear that your husband is home and that the stool cultures came

back negative. I don't envy you having to get your husband ready for a

colonoscopy. It is good you have some help with a nurse for now.

Best Wishes for the Holidays.....................Jan

mimiartsy wrote:

HI everyone,

I just got my husband home ...he still has diarrhea and his

potassium is still low...his BP was high..He has a nurse checking in

on him..he has lost another 10 pounds...Mike is confused and back to

sleeping most of the day..I noticed that his hands are trembling again

his voice is weak ..I have to prep him for a colonoscopy on Friday

yikes...what a difference 10 days make...Thanks to all of you for your

prayers...the stool cultures came back negative...I just hope that we

have a wonderful Christmas ...wishing everyone a happ Holiday!!!

Welcome to LBDcaregivers.

[Guest guest]

Meg - Good News! Thanks for posting. I got your VM last night and by

the time I got it - it was after 9 PM and didn't want to call you back

so late. But I see you were awake anyway... Will call you today. And

I'll keep Mike in my thoughts & prayers -- it won't be fun preping him

for a colonoscopy but keep reminding yourself 'this time tomorrow it

will be done...'

[Guest guest]

I am sorry, I do not know your name, but your experiences with you husband

has touched my heart. I am sorry almost beyond words. I guess it is going on

today, and he has the colonoscopy

tomorrow. Oh, poor things! for both of you. But, be strong, as you WILL get

through it. We are with you.

Imogene

Caregiver for my True Texas Gentleman husband of 36 years. He has LBD with

Parkinsonism.

In a message dated 12/20/2006 9:20:05 PM Central Standard Time,

mimiartsy@... writes:

HI everyone,

I just got my husband home ...he still has diarrhea and his

potassium is still low...his BP was high..He has a nurse checking in

on him..he has lost another 10 pounds...Mike is confused and back to

sleeping most of the day..I noticed that his hands are trembling again

his voice is weak ..I have to prep him for a colonoscopy on Friday

yikes...what a difference 10 days make...Thanks to all of you for your

prayers...the stool cultures came back negative...I just hope that we

have a wonderful Christmas ...wishing everyone a happ Holiday!!!

[Guest guest]

Thank you Imogene...I received a call from the doctor today and they canceled

the colonoscopy until next Wed because his INR {blood is to thin}is too

high...they do not want us to go through all this and be turned away...if they

give it with a high INR he could bleed...He is so out of it..has no strength...I

had a wonderful chat with tonight and we all plan to meet in mid

January...Yhanks,,thanks,,thanks..Meg

Re: Home from the hospital

I am sorry, I do not know your name, but your experiences with you husband

has touched my heart. I am sorry almost beyond words. I guess it is going on

today, and he has the colonoscopy

tomorrow. Oh, poor things! for both of you. But, be strong, as you WILL get

through it. We are with you.

Imogene

Caregiver for my True Texas Gentleman husband of 36 years. He has LBD with

Parkinsonism.

In a message dated 12/20/2006 9:20:05 PM Central Standard Time,

mimiartsyyahoo (DOT) com writes:

HI everyone,

I just got my husband home ...he still has diarrhea and his

potassium is still low...his BP was high..He has a nurse checking in

on him..he has lost another 10 pounds...Mike is confused and back to

sleeping most of the day..I noticed that his hands are trembling again

his voice is weak ..I have to prep him for a colonoscopy on Friday

yikes...what a difference 10 days make...Thanks to all of you for your

prayers...the stool cultures came back negative...I just hope that we

have a wonderful Christmas ...wishing everyone a happ Holiday!!!

[Guest guest]

Meg,

I am glad you don't have to go through testing until after Christmas. And

remember whenever you put a LO through a test, you want to ask the MD, why do

they want to test them. I was wondering why in this case, if his initial test

came back negative, are they doing more testing. Testing is hard on them and

they don't often know why they are doing it anyway.

When you get an answer you need to ask yourself if it is worth it.

Have a Happy Holiday.

Hugs,

Donna R

Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in

a nh.

She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine.

Re: Home from the hospital

Thank you Imogene...I received a call from the doctor today and they canceled

the colonoscopy until next Wed because his INR {blood is to thin}is too

high...they do not want us to go through all this and be turned away...if they

give it with a high INR he could bleed...He is so out of it..has no strength...I

had a wonderful chat with tonight and we all plan to meet in mid

January...Yhanks,,thanks,,thanks..Meg

Re: Home from the hospital

I am sorry, I do not know your name, but your experiences with you husband

has touched my heart. I am sorry almost beyond words. I guess it is going on

today, and he has the colonoscopy

tomorrow. Oh, poor things! for both of you. But, be strong, as you WILL get

through it. We are with you.

Imogene

Caregiver for my True Texas Gentleman husband of 36 years. He has LBD with

Parkinsonism.

In a message dated 12/20/2006 9:20:05 PM Central Standard Time,

mimiartsyyahoo (DOT) com writes:

HI everyone,

I just got my husband home ...he still has diarrhea and his

potassium is still low...his BP was high..He has a nurse checking in

on him..he has lost another 10 pounds...Mike is confused and back to

sleeping most of the day..I noticed that his hands are trembling again

his voice is weak ..I have to prep him for a colonoscopy on Friday

yikes...what a difference 10 days make...Thanks to all of you for your

prayers...the stool cultures came back negative...I just hope that we

have a wonderful Christmas ...wishing everyone a happ Holiday!!!

[Guest guest]

I was wondering, too, why he needed to have the

colonoscopy if whatever test he took was negative. It

seems to me that if he is in bad health, to put him

through that prep would be awful for him. That's the

worse part of it.

--- Donna Mido wrote:

> Meg,

>

> I am glad you don't have to go through testing until

> after Christmas. And remember whenever you put a LO

> through a test, you want to ask the MD, why do they

> want to test them. I was wondering why in this

> case, if his initial test came back negative, are

> they doing more testing. Testing is hard on them

> and they don't often know why they are doing it

> anyway.

> When you get an answer you need to ask yourself if

> it is worth it.

>

>

> Have a Happy Holiday.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Donna R

>

> Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI)

> for 3 years and 4th year in a nh.

> She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other

> than mine.

>

>

> Re: Home from the hospital

>

> Thank you Imogene...I received a call from the

> doctor today and they canceled the colonoscopy until

> next Wed because his INR {blood is to thin}is too

> high...they do not want us to go through all this

> and be turned away...if they give it with a high INR

> he could bleed...He is so out of it..has no

> strength...I had a wonderful chat with

> tonight and we all plan to meet in mid

> January...Yhanks,,thanks,,thanks..Meg

>

> Re: Home from the hospital

>

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> I am sorry, I do not know your name, but your

> experiences with you husband

>

> has touched my heart. I am sorry almost beyond

> words. I guess it is going on

>

> today, and he has the colonoscopy

>

> tomorrow. Oh, poor things! for both of you. But, be

> strong, as you WILL get

>

> through it. We are with you.

>

>

>

>

>

> Imogene

>

> Caregiver for my True Texas Gentleman husband of 36

> years. He has LBD with

>

> Parkinsonism.

>

>

>

> In a message dated 12/20/2006 9:20:05 PM Central

> Standard Time,

>

> mimiartsyyahoo (DOT) com writes:

>

>

>

> HI everyone,

>

> I just got my husband home ...he still has diarrhea

> and his

>

> potassium is still low...his BP was high..He has a

> nurse checking in

>

> on him..he has lost another 10 pounds...Mike is

> confused and back to

>

> sleeping most of the day..I noticed that his hands

> are trembling again

>

> his voice is weak ..I have to prep him for a

> colonoscopy on Friday

>

> yikes...what a difference 10 days make...Thanks to

> all of you for your

>

> prayers...the stool cultures came back negative...I

> just hope that we

>

> have a wonderful Christmas ...wishing everyone a

> happ Holiday!!!

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has diarrhea and they

haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They tested him for a #

of things and they've all come back negative. That is why they were

about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And with the diarrhea he

became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs since he was sent to

the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a LO with diarrhea

issues?

[Guest guest]

That's right, ,

I forgot I read that message. That was not a problem Mom had unless she got

sick.

Thanks,

Hugs,

Donna R

Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in

a nh.

She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine.

Re: Home from the hospital

I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has diarrhea and they

haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They tested him for a #

of things and they've all come back negative. That is why they were

about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And with the diarrhea he

became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs since he was sent to

the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a LO with diarrhea

issues?

[Guest guest]

,

Maybe this is related, maybe not.

The Nursing home i use for my mother for Respite.

Just informed me, not to bring my mother for now.

They all have diarrhea and a similar virus as

on the cruise ships.

Just for your information.

maggie

--- wrote:

> I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has

> diarrhea and they

> haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They

> tested him for a #

> of things and they've all come back negative. That

> is why they were

> about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And

> with the diarrhea he

> became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs

> since he was sent to

> the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a LO

> with diarrhea

> issues?

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

M Sumner wrote:

> The Nursing home i use for my mother for Respite.

> Just informed me, not to bring my mother for now.

> They all have diarrhea and a similar virus as

> on the cruise ships.

The nursing home where Mom resides was scheduled for a " Santa party "

this morning, but due to the flu/colds (and the flu symptoms of

diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, they had Santa go room to room rather

than having the residents gather in one place and share the virus.

It is not uncommon to find norovirus or rotavirus in places like nursing

homes (and more recently commonly in cruise ships) where people are in

close quarters. The simple precaution of hand washing is most effective

in preventing the spread of the virus but few of the staff I've seen at

Mom's NH wash their hands often, mostly because they are wearing gloves.

I have to wonder if they realize that when they are not wearing gloves

and they handle doorknobs, closet doors, Mom's light, etc., they are

picking up germs and should wash their hands before they touch anything

else.

But then, I am one of those who is grossed out by the people in

restaurants who handle money and then handle food without hand washing

in between. I'd love to find a way to make germs visible to the naked

eye so people could see just how much they miss.

I am happy to report that at present, Mom is doing fine (crossing

fingers) other than some mild nausea yesterday. I hope they find the

source of Meg's husband's diarrhea soon and it would be wonderful it it

were without the need for a colonoscopy.

jacqui (in Puget Sound)

[Guest guest]

Hi and others,

My mom has diarrhea issues, but they are not constant. She will go through

bouts where she has near misses or actual accidents. But they don't occur every

day. We have also had occult blood tests and nothing showed up. In the past she

had a colonoscopy and there was also no problem that showed up. Doris

wrote:

I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has diarrhea and they

haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They tested him for a #

of things and they've all come back negative. That is why they were

about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And with the diarrhea he

became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs since he was sent to

the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a LO with diarrhea

issues?

[Guest guest]

Hi and others,

My mom has diarrhea issues, but they are not constant. She will go through

bouts where she has near misses or actual accidents. But they don't occur every

day. We have also had occult blood tests and nothing showed up. In the past she

had a colonoscopy and there was also no problem that showed up. Doris

wrote:

I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has diarrhea and they

haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They tested him for a #

of things and they've all come back negative. That is why they were

about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And with the diarrhea he

became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs since he was sent to

the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a LO with diarrhea

issues?

[Guest guest]

I was really concerned for your husband, Meg, (thanks for your name. I also

got it off

,s letter to you) he seemed awdully week after a bout with diarrhea,

and then

all the prep? I really worried about low potassium. Never thought about his

blood being

thin. Whatever the case, I am glad it wasn't done at this time.

It looks to be a wonderful time planned if you and are getting

together. It will be

a time for winding down, and enjoying each others company. Sounds wonderful.

Imogene

Caregiver for my True Texas Gentleman husband of 36 years. He has LBD with

Parkinsonism.

In a message dated 12/21/2006 10:40:03 PM Central Standard Time,

mimiartsy@... writes:

Thank you Imogene...I received a call from the doctor today and they

canceled the colonoscopy until next Wed because his INR {blood is to thin}is

too

high...they do not want us to go through all this and be turned away...if they

give it with a high INR he could bleed...He is so out of it..has no

strength...I had a wonderful chat with tonight and we all plan to meet

in mid

January...Yhanks,,thanks,,thanks..Meg

[Guest guest]

maggie,

there is a terrible virus going around, nausea, vomitting, diarehhea, and fever

that comes and goes, sissy had it last week for almost 1 week, donnie has it

now and i am showig some symptoms tool it is yucky, i agree i think itis

better to cancel party than to spread the virus hugs, sharon m

---- M Sumner wrote:

,

Maybe this is related, maybe not.

The Nursing home i use for my mother for Respite.

Just informed me, not to bring my mother for now.

They all have diarrhea and a similar virus as

on the cruise ships.

Just for your information.

maggie

--- wrote:

> I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has

> diarrhea and they

> haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They

> tested him for a #

> of things and they've all come back negative. That

> is why they were

> about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And

> with the diarrhea he

> became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs

> since he was sent to

> the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a LO

> with diarrhea

> issues?

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

My daughter just called and said my grandson had

gotten sick tonight, so he will probably be well by

Christmas, but the rest of them will probably be sick.

I told her to keep him as far away from everyone else

as possible. He is 17 and thinks that nothing can

keep him down, though.

--- LadySmilingAtU2@... wrote:

> maggie,

> there is a terrible virus going around, nausea,

> vomitting, diarehhea, and fever that comes and goes,

> sissy had it last week for almost 1 week, donnie

> has it now and i am showig some symptoms tool it

> is yucky, i agree i think itis better to cancel

> party than to spread the virus hugs, sharon m

> ---- M Sumner wrote:

> ,

>

> Maybe this is related, maybe not.

> The Nursing home i use for my mother for Respite.

> Just informed me, not to bring my mother for now.

> They all have diarrhea and a similar virus as

> on the cruise ships.

>

> Just for your information.

>

> maggie

>

>

> --- wrote:

>

> > I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has

> > diarrhea and they

> > haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They

> > tested him for a #

> > of things and they've all come back negative. That

> > is why they were

> > about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And

> > with the diarrhea he

> > became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs

> > since he was sent to

> > the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a

> LO

> > with diarrhea

> > issues?

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I've always wondered if the rubber gloves don't carry

the virus from one patient to another, too. Many

times I saw the nurses with rubber gloves on go from

one patient to the other. Or, do the viruses/germs

not " stick " to the rubber gloves?

ly, I wish they could find a vaccination for the

stomach virus. In ways, it is almost worse than some

of the flu bugs, as it is so contagious, and sometimes

comes on so quickly, they can't avoid spreading it,

especially children. Then, these cruise ships with

the norovirus (or whatever they call it). Wouldn't

you hate to have paid a fortune for a cruise and then

be sick part or all of the time? And, it would be

worse on a ship, because there could be some element

of seasickness aggravating it. I have heard, though,

that the rotovirus only affects children, and once

they have it, they don't have it anymore. At least,

my daughter told me her doctor told her this after her

kids had a severe bout of it several years ago.

--- jacqui wrote:

> M Sumner wrote:

>

> > The Nursing home i use for my mother for Respite.

> > Just informed me, not to bring my mother for now.

> > They all have diarrhea and a similar virus as

> > on the cruise ships.

>

> The nursing home where Mom resides was scheduled for

> a " Santa party "

> this morning, but due to the flu/colds (and the flu

> symptoms of

> diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, they had Santa go

> room to room rather

> than having the residents gather in one place and

> share the virus.

>

> It is not uncommon to find norovirus or rotavirus in

> places like nursing

> homes (and more recently commonly in cruise ships)

> where people are in

> close quarters. The simple precaution of hand

> washing is most effective

> in preventing the spread of the virus but few of the

> staff I've seen at

> Mom's NH wash their hands often, mostly because they

> are wearing gloves.

> I have to wonder if they realize that when they

> are not wearing gloves

> and they handle doorknobs, closet doors, Mom's

> light, etc., they are

> picking up germs and should wash their hands before

> they touch anything

> else.

>

> But then, I am one of those who is grossed out by

> the people in

> restaurants who handle money and then handle food

> without hand washing

> in between. I'd love to find a way to make germs

> visible to the naked

> eye so people could see just how much they miss.

>

> I am happy to report that at present, Mom is doing

> fine (crossing

> fingers) other than some mild nausea yesterday. I

> hope they find the

> source of Meg's husband's diarrhea soon and it would

> be wonderful it it

> were without the need for a colonoscopy.

>

> jacqui (in Puget Sound)

>

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[Guest guest]

Lady,

Thank you for your e mail.

You are correct. It must be horrible

to get something like that, when others depend on you.

Take care, get well soon

Maggie

--- LadySmilingAtU2@... wrote:

> maggie,

> there is a terrible virus going around, nausea,

> vomitting, diarehhea, and fever that comes and goes,

> sissy had it last week for almost 1 week, donnie

> has it now and i am showig some symptoms tool it

> is yucky, i agree i think itis better to cancel

> party than to spread the virus hugs, sharon m

> ---- M Sumner wrote:

> ,

>

> Maybe this is related, maybe not.

> The Nursing home i use for my mother for Respite.

> Just informed me, not to bring my mother for now.

> They all have diarrhea and a similar virus as

> on the cruise ships.

>

> Just for your information.

>

> maggie

>

>

> --- wrote:

>

> > I'll answer for Meg at the moment. Her husband has

> > diarrhea and they

> > haven't found anything yet to figure out why. They

> > tested him for a #

> > of things and they've all come back negative. That

> > is why they were

> > about to do another test with a colonoscopy. And

> > with the diarrhea he

> > became severely dehydrated. And lost about 10 lbs

> > since he was sent to

> > the hospital. Has anyone else on the board have a

> LO

> > with diarrhea

> > issues?

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Doris, one thing doctors seem to overlook is some people's sensitivity to

some foods, or allergies. I am very allergic, and although I may not be

allergic to most foods, if I am having trouble with allergies in general, that

do

not show any outward symptoms, I will have a very bad stomach. I have learned

all of this on my own. Doctors want to call it irritable bowel syndrome, but

have no idea what is causing it, except " nerves. " I say baloney! I studied

myself for a long time, and read everything I could lay my hands on, which led

me to realize it is all associated with my allergies. It took doctors a long

time just to realize I had allergies, because I didn't have outward signs. I

was sent to an allergy specialist, and after his test, he said I was allergic

to just about everything, and some very severe.

Another thing is Celiac disease. A form of allergy. If a person eats gluten,

(wheat is one) then they will have diarrhea. Lay off and the diarrhea

subsides. My son had it bad as a baby, and still has trouble with it to this

day.

Just a couple of thoughts thrown in.

Imogene

In a message dated 12/22/2006 5:18:14 PM Central Standard Time,

dkaratoprak@... writes:

Hi and others,

My mom has diarrhea issues, but they are not constant. She will go through

bouts where she has near misses or actual accidents. But they don't occur

every day. We have also had occult blood tests and nothing showed up. In the

past she had a colonoscopy and there was also no problem that showed up.

Doris