Guest guest Posted November 9, 1999 Report Share Posted November 9, 1999 Geri Sorry it has taken so long to respond...life keeps getting crazier....Mom did have a heart attack and was moved to a rehab today...luckily it is in our town and a very nice one...I spent the afternoon with her...she is progressing.... Tyler is another story...He continued to get worse last week...running temps of 104...Needless to say he did not make his band finals...he was actually feeling so bad that at the time he didn't seem to mind....Of course now after talking to friends he is miffed about the whole situation...can't blame him...Sat he was worse and his docs were nervous about temps, headaches and stiff neck...Wanted him in the ER...so out we went and they did all kinds of labs and had a CT and spinal tap...looking for spinal menengitis....ENOUGH....luckily that came back negative and they are baffled...Labs don't really look bad...a few changes but they have been much much worse...because it was the week end and nothing would be done they gave us the option to bring him home...we did...Here it is Tues night and still running temps...woke up in the middle of the night and was 104 again...and then again this early pm...which is odd because usually the high one were early evening...Talk to his docs daily...His ER doc even called to check on him...on Sunday... he has no URQ pain...no appetite..drinking alot...Has lost about 6 lbs... I have my appointment on Thur am...and he is most likely seeing his RH and GI thur PM...I live in central NJ...My doc is north jersey and then out to Pa for him... I know the saying is that GOD only gives you what you can handle but I am starting to drop some of those balls...can't keep them all going at the same time.... Sorry to go on but you know this is the one place when you vent you know that you are being heard....others turn out in the beginning.. I hope everyone has a good night...And just to let you know that so far none of those balls I'm juggling has hit the ground....I'll get though this...I am WOMEN....hear me raor...isn't that the saying.... Thanks to everyone who has e-mailed me about Ty and my mom... Luanne Ty's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 Luanne, Even my husband asks about you every day. If positive thoughts mean anything, you are surely blessed. How long will your Mom be in the rehab place? I hate those places but I only have had limited experience with them. I think that for your family, it's undoubtedly best for her to be away from the anxieties while she recuperates and you certainly need to have fewer responsibilities so you can focus on Ty. That's very frightening, what's happening to your son. Has anything like this happened to him previously? It sounds like he has an excellent, caring bunch of doctors taking care of him. I would be going out of my mind if I were in your shoes. I never had to deal with serious illness when my children were growing up. I know that we all have strengths we don't realize are there until we need them, but you wonder at what point you " pass " the tests and can resume normal living? Are you getting plenty of support from other family members? I hope so. You must be reaching the point where you'd like to just go to bed for a day and let someone take care of you. I hope that this doesn't affect your health too negatively. It's ongoing periods of stress like this that seem to make those of us who are vulnerable become more ill. Yes, you can vent here. You must feel like kicking rocks and pounding on walls right now. From my experience, we get through the worst times by using reserves we don't even know we have, then when there's finally some relief, we fall apart. But that's okay. You're entitled to " fall apart " when life slacks off on you for awhile. Meanwhile, it's okay to drop some of those balls. No one can be all things to all people though some of us try. If you feel like there are shadows behind you, it's because I am (and all of us are) with you all the way, as much as we can be from such a far distance in miles. Take care and do keep in touch when you have time. Take care, Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 1999 Report Share Posted November 10, 1999 Luanne, You are in my thoughts and prayers! Hang in there! We are all on your side and trying to send positive energy your way! Take care! = ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Luanne I hope ty gets better quickly and your mom too. I really don't know what to say but I will pray for you and your family. Pa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 1999 Report Share Posted November 14, 1999 Dear Luanne: I'll be praying for Tyler. I'm so sorry to hear that he's in such bad shape. Remember to eat and take care of yourself as much as possible. I know it's hard when your loved ones are in the hospital. God bless you. Kathy (AIH) Seattle area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 1999 Report Share Posted November 14, 1999 Luanne: It is heartbreaking to hear about a child being so sick. I hope that his doctor can pinpoint what is happening and that he will have some relief soon. We are praying for you, Tyler and your Mom. God Bless- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 1999 Report Share Posted November 15, 1999 Luanne, You are in our thoughts and prayers. I really don't know how you keep up and don't just collaspe from exhaustion. God Bless You! Cheryl and Randy West Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 1999 Report Share Posted November 15, 1999 Luanne, May God be with you all. My prayers are added to the list.... Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 1999 Report Share Posted November 15, 1999 Hi Cheryl and Randy, How are you two doing. Any new news for you? Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 1999 Report Share Posted November 17, 1999 All my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Tyler..I know he will recover quickly..kids do that. be sure to take care of YOU too.. Hugs Jody --- BBNLU@... wrote: > Tyler is in the hosp...his fevers are not any better > and his Crohns is now > flaring and his hemoglobin is very low...they are > going to do either an iron > infusion or blood transfusion....He is so weak that > he does nothing but sleep > and took him for a walk in the wheel chair yesterday > and in 10 minutes needed > to go back to room..... > Lots of tests are set for tomorrow....not sure where > this fever started...GI, > Liver...or Arthritis....His doc is back from being > away for a week so I'm > sure we will now get to the bottom of > this....Hopefully... > Need to visit mom and then head back to Ty... > Luanne Ty's mom > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Please support the American Liver Foundation! > > 1.) To subscribe send e-mail to > -subscribeonelist > 2.) To UNsubscribe send to > -unsubscribeonelist > 3.) Digest e-mail format send to > -digestonelist > 4.) Normal e-mail format send to > -normalonelist > <HR> <html> > ===== Jody Compton Dance like no one is watching. Love like it will never end. In search of answers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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