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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Alzheimer's / September 2004New situation
We are faced with the same awful catch 22 decision that so many here have faced before us. Ida suddenly became jaundiced. They tested her and decided that she had gallstones blocking a bile duct, though she is in no pain. This can lead to pancreatitis and ultimately to death if not dealt with. We were given three options; The first would be to take out her gall bladder but would involve general anesthesia, and you all know that general anesthesia can make an alzheimer patient lose a lot of cognitive ability very suddenly. The second choice would be to sedate her and go down her throat endoscopically and see if they can get the duct cleared that way. The third choice would be to do nothing but keep her comfortable through the rest of her life and let nature take its course. We have opted for the second choice. She goes to the hospital today, (which alone is very confusing), and will receive more thorough testing to confirm the diagnosis, then we will see what happens next. The nursing home she is in has an excellent doctor who spoke to us at length about our options and the entire situation. Please wish Ida luck. I am a bit numb right now, since now I have my 91 year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. When it rains, it pours.  SignatureRegards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox") I am so sorry to hear that Ida is sick and requires a procedure. I'm sure you are making the decision that is best for Ida. I will keep y;all in my thoughts and hope for a successful outcome. Camille > We are faced with the same awful catch 22 decision that so many here have > faced before us. Ida suddenly became jaundiced. They tested her and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. > When it rains, it pours. Evelyn, so sorry this happened and especially while you have your dad with you. Pray all will go well with Ida. Gwen > We are faced with the same awful catch 22 decision that so many here have > faced before us. Ida suddenly became jaundiced. They tested her and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. > When it rains, it pours. > We are faced with the same awful catch 22 decision that so many here have > faced before us. Ida suddenly became jaundiced. They tested her and > decided that she had gallstones blocking a bile duct, though she is in no > pain. This can lead to pancreatitis and ultimately to death if not dealt > with. ... > She goes to the hospital today, (which alone is very > confusing), and will receive more thorough testing to confirm the diagnosis, > then we will see what happens next. ... > Please wish Ida luck. I am a bit numb right now, since now I have my 91 > year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. > When it rains, it pours. I do wish Ida luck, and you and your husband as well. Poor Ida -- I hope they're able to accomplish it without too much trauma and pain. SignatureRobert Evelyn, My prayers are with you all. Thanks so much everybody for your good wishes. She is in the hospital as I write this, and I am not sure of the status of things, being that this is a weekend. Peter saw her last evening and tried to explain to her. She said she didn't want to be there, but she knew she had to be there. Amazing that sometimes she gets these good moments. This one came at the right time. SignatureRegards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox") > We are faced with the same awful catch 22 decision that so many here have > faced before us. Ida suddenly became jaundiced. They tested her and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. > When it rains, it pours. Hi friends, Heard from the doctor. It isn't a stone, it is a "mass"....... They will do the endoscopy, take a biopsy and install a stent so she has no pain. After discussion with the Dr. on what it means and all our options, we will not treat it aggressively. Nature will take its course and every opportunity to keep her comfortable will be exercised. Please pray she goes quickly and with little pain. I am heartsick, but I realize it is the way of all things. SignatureRegards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox") > Thanks so much everybody for your good wishes. She is in the hospital as > I write this, and I am not sure of the status of things, being that this [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >> year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. >> When it rains, it pours. Will be praying for a quick, painless passing for Ida, and for you and Peter. Gwen > Hi friends, > [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > >> year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. > >> When it rains, it pours. > Hi friends, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Please pray she goes quickly and with little pain. I am > heartsick, but I realize it is the way of all things. ====================================== FWIW, I think you have made the correct decision. No one could have done a better job caring for Ida than you and Peter. Now the time has come that we all dread but in many ways it may be for the best. Maybe now Ida can reunite with Pelli. SignatureJohn Inzer return e-mail disabled I'm sorry to hear this. Ida, Peter, and you will be in my thoughts that this will go easily on all of you. Camille > Hi friends, > [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] >>> year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. >>> When it rains, it pours. > Please pray she goes quickly and with little pain. I am heartsick, but I > realize it is the way of all things. Evelyn, I will do so. I'm certain that you will do everything you can to keep her comfortable. You are in my prayers. Evelyn: Please consider calling your local hospice for help. We have specialized teams that work in Nursing Homes providing pain management for patients and support to family members. If you are interested in this option and I can provide any referrals for you, please let me know as I work in hospice here in Buffalo. My thoughts are with you as you traverse this new road. My sister and I hope that my mother will "get" something else that will allow her to die more quickly than the Alzheimer's does. We think that our mother hopes for the same thing as she resumed smoking after her diagnosis two and a half years ago. Susan > > Please pray she goes quickly and with little pain. I am heartsick, but I > > realize it is the way of all things. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > You are in my prayers. Thank you all. Susan I will definitely contact hospice and soon. SignatureRegards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox") > Evelyn: > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >> >> You are in my prayers. > Hi friends, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Please pray she goes quickly and with little pain. I am heartsick, but I > realize it is the way of all things. You all will be in my thoughts; I do hope it is swift and painless. So sorry Evelyn. I do hope Ida doesn't get any pain. You and your family are in my thoughts. Barb in UK > We are faced with the same awful catch 22 decision that so many here have > faced before us. Ida suddenly became jaundiced. They tested her and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > year old dad staying with me for a few days and this was so unexpected. > When it rains, it pours. |
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