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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / October 2005Hurricanes and Hospitalizations
Mom went back into the hospital with a blood clot in her groin last Wednesday. Her kidney function has decreased to 13% and she's sleeping a lot. They put her on heparin and coumadin which in the past has caused her to bleed so they've been watching her closely. And like other times she's bleeding somewhere again so they had to stop the blood thinners yesterday and give her plasma. The dr is talking about putting a screen in her abdomen to catch any clots from getting thru to her lungs if she can't stay on coumadin. Her INR was high and they are going to try and see if a lower level could be tolerated before they go to the screen. Poor Mom. It's reaching a critical juncture for her with everything all at once. We made it thru the hurricane which was only a tropical storm this year by the time it reached us. My aunt (Mom's sister) came and stayed with us so it was a nice visit. My husband cooked on the grill and fed and fed and fed us! He sure loves to BBQ and show off what a grillmeister he is! I haven't been feeling too well. My elbow is very swollen and hot to the touch. Fortunately it only hurts if I forget and lean on it. But my feet have been giving me a fit again. When I bought shoes a few months ago my feet had settled down but after only 2.5 months the insole seemed to stop helping. The store owner felt that they were still good but after another miserable week I gave up and bought a new pair which gave me some relief. I also tried some reflexology which helped some. The muscles in the instep are in such spasm. The massage therapist gave me some exercises to do as well. So all this combined together seem to help enough that each step isn't agony but I'd prefer no pain at all when I'm walking. I just can't seem to get the arthritis under control again. Of course, not being able to stay on Enbrel steady with the multiple infections doesn't help. I've had back to back UTI's and just when I had been back on Enbrel from that my wound became infected and I was back on abx again. So....I'm due my second Enbrel shot today since that infection is over. I'm sure the stress with Mother doesn't help. I've been reading and keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers but not writing much. Know I'm thinking about everyone..... Cyberhugs, DianeW It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry Boy, Diane...I'm sorry that you have so much going on. Your talking about your Mom reminds me of my Dad. When he was being treated for his lung cancer which had spread to his brain, he developed some clots. They installed that screen you were talking about. I was at the hospital and walked with him when he came out of the OR and back up to his room. The surgeon said that he wasn't to stand up for so many hours. When we got to his room, I walked in and turned around waiting for the orderly to wheel in the gurney, and I saw the orderly GETTING MY DAD on his feet!! My Dad started bleeding profusely and we had to get the surgeon up there to make sure that the screen hadn't become dislodged. These are bad memories for me, so I can imagine what you are going through. As far as your feet, I can identify with you there as well. Plantar's fascitiis and problems with the balls of my feet have haunted me this entire year. I have found that a paraffin wax bath helps them tremendously. They're not too expensive and the relief is awesome-at least for a little while. I'm sorry for what you are going through, and even though I am a newbie here, please accept my good thoughts and prayers for both you and your family. (((Diane))) Charlene your poor mom, and poor you. it's stressful just reading what your family is going through. you all are in my prayers. diane My thoughts and blessings for you and yours..... (((((diane))))) (((((mom))))) love and prayers, Vickie B. You're in our prayers, hon. DeeTee Mom went back into the hospital with a blood clot in her groin last Wednesday. Her kidney function has decreased to 13% and she's sleeping a lot. They put her on heparin and coumadin which in the past has caused her to bleed so they've been watching her closely. And like other times she's bleeding somewhere again so they had to stop the blood thinners yesterday and give her plasma. The dr is talking about putting a screen in her abdomen to catch any clots from getting thru to her lungs if she can't stay on coumadin. Her INR was high and they are going to try and see if a lower level could be tolerated before they go to the screen. Poor Mom. It's reaching a critical juncture for her with everything all at once. We made it thru the hurricane which was only a tropical storm this year by the time it reached us. My aunt (Mom's sister) came and stayed with us so it was a nice visit. My husband cooked on the grill and fed and fed and fed us! He sure loves to BBQ and show off what a grillmeister he is! I haven't been feeling too well. My elbow is very swollen and hot to the touch. Fortunately it only hurts if I forget and lean on it. But my feet have been giving me a fit again. When I bought shoes a few months ago my feet had settled down but after only 2.5 months the insole seemed to stop helping. The store owner felt that they were still good but after another miserable week I gave up and bought a new pair which gave me some relief. I also tried some reflexology which helped some. The muscles in the instep are in such spasm. The massage therapist gave me some exercises to do as well. So all this combined together seem to help enough that each step isn't agony but I'd prefer no pain at all when I'm walking. I just can't seem to get the arthritis under control again. Of course, not being able to stay on Enbrel steady with the multiple infections doesn't help. I've had back to back UTI's and just when I had been back on Enbrel from that my wound became infected and I was back on abx again. So....I'm due my second Enbrel shot today since that infection is over. I'm sure the stress with Mother doesn't help. I've been reading and keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers but not writing much. Know I'm thinking about everyone..... Cyberhugs, DianeW It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry Shoot Diane, you always have your plate so full. I don't know how the heck you do it. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. You and your family. Wishing the best outcome for all. You take care.  SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo Mom went back into the hospital with a blood clot in her groin last Wednesday. Her kidney function has decreased to 13% and she's sleeping a lot. They put her on heparin and coumadin which in the past has caused her to bleed so they've been watching her closely. And like other times she's bleeding somewhere again so they had to stop the blood thinners yesterday and give her plasma. The dr is talking about putting a screen in her abdomen to catch any clots from getting thru to her lungs if she can't stay on coumadin. Her INR was high and they are going to try and see if a lower level could be tolerated before they go to the screen. Poor Mom. It's reaching a critical juncture for her with everything all at once. We made it thru the hurricane which was only a tropical storm this year by the time it reached us. My aunt (Mom's sister) came and stayed with us so it was a nice visit. My husband cooked on the grill and fed and fed and fed us! He sure loves to BBQ and show off what a grillmeister he is! I haven't been feeling too well. My elbow is very swollen and hot to the touch. Fortunately it only hurts if I forget and lean on it. But my feet have been giving me a fit again. When I bought shoes a few months ago my feet had settled down but after only 2.5 months the insole seemed to stop helping. The store owner felt that they were still good but after another miserable week I gave up and bought a new pair which gave me some relief. I also tried some reflexology which helped some. The muscles in the instep are in such spasm. The massage therapist gave me some exercises to do as well. So all this combined together seem to help enough that each step isn't agony but I'd prefer no pain at all when I'm walking. I just can't seem to get the arthritis under control again. Of course, not being able to stay on Enbrel steady with the multiple infections doesn't help. I've had back to back UTI's and just when I had been back on Enbrel from that my wound became infected and I was back on abx again. So....I'm due my second Enbrel shot today since that infection is over. I'm sure the stress with Mother doesn't help. I've been reading and keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers but not writing much. Know I'm thinking about everyone..... Cyberhugs, DianeW It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry |
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