Worried Today.

@RubyHawk (99423)

Atlanta, Georgia

June 29, 2016 9:09pm CST

We went to visit my middle son today and he was not at all well. He was dizzy and weak. We wanted to take him to the emergency room but he refused to go. He has diabetes but his sugar was neither too high or too low. I tried to get him to come home with us until he was feeling better, but he would not. He wanted to be left alone to rest, so we came on home and he said he would let us know if he didn't feel better after a nap. I called his brother and had him check on the sick son as he came home from work. I hope all is well, we had messages from both saying so. I'm still on pins and needles and will check on my son in the morning. I don't know what we will do if he is still sick and refuses to go to the hospital.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

30 Jun 16

Hope he gets well soon. Its very worrying for a mother , I know. They listen to their siblings though , so if necessary they must get him to a doc.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

that's exactly what I told his brother, and he said he will be checking on him.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

30 Jun 16

@RubyHawk I got this response. Glad he is better.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Jul 16

@responsiveme Thank you, so am I.

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@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

30 Jun 16

I hope he really is feeling better and it is nothing serious. I will say a prayer for him.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

Thanks, good wishes are always appreciated, any way they are sent out.

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@LadyDuck (459823)

• Switzerland

30 Jun 16

I can very well understand how you feel. I hope that he is well now and you can stop worrying.

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@LadyDuck (459823)

• Switzerland

1 Jul 16

@RubyHawk I hope too.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

He sent a message that his brother came and visited him last night. His sister in law sent him a plate of food and he was feeling much better. i just hope he continues to feel better.

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@Yar_Joey (3271)

• Philippines

30 Jun 16

Maybe he thinks he can manage himself despite his illness. I have diabetes too

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@Yar_Joey (3271)

• Philippines

30 Jun 16

@RubyHawk If he cannot walk, then maybe his nerves have the problem now. He has diabetic neuropathy. I hope he has no bleeding wounds in his feet, because it can cause decreased oxygenation and she might develop diabetic foot.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Jul 16

@Yar_Joey He doesn't have any wounds. He has trouble walking because the nerves in his feet and legs are destroyed, but he has no sores, thank goodness for that. He takes good care of his feet.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

that's exactly what he thinks. I hope it's true. Do you have many problems with your diabetes. The nerves are gone in my sons feet and legs. He cannot drive and has a hard time walking.

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@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

30 Jun 16

He is a grownup so im sure he will know when it`s time to see a doc, as worried as you are,try and give him space.

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@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

30 Jun 16

@RubyHawk Im sure if he feels he needs help,he will let you know.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Jul 16

@miniam I have to take his word for it.

@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

that's exactly what I try to do, but when you see one sick, you feel you must do something.

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@bwjsdems (496)

• New Zealand

30 Jun 16

Males are so staunch about these things. My dad just ended up in hospital this week with chest pains. At 84 these things are to be expected, but he kept expecting to get up and go home straight away.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

I think all males are like that at every age. I hope your dad will be okay.

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@bwjsdems (496)

• New Zealand

2 Jul 16

@RubyHawk thanks. my dad is fine. Came home on Thursday. Glad to hear that your son is also better. Us females have to keep an eye on them.

@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

30 Jun 16

I hope you find him feeling better. Men are so stubborn when it comes to going to the doctor.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

true, and he says he is feeling better today./

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@Teep11 (7674)

• United States

30 Jun 16

He may not want to go right now but if he becomes any weaker then he may give in. Perhaps rest is needed.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

He said he ate and rested well last night, maybe that was what he needed.

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@Vjvals (906)

• Roseville, California

30 Jun 16

hoping the hospital not needed, the sugar was neither too high or low, hoping the nap then is enough

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

It seemed to be, a meal and a nap can sometimes work wonders.

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@sofssu (23662)

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30 Jun 16

I hope he is better now. As mothers we do worry a lot more than we should.. don't we?

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

A mother never gets over worrying about her children.

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

30 Jun 16

No matter what age they are, we still worry about our children, don't we? I hope he's ok.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

I don't believe they get too old for a mother not to worry.

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@JudyEv (326545)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jun 16

This is a difficult one. Would he go to a doctor just to put your mind at rest even if he doesn't see the need? I do hope he will be okay.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

I don't think he would, he hates doctors and hospitals, but he says he is better.

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@paigea (35783)

• Canada

30 Jun 16

That is a worry. Sometimes people don't realize when they need medical attention. Hopefully, he was just not feeling well.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

I hope so, I think he hadn't felt like eating in a few days, hopefully after eating last night that will help.

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@1210800460 (557)

• China

30 Jun 16

I hope your son gets well soon.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

thank you and he says he is feeling much better.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

30 Jun 16

Being he is an adult I don't know what you can do except to be with him and make sure he doesn't have a problem with his diabetis.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

2 Jul 16

@RubyHawk I can understand as our kids are like that in not wanting us to worry about them.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Jul 16

I can't actually be with him, we don't live close and he doesn't want me to stay with him. He doesn't like to see me worry and annoy him. I'm sure I would feel the same way.

@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Jul 16

@Marcyaz True, and often they worry us more by trying not to worry us.

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@Tampa_girl7 (49216)

• United States

2 Jul 16

I know that worried you. Hope he feels good now.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Jul 16

I had a message from him today, saying he's feeling fine. He might have been dehydrated.

@MarshaMusselman (38719)

• Midland, Michigan

1 Jul 16

Well, I don't think you can force him to go, maybe he only has a slight flu bug or something like that if his sugar numbers are normal. Worrying won't do either of you any good, as it can make you sick as well and you don't want or need that. The best thing to do is visualize him doing the things he most enjoys and see him in good health. If checking on him will make you feel worse, it may not be the best idea right now. Maybe give it a few days and then go again. By then he may be his normal self again.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Jul 16

Thanks for the encouragement, I certainly hope so.

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@supercalifredge (606)

• United States

30 Jun 16

That doesn't sound good! I'll pray for him.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Jul 16

Thank you, every good wish is appreciated.

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@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

30 Jun 16

I think he really needs to be brought to the hospital. I hope he will be alright.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jun 16

That's exactly what I thought. He looked so weak and sick.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Jul 16

@magallon My son has never liked doctors or hospitals and only goes when he feels he has too.

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@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

1 Jul 16

@RubyHawk Maybe he has reasons why he don't want to go to the doctor.

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