2/5/24 - Update on Hubby
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222285)
United States
February 5, 2024 7:33am CST
I spoke with both the nurse and the doctor yesterday. The doctor ordered a CT scan; and they sedated my husband so that they could complete the procedure. It came back negative for a stroke. I mentioned the medication problem that hubby had previously. The doctor said it was possible that something they are giving him might be causing the problem BUT that it was quite common for older patients to suffer from hospital delirium. They become confused, combative, etc. in a new situation.
I got a call from a nurse's aid last night. Hubby had been trying to call me and couldn't get through. He most likely wasn't dialing correctly. When I talked to him, he wasn't too bad; but he was a little bit hard to understand. He said that he felt tipsy but he hadn't had any alcohol -- most likely from the sedatives. He tried to write down our home phone number but was unable to get the numbers right.
The nurse's aid said that she must stay in his room and watch him because he keeps trying to get up and walk. He is too unsteady on his feet to do that.
When I talked to the nurse, I asked her about Alzeimer's and dementia. She said the CT scan doesn't detect that. He would have to have an MRI. That's all I can remember right now.
Our housekeeper will be coming over today to do the trash and a bunch of other things that I need.
Thank you again for your prayers and thoughts. I'm really scared what my husband will be like when he comes home.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
5 Feb 24
I am still praying. I know this is worrisome .Don’t lose hope. This can still end well.
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@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
5 Feb 24
If he is, he probably isn't suitable to be at home. I don't think you have the ability to care for him in the way you would like..not without supports at least. Maybe you could talk to the social worker about getting something like that set up.
. All the best for you and hubby.
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. All the best for you and hubby.. 3 people like this
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
5 Feb 24
Thank you, snowy. If he can't be at home, I would be devastated.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
5 Feb 24
Everyone has been so kind. I really appreciate it.
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@Juliaacv (56239)
• Canada
5 Feb 24
@LindaOHio We are fortunate that this is a very supportive bunch of people, from all over, but close in heart.
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@wolfgirl569 (135643)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Feb 24
I am wondering about dementia also with him getting lost earlier. I hope not. Glad she will be there some today.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
5 Feb 24
I'm worried about that being the diagnosis too.
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@Marilynda1225 (91044)
• United States
5 Feb 24
I'm praying very hard for you Linda and your hubby. Hopefully they'll be able to figure out what's going on and maybe adjust his medications. It doesn't sound like he'll be coming home anytime soon.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Feb 24
I wonder if something is causing pressure on a part of his brain that gives him these abilities. Will he be having an MRI? Prayers for both of you.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Feb 24
@LindaOHio ......Hopefully so. Hope he has a good doctor.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
7 Feb 24
@celticeagle He seems to be good. He listened to me about the MRI.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
I'm going to be pushing for an MRI. I hope they give him one.
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@FourWalls (86615)
• United States
5 Feb 24
Will you be able to get a home nurse to help with him? You know I’m praying.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
5 Feb 24
Thank you. There are many things I think I will have to look into.
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@LadyDuck (502259)
• Italy
6 Feb 24
@LindaOHio - I see my husband losing his balance a lot when he turns, or get up from a chair. I do not let him go out alone anymore, I fear he could fell.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
5 Feb 24
I'm thinking dementia too because of past events.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
@LadyDuck That's good that you take such good care of him.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Feb 24
Linda, I know this is so hard on you. Remember
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Feb 24
@LindaOHio That is so sad. Has the doctor diagnosed that? If so, maybe there are some meds to slow the progression.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
@1creekgirl I am pushing for an MRI based on things that have happened over the past few months.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
Thank you, Vicki. I'm afraid he has dementia.
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@lovebuglena (52167)
• Staten Island, New York
6 Feb 24
I really hope he will be back to his old self when he finally comes back home.
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@lovebuglena (52167)
• Staten Island, New York
6 Feb 24
@LindaOHio how long will they keep him in the hospital?
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
@lovebuglena I have no idea. I just talked to the nurse; and she said that they put him in restraints again. I could just cry.
@MarieCoyle (59149)
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5 Feb 24
I hope he improves soon. Maybe the doctor can order an MRI while he is already there.
Are they talking of releasing him? I hope you can find some proper help to care for him if he comes home soon. I am sorry you are having to go through this, take good care, Linda.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
5 Feb 24
They are not talking of releasing him at all. I would like to see him get an MRI.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
@MarieCoyle I also spoke with the lady that does research before the patient gets released. There is a possibility that he would need to go to rehab; but I'm fighting for home rehab.
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@MarieCoyle (59149)
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6 Feb 24
@LindaOHio
From your writings, it does seem like he needs to be there right now. It's good that you talked with the doctor and the nurse.
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
5 Feb 24
Hope the situation of your husband will become more stable when the side effects of the medication wear out. Please also take good care of yourself.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
Will do. Thank you for your support.
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@Deepizzaguy (122105)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Feb 24
You are welcome. Prayers will be on your way.
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@Deepizzaguy (122105)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Feb 24
@LindaOHio You are welcome.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
6 Feb 24
I hope for the best. Long years of hospitalization and strong medicines might be the cause of his condition.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
6 Feb 24
@LindaOHio
I am so so sorry all you both are going through. I hope it will be ok when he comes home and hope he knows who you are.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
7 Feb 24
@LindaOHio
You are welcome and the not knowing when he will return home must be hard on the both of you.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
6 Feb 24
Thank you. I don't know when he will be coming home.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
5 Feb 24
Thank you so much, Jim. Everyone has been so kind.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
7 Feb 24
@porwest Thank you so much. So are you.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89487)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Feb 24
I am sorry to hear how things are going for him, and that all does sound scary, especially worrying about when he does come home. When you mentioned him getting up and trying to walk out there, that reminded me of my grandfather...he got to the point he would get up every couple of minutes, then go back to the room, and back and forth. He had lewy body dementia. Hopefully that's not the case and it's not dementia at all for your husband, I just watched my grandpa struggle with that for a couple years.
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