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Started by susanep, January 05, 2012, 08:34:28 PM

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susanep

January 05, 2012, 08:34:28 PM
She came home from the hospital this week, and feeling better now, but
doc said she was a really sick woman. He told her to not be around people with colds, viruses, etc.  Told dad he will have to sweep and mop floors. (he was doing it already)

I learned a few things with her in the hospital. 1. Be glad if you are passing gas.  ;D
2. It is not always a bad thing to go poopy a lot.  ;D 3. If you need a stool softener or laxative then get it at least temporarily.  ;) 4. Having a bunch of doctors seeing you at the hospital each day is not always the quickest way to get out of the hospital.  ::)

susanep :)
Sjogren's, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypothyroid, Fibro, Sleep Apnea, Diabetes 2, Asthma, and Gerd.  (Meds I take) Omeprazole, Pilocarpine, Levothyroxine, Effexor, Cpap, Aspirin, Mobic, Prilosec,, Xanax, Restasis, Systane,Vitamin D3, Plaquenil, Gabapentin, Provigil , Advair, Nasonex, and Proventi

Narablueeyes

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January 05, 2012, 11:51:46 PM
Glad to hear she's home and doing better.  You take care of yourself too!!

Meld256

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January 06, 2012, 12:59:09 AM
susanep,

I'm glad to hear your mother is home and feeling better.  ;) If I understood correctly, she has some issues with her bowels emptying; is that right?  I know many times we don't think of such things being so serious, but they certainly can be and especially for someone older.

The things you learned from her being hospitalized make sense. About gas, my father has always chuckled about his GP's motto: Better out than in!  :D 

I hope you're able to take a little time for yourself and get some rest.
Blessings,
Melinda

A66eyroad

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January 06, 2012, 09:34:28 AM
My grandfather used to say, "Let the wind blow free, where e'er you be!"

:D  :P  ::)
Female, 61
Sjogrens, UCTD, and subacute cutaneous lupus. Flu-like symptoms, mouth & nasal ulcers, itchy rash, high cholesterol, headache, earache, tinnitis, dizziness. Hangover-like nausea, especially in the a.m.
Plaquenil, Atabrine, DHEA, Aleve, Evoxac, Allegra/Benedryl, esomeprazole.

Meld256

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January 06, 2012, 11:39:05 PM
I like it, A66ey! 

That's much more poetic than my ex-husband's Scottish grandmother's saying: "S*&# fire and save the matches!   ;D

susanep

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January 06, 2012, 11:51:47 PM
Thanks everyone for your sweet thoughts, and funny ones too.  :) I am trying to get some rest now, accept when we over did it today going shopping. But, next few days will get plenty of rest.

I think it may be too that mom's body in general is just slowing down.

susanep
Sjogren's, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypothyroid, Fibro, Sleep Apnea, Diabetes 2, Asthma, and Gerd.  (Meds I take) Omeprazole, Pilocarpine, Levothyroxine, Effexor, Cpap, Aspirin, Mobic, Prilosec,, Xanax, Restasis, Systane,Vitamin D3, Plaquenil, Gabapentin, Provigil , Advair, Nasonex, and Proventi

Bucky

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January 07, 2012, 09:44:22 AM
Susanep - good news that your Mom is home again.   :D

I know it's hard when you are running back and forth, back and forth to the hospital all the time.

Take this weekend and get some rest for yourself . . . I'm sure you could use it!   ;)

Bucky
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Meld256

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January 07, 2012, 10:10:05 AM
Susanep,

May I ask how old your Mom is? I know it's tough to see our parents get older and have health problems.  It doesn't help our stress.

I wish you some rest and peace for the next few days.  I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  ;)
Melinda
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