After the nerve block DH talked to our family doctor. They agreed that a permanent action be taken to make this never no longer function. DH went to bed immediately after his appointment. Depression. It was expected.
We wait until an appointment is set up with the thorastic surgeon and then a date for the surgery.
Please continue to pray for all those who need your prayers.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
DH short term memory
After all the things my DH has suffered, now the stomach pain that caused him to loose so much weight because he could not tolerate the stretching of his stomach has caused another symptom. He is having short term memory problems.
I expected muscle loss with the great loss of weight. I never really looked at all the possibilities. Now he has memory problems just like individuals with dementia.
We are on a Ferris wheel and there seems to be no getting off.
Please continue to pray for all families and caregivers of dementia patients. They need every prayer that you can send.
I expected muscle loss with the great loss of weight. I never really looked at all the possibilities. Now he has memory problems just like individuals with dementia.
We are on a Ferris wheel and there seems to be no getting off.
Please continue to pray for all families and caregivers of dementia patients. They need every prayer that you can send.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Maybe a final diagnosis
The Spinal Cat Scan showed damage to the nerve at T-10. This nerve radiates around from the spine to the belly button.
We have been to see a spinal specialist. Another MRI and a nerve block are to be scheduled.
Please continue to pray.
We have been to see a spinal specialist. Another MRI and a nerve block are to be scheduled.
Please continue to pray.
Friday, August 12, 2011
I don't like it...my DH weighs less than I do
With all the pain DH is going through he is unable to eat much and when he does there is always something left on the plate.
He has dropped over 50 pounds since October 15, 2010. It is only about 2 pounds per week...but this is not the right way to loose weight. His weight has been in muscles as the fat is all gone.
We are waiting for the doctor to call with an appointment for an MRI and an epidural. If I don't hear in the next 20 minutes I will be calling the doctor myself.
Keep praying. Even when I do not know who is praying for me it comforts me and helps me through the tough times.
Prayer for caregivers, individuals with long term illness and their families and friends.
He has dropped over 50 pounds since October 15, 2010. It is only about 2 pounds per week...but this is not the right way to loose weight. His weight has been in muscles as the fat is all gone.
We are waiting for the doctor to call with an appointment for an MRI and an epidural. If I don't hear in the next 20 minutes I will be calling the doctor myself.
Keep praying. Even when I do not know who is praying for me it comforts me and helps me through the tough times.
Prayer for caregivers, individuals with long term illness and their families and friends.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Results from CT Angiogram
The results showed no problems. Another test with no results down. Another test to go.
The next test is a CAT scan of his spine. Doctor is now looking at the spine and nerves to see if there is something in the spine that is radiating around to the stomach.
DH health is continuing it's downward cycle. Not enough food means not enough protein means the body starts using itself as energy. He is short and long term memory problems but they are not from dementia (in my unprofessional opinion).
We are still praying for a diagnosis.
Please continue all prayers for doctors, nurses, volunteers, caregivers, families and patients with dementia and undiagnosed diseases.
The next test is a CAT scan of his spine. Doctor is now looking at the spine and nerves to see if there is something in the spine that is radiating around to the stomach.
DH health is continuing it's downward cycle. Not enough food means not enough protein means the body starts using itself as energy. He is short and long term memory problems but they are not from dementia (in my unprofessional opinion).
We are still praying for a diagnosis.
Please continue all prayers for doctors, nurses, volunteers, caregivers, families and patients with dementia and undiagnosed diseases.
Monday, July 18, 2011
More useless test results
DH got his results from the sonogram and xray. He has fatty liver which is not related to the stomach pain.
Our primary physician has talked to the gastroenterologist and the surgeon and they had suggested a CT Angiogram (Computed Tomography Angiogram). It is a detailed picture of the blood vessels that go the the heart, lung, kidneys among other organs. It is scheduled tomorrow morning.
DH is becoming more and more forgetful. Now the long term as well as the short term memories are not there. I still believe if he was not going through all the pain, tests etc. that this would not be an issue.
Please continue to pray.
Our primary physician has talked to the gastroenterologist and the surgeon and they had suggested a CT Angiogram (Computed Tomography Angiogram). It is a detailed picture of the blood vessels that go the the heart, lung, kidneys among other organs. It is scheduled tomorrow morning.
DH is becoming more and more forgetful. Now the long term as well as the short term memories are not there. I still believe if he was not going through all the pain, tests etc. that this would not be an issue.
Please continue to pray.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Additional Tests
Today DH had a sonogram and xray of the area in his stomach that has the severe pain. They didn't tell him not to eat before the tests so he may have to take them over again.
DH is getting close to giving up. The only thing keeping him on the road to a diagnosis is the knowledge that our GS (grandson) has just lost his Daddy and DH will now really have to be a large part in GS life. DH is the only adult over 21 in GS life. He has no uncles in the vicinity and his only cousin that is old enough to be a mentor is just starting out his adult life with a girl friend. I know that my SNIL (step nephew in law - SIL nephew) is a wonderful adult and will do all he can.
DH is still having moments of short term memory loss. I think it is 90% stress and 9% pain and 1% not listening.
Keep praying for all dementia patients, all hospice patients, doctors, nurses, aides and family, friends and caregivers. They need prayers more than most.
Thank you for all your prayers and the responses I have received from this blog. You will never know how much they mean to me!
DH is getting close to giving up. The only thing keeping him on the road to a diagnosis is the knowledge that our GS (grandson) has just lost his Daddy and DH will now really have to be a large part in GS life. DH is the only adult over 21 in GS life. He has no uncles in the vicinity and his only cousin that is old enough to be a mentor is just starting out his adult life with a girl friend. I know that my SNIL (step nephew in law - SIL nephew) is a wonderful adult and will do all he can.
DH is still having moments of short term memory loss. I think it is 90% stress and 9% pain and 1% not listening.
Keep praying for all dementia patients, all hospice patients, doctors, nurses, aides and family, friends and caregivers. They need prayers more than most.
Thank you for all your prayers and the responses I have received from this blog. You will never know how much they mean to me!
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