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Topic: My husband is VERY ill in Intensive Care
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Florett Knowflake Posts: 47 From: Netherlands Registered: May 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 01:33 PM
Lexx,I wish you both much strength. My thoughts are with you both. Love & Light IP: Logged |
ail221 Knowflake Posts: 2952 From: Mary Margaret Blanchard's home Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 02:12 PM
I just went through something like this. Sending positive energy your way, hopefully everything will take a turn for the positive.IP: Logged |
libraschoice77 Knowflake Posts: 673 From: NYC Registered: Aug 2010
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posted February 08, 2013 02:17 PM
((Huggs)) and well wishes to you and your husband, and for a speedy recovery IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer Moderator Posts: 1442 From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion! Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 02:25 PM
Thanking all of you kind folks again.{{{hugs}}} I am depressed, the roads are bad, snowing bad; I cannot go to the hospital to be with him. My body is acting up too. I am scared and angry and depressed. No phone in his room so cannot even talk to him. Heating with space heaters because furnace expired. Two space heaters failed. Wearing coat, hat, gloves in the house. Just when we thought things might be getting better for us, the bottom falls out all over the place. Someone asked about him getting on disability; yes we are planning to do that. However that takes money to do and all. So does a possible medical bankruptcy. I just do not know what to do. For now just waiting for him to be able to come home. Lots of trouble walking today for me. The pain is excruciating but I do not dare take the meds I need because I cannot afford to fall from dizziness again being here alone. Will shut up now since what good is my moaning eh?IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 25216 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 02:51 PM
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mockingbird Knowflake Posts: 1076 From: Registered: Dec 2011
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posted February 08, 2013 03:13 PM
I am so sorry, Lexx ------------------ If I've included this sig, it's because I'm posting from a mobile device. Please excuse all outrageous typos and confusing auto-corrects. IP: Logged |
T Knowflake Posts: 7956 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 03:20 PM
Very sorry to hear that LEXX. It seems like many people are going thru hard & stressful times these days. Part of it is planetary I think. Everyone's going thru major crap. Keeping my fingers crossed for you both and hoping things turn around soon. IP: Logged |
T Knowflake Posts: 7956 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 03:26 PM
quote: Originally posted by Lexxigramer:
Someone asked about him getting on disability; yes we are planning to do that. However that takes money to do and all. So does a possible medical bankruptcy. I just do not know what to do. For now just waiting for him to be able to come home. Lots of trouble walking today for me. The pain is excruciating but I do not dare take the meds I need because I cannot afford to fall from dizziness again being here alone. Will shut up now since what good is my moaning eh?
I know someone who's been through the disability process. It can take a long time, but if you get a disability lawyer, they don't get any money until you win your case. They decide if it's worth taking on. It sounds like his, is. Then you don't pay, they automatically get a cut from your backpayment. I know you are on it, but it might have been awhile since then. I'd wondered why he wasnt on it already, since I know youve mentioned health problems with him. I believe he will be reimbursed (once he wins) since the time he got sick and disabled. They will them send you back payment for all of those years and that time and medical bills will be covered under Medicade (Medicare?). So, get ontop of that and start the process ASAP. Yes, it can take years and many legal trials to get it, but he might have enough to go on. Keep records or all medical appointments, hospital visits etc. and do google research. It sounds like he needs to be on disability, so I would not wait. Start the often long process as soon as youre able too ( i understand you are also dealing with your own medical issues ) Wishing you both the best. IP: Logged |
T Knowflake Posts: 7956 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 03:29 PM
I believe the lawyer working for you can't take more than 10% of your back payment (by law) once they win your case. It's around that number - between 5% and 10%, I think. It's not an easy fight though. IP: Logged |
Sabine Knowflake Posts: 76 From: Registered: Jan 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 03:35 PM
Sending loving light to you. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer Moderator Posts: 1442 From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion! Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 03:41 PM
quote: Originally posted by T: I know someone who's been through the disability process. It can take a long time, but if you get a disability lawyer, they don't get any money until you win your case.I know you are on it, but it might have been awhile since then. I'd wondered why he wasnt on it already, since I know youve mentioned health problems with him. I believe he will be reimbursed (once he wins) since the time he got sick and disabled. They will them send you back payment for all of those years and that time and medical bills will be covered under Medicade (Medicare?). So, get ontop of that and start the process ASAP. Yes, it can take years and many legal trials to get it, but he might have enough to go on. Keep records or all medical appointments, hospital visits etc. and do google research. It sounds like he needs to be on disability, so I would not wait. Start the often long process as soon as youre able too ( i understand you are also dealing with your own medical issues ) Wishing you both the best.
He has not applied because he was suicidal when his father and grandmother died the same week and the drug he was on for seizures caused him to be suicidal, it even had a suicide warning on the bottle! Big drug companies tell you bad side effects now so if you get hurt, you cannot sue them. Then the seizures and knock down migraines hit with a vengeance. He had to quit his job of 20 years because the fluorescent lights and the computer monitors made him very ill to the point of collapsing at work. He worked hard to become the Technology Coordinator for 3 libraries, and having to quit was very depressing for him. He had lost his optimism and the stress of my being disabled added to it all. He is also depressed because the house is a wreck, broken plumbing, bad wiring, broken furnace, and the list just goes on. The silver lining is that this 25 grand handyman special is cheaper than rent by a lot, and paid off the mortgage. So somehow I have to get him to apply for disability, and that is hard to do being we are both disabled, and do not want to drive far. Sigh..... I sound so pitiful b!itching. I know there are folks out there doing so much worse. I cannot help to be scared. I am extremely relieved and thankful he is not in critical condition now. But he is still in ICU and there is no phone in his room, so I cannot even help him by talking with him. Just praying the space heaters keep working and electric does not go out. OK....... must go rest a bit....... Thank you T
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mirage29 Knowflake Posts: 516 From: us Registered: May 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 04:42 PM
LEXXIGRAMER {{{{{{{{{{{hugs+++++++++}}}}}}}}}}{{{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}} LOVE IS STRONG LOVE IS MIGHTY LOVE IS A HEALER!! WISHING YOU OVERFLOWING LOVE!!!!! IP: Logged |
Faith Knowflake Posts: 3625 From: Registered: Jul 2011
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posted February 08, 2013 05:24 PM
Also when you're up for it, see if you can talk to the hospital billing department about getting welfare directly from them. In our state, a lot of funding is available that way.Thinking of you both a lot. IP: Logged |
Hecate Knowflake Posts: 230 From: Registered: Nov 2011
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posted February 08, 2013 05:32 PM
Hi LexxigramerMay your husband get well soon. Sending live and well wishes your way. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer Moderator Posts: 1442 From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion! Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 06:08 PM
Seems he did almost die yesterday. Waaaaaaaaaaaay too close to say the least. I hate it that no one is bothering to explain to me exactly what is going on. Apparently what he is suffering from is very very very bad. They seem to be treating him for all types of acidosis. Acidosis: quote: What is acidosis?Acidosis is a condition in which there is an excess of acidic molecules in the body. This can occur as a result of overproduction, underexcretion, or both. With overproduction, the body makes too much acid. This can occur in sepsis, a life-threatening widespread infection in which the body makes too much lactic acid. With underexcretion, the body is unable to rid itself of excess acid. This can occur in renal failure and various lung diseases.
They seem to be treating him for all types of acidosis. quote:
What causes acidosis?Acidosis is caused by an accumulation of acid in your body. Normally, your body effectively excretes or eliminates acid through normal breathing and kidney function. If these functions are perturbed, or if the amount of acid your body produces increases significantly, acidosis can result. A wide variety of conditions can cause or contribute to acidosis. They are generally broken down into groups known as metabolic acidosis or respiratory acidosis. Common causes of metabolic acidosis Metabolic acidosis occurs when your body generates excess acid, fails to remove or break down acid, or both such as occurs with: Cancers Diabetic ketoacidosis (life-threatening complication of diabetes) Liver failure Physical overexertion Severe diarrhea without electrolyte replacement Too little oxygen, as might occur during a heart attack Common causes of respiratory acidosis Respiratory acidosis occurs when you have a lung defect or your breathing patterns result in too much carbon dioxide in your body: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Sedative overdose Severe asthma What are the risk factors for acidosis? A number of factors increase the risk of developing acidosis. Not all people with risk factors will get acidosis. Risk factors for acidosis include: Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis), especially when severe, as it can limit lung function and cause acidosis Diabetes, especially when untreated, can significantly increase the risk of acidosis Kidney disease Obesity Severe diarrhea
I am having some rather serious panic attacks here and trying to calm down. Gods I am so damn scared. That kind of horror feeling that grips you too tightly and that makes you feel like you are drowning whilst being electrocuted. Nauseated and trembling too. My eyes are acting very wonky and oh God I hope it is not another mini stroke. Got to calm down. I am scared. Thank you everyone for your kindness.
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SunChild Moderator Posts: 3604 From: Australia Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 09:21 PM
I hope you come out of this dark place soon Lexx, you've been so positive thus far- and you are trying, I know. It's something really tough. Lots of IP: Logged |
hippichick Moderator Posts: 2211 From: Registered: May 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 09:26 PM
Blessins, Lexx....please keep us posted, if there is anything I can do, dont hesitate to let me know! t~ IP: Logged |
hippichick Moderator Posts: 2211 From: Registered: May 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 09:28 PM
ps acidosis is a very, very common medical condition and very treatable if caught soon enough.We had a patient last week with a blood sugar over 1000.. He pulled through. hang in there, trite words I know, sending white light! IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer Moderator Posts: 1442 From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion! Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 09:33 PM
I am trying hard but I feel like I am losing my control this time. I miss him so much. Scared because he is still in ICU. That means he is still critical right? No one at the hospital is telling me a damn thing. I do not know if he is getting better or not. I do not trust them. I am so freaking worried. Trapped here alone by the weather I cannot even go to visit him. Do people get well after sepsis and acidosis or are they lying to me at the hospital? I am so scared................. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer Moderator Posts: 1442 From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion! Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 09:37 PM
quote: Originally posted by hippichick: ps acidosis is a very, very common medical condition and very treatable if caught soon enough.We had a patient last week with a blood sugar over 1000.. He pulled through. hang in there, trite words I know, sending white light!
Thank you hippichick I was crying too much and did not read your post first. And my eyes are glitching. Once he gets well I will have to do something about myself because my sugar is often in the 400s. My meter just broke today, go figures. Did the 1000sugar patient recover totally? No damage?PS. The sepsis is bad. They are shoving 3 types of IV antibiotics into him. He had 8 different IVs going, plus they kept giving him these huge hypodermics like huge things holding like 8 ounces of stuff like bicarbonate. The sugar is down, with continuous IV drip. But the bowel infection is very bad. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer Moderator Posts: 1442 From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion! Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 09:46 PM
Please folks bear with me for not replying to you all individually. I am frayed beyond frayed. Thank you all for your kindness and caring. IP: Logged |
hippichick Moderator Posts: 2211 From: Registered: May 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 10:13 PM
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hippichick Moderator Posts: 2211 From: Registered: May 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 10:15 PM
quote: Originally posted by Lexxigramer: I am trying hard but I feel like I am losing my control this time. I miss him so much. Scared because he is still in ICU. That means he is still critical right? No one at the hospital is telling me a damn thing. I do not know if he is getting better or not. I do not trust them. I am so freaking worried. Trapped here alone by the weather I cannot even go to visit him. Do people get well after sepsis and acidosis or are they lying to me at the hospital? I am so scared.................
Hon! He will get better! Where did the gut infection come from? Sepsis can be bad, but again treated quickly enough it can be turned around. Dont assume just cause he is in the ICU he wont make it.... I need to know more to give you a more educated opinion, but I understand your inablilty to get out. I dont want to get too personal here. PM me on FB if you need to. Getting to bed now so I can go back to the ICU tomorrow. blessings and more blessings! terri~ https://www.facebook.com/#!/torra.luna.3
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Lexxigramer Moderator Posts: 1442 From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion! Registered: Feb 2012
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posted February 08, 2013 10:24 PM
quote: Originally posted by hippichick: Hon! He will get better!Where did the gut infection come from? Sepsis can be bad, but again treated quickly enough it can be turned around. Dont assume just cause he is in the ICU he wont make it.... I need to know more to give you a more educated opinion, but I understand your inablilty to get out. I dont want to get too personal here. PM me on FB if you need to. Getting to bed now so I can go back to the ICU tomorrow. blessings and more blessings! terri~ https://www.facebook.com/#!/torra.luna.3
Thank you hippichick I have not been told much but the sepsis seems to be caused by the acidosis from what I understand. I will tell more when I find out more. Oh I do not mind you posting personal things concerning this issue here unless you mean your personal things. If so; I will try and reactivate my fb. Sweet dreams and thank you again.{{{hugs}}}
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hippichick Moderator Posts: 2211 From: Registered: May 2009
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posted February 08, 2013 10:30 PM
No, lady, your personal issues...Always in consideration of others~ t~ IP: Logged |