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Florett
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posted February 08, 2013 01:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Florett     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Lexx,

I wish you both much strength. My thoughts are with you both.

Love & Light

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ail221
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posted February 08, 2013 02:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ail221     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I just went through something like this. Sending positive energy your way, hopefully everything will take a turn for the positive.

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libraschoice77
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posted February 08, 2013 02:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for libraschoice77     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
((Huggs)) and well wishes to you and your husband, and for a speedy recovery

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Lexxigramer
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posted February 08, 2013 02:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lexxigramer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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?

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Randall
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posted February 08, 2013 02:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Randall     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

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mockingbird
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posted February 08, 2013 03:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mockingbird     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am so sorry, Lexx

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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.

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T
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posted February 08, 2013 03:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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T
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posted February 08, 2013 03:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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T
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posted February 08, 2013 03:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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Sabine
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posted February 08, 2013 03:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Sabine     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sending loving light to you.

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Lexxigramer
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posted February 08, 2013 03:41 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lexxigramer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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
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posted February 08, 2013 04:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mirage29     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
LEXXIGRAMER
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LOVE IS STRONG

LOVE IS MIGHTY

LOVE IS A HEALER!!

WISHING YOU OVERFLOWING LOVE!!!!!

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Faith
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posted February 08, 2013 05:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Faith     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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posted February 08, 2013 05:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hecate     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

Hi Lexxigramer

May your husband get well soon.
Sending live and well wishes your way.

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Lexxigramer
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posted February 08, 2013 06:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lexxigramer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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posted February 08, 2013 09:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SunChild     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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

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posted February 08, 2013 09:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for hippichick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Blessins, Lexx....

please keep us posted, if there is anything I can do, dont hesitate to let me know!

t~

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posted February 08, 2013 09:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for hippichick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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!

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posted February 08, 2013 09:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lexxigramer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.................

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posted February 08, 2013 09:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lexxigramer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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posted February 08, 2013 09:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lexxigramer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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posted February 08, 2013 10:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for hippichick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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posted February 08, 2013 10:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for hippichick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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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posted February 08, 2013 10:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lexxigramer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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posted February 08, 2013 10:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for hippichick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
No, lady, your personal issues...

Always in consideration of others~

t~

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