Hubby not feeling very good

[gja1000]

I'm not sure what is going on - but last night, just after midnight, Gary was watching TV when he stood up and said he needed his asthma inhaler because he was having trouble breathing. He said it came on very quickly. I got it for him on my way to bed. I got in bed but in a couple of minutes, he came and got me to give him a breathing treatment (for his asthma). He was really having trouble breathing. We did the treatment and it helped a little, but I listened to his lungs with my stethoscope and could hear fluid bubbling in his lungs. This is due to his heart failure - and means he needs an extra water pill - but breathing problems like this usually do not happen suddenly like this one.

Also, his blood pressure and pulse rate were high. I gave him the water pill, got him in bed, put on his oxygen, and then he was chilling - but he didn't have a fever. It was so weird!!! He turned up his electric blanket on high and had trouble getting warm. Of course, he was up every hour peeing. He also had a headache. I checked his blood pressure and pulse everytime he got up and it came down to about normal by morning.

He has felt just whipped out the whole day today, partly because he didn't sleep much, but partly I think from this "episode". He keeps saying he is just tired, but I think it's a bit more than that. He has an appointment with his heart doc next Friday - so if he doesn't get worse or have any more "episodes" we'll just wait till then to go. If not, he goes to a clinic where a nurse practitioner answers calls 24/7, so I can call and get help there if I need it.

He has done so well since being in the hospital in October - but we did a lot of running and visiting on our trip to Oklahoma - so maybe this is related to that - but for some reason, it feels different......

[DianaB]

Thank goodness you were nearby to check on him. He's in good hands with you being a nurse. I'm sure that it was a scary episode since it came on so quickly and I hope that everything's under control now. I'll say a prayer for your husband's health. I know that you're very worried about him.

[Janet]

Gayle, I can see why you were concerned about this coming on so quickly. It might have scared him a bit and that could cause his BP to go up also...kind of like the white coat syndrome ya know?

Please tell him he's in my prayers and keep us updated on how he is feeling.

[Marilyn]

Oh, Gayle, do you think maybe you should call his cardiologist and see what they think you should do? They might need to check him out before next Friday. Take care, you and your hubby will be in my prayers.

[gja1000]

He felt a lot better when he got up this morning - we went out to eat breakfast. He looks better too - but he says he feels kinda "shakey" inside and also feels weak. He says he definitely feels better though. He laid back down to rest when we got home from breakfast. The cardiologists office isn't open today - but if I need to I can still call and talk to the nurse practitioner. I will if he has another episode. I'm going to call on Monday to see if he can get in before Friday. I think he is OK, but something odd definitely occurred.

Thanks for all the support, guys!

[Gina]

Gayle I am glad to read that he is feeling much better. He is lucky to have you by his side. Like the others said try to get him to the specialist when they open up just to make sure all is well. I will keep him in my prayers ....

[AngieDoogles]

I'm so glad he's feeling better. That must have been so scary for you! I hope the doctor can see him before Friday. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. *hugs*

[lynne b]

I hope your hubby continues to feel better. He is very lucky to have you by his side. Please keep us updated on him.

[Janet]

That's wonderful Gayle that he is feeling better. I'm wondering though why he is still feeling shaky inside. I know you'll be keeping a close eye on him.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

That's wonderful Gayle that he is feeling better. I'm wondering though why he is still feeling shaky inside. I know you'll be keeping a close eye on him.

I know, that "feeling shakey inside" is kinda weird. Just like the chills with no fever.

Anyway, he is feeling lots better this evening - no shaky feelings now. Hope this is all over. Maybe it was some sort of virus?????

[Tiramisu]

Gayle, you and your Hubby are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Forgivenmom5]

I am glad he is doing better. That had to be scary for both of you.

[Shada]

Gary is lucky to have you... praying he will continue to feel better.

[gja1000]

Well Gals, he had another "episode" last night. Woke up at about 2:30AM, could not breathe laying down. I gave him a nebulizer treatment, but it did not help. He spent the rest of the night sitting in the recliner. He took an extra water pill and he feels better now (10:00AM). He does not want to go to the ER. He says is OK to stay home, I agree.

We will DEFINITELY be trying to get into the doctor on Monday. Something is going on with him, and I think it is related to his heart. If I hadn't been through this several times before, I would be crazy. But I know that if he gets really bad, he will say it is time to go to the ER. Thankfully, I'm off work till the 12th, so I can be here with him. Even when I am at work, I'm only 15 mins away, so I can get home quickly if needed. My daughter lives only 10 mins away and she doesn't work, so she can get to him if I can't.

Please don't worry too much (just a little is fine). I think he'll be OK till Monday and then maybe we can get some answers. If not, we'll just zip over to the hospital.

[Tiramisu]

Gayle, I'm sorry y'all are going through this. Stay strong!