She's Back In The Hospital Again.

[Janet]

The colonoscopy was done this morning and they didn't find anything. No signs of bleeding anywhere...no inflamation...nothing. Still could be recurring diverticulitis. Hospital Dr. said they may want to do the camera thing where she swallows it to see if there is any bleeding in the small intestines. The GI Dr. hasn't been as of yet. The hospital Dr. even said that the may send her home tomorrow.....duh????? What the heck??? They haven't figured anything out yet.

They also did an MRI because Mom has arthritis in her hip, but for the last few days it's been sending a horrible pain down her leg...bad enough that she cries. Her leg then becomes numb feeling. Sounds like a nerve is getting pinched somewhere, but I will find out the results of that tomorrow.

I'm not sure what to think or do until I get back over there. If there is a chance of Mom bleeding and becoming weak again, which there is....she's not going to be able to stay alone. I wouldn't mind her being here, but I don't even want to be here...lol. Plus the fact that she is starting to just tell me to do this or to do that without even trying herself. Not sure I could live that way.

Well enough of that for today....praying for some better...more informative news tomorrow.

I came home around 2:00 went straight to the couch and slept till after 6. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep tonight and head back to the hospital in the morning.

[paula1961]

My heart goes out to you Janet. I went thru this same stuff for so long. I am not trying to depress you but this could be a very long road with your Mom honey. My Dad went through so many tests that came back not showing anything. My prayers are with you..and I wish I could be there and give you a great big hug! You are a wonderful daughter and I'm sure that your Mom without saying....appreciates you just being there with her. I will pray for comfort for her...I know that is all we can hope for Janet. If she would be comfortable staying with you....that might be for the best..Dad and Mom came up here for a few days and it is those days that I am so very thankful for before Dad passed. I so hope that I haven't depressed you..........I'm only thinking of what you are going through..and speaking from my heart as to what I went through. I love you.

[gja1000]

Well, the blood in her stool is coming from her intestines somewhere. It's so frustrating to not be able to find out where. If it is red when it comes out, then it is not too high up. Usually blood in the small intestines comes out black, rather than red. Keep after them till they find out what it is. She can't continue to bleed!

[DianaB]

I think they should keep her until they find out where the bleeding is coming from......or until they feel that it's controled. My Dad had trouble with bleeding from "somewhere" and he kept having problems and would have to go in to receive blood. It was very tiresome and I didn't have to deal with as much as you are. I hope that they can find something out.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by paula1961

My heart goes out to you Janet. I went thru this same stuff for so long. I am not trying to depress you but this could be a very long road with your Mom honey. My Dad went through so many tests that came back not showing anything. My prayers are with you..and I wish I could be there and give you a great big hug! You are a wonderful daughter and I'm sure that your Mom without saying....appreciates you just being there with her. I will pray for comfort for her...I know that is all we can hope for Janet. If she would be comfortable staying with you....that might be for the best..Dad and Mom came up here for a few days and it is those days that I am so very thankful for before Dad passed. I so hope that I haven't depressed you..........I'm only thinking of what you are going through..and speaking from my heart as to what I went through. I love you.

Paula...I appreciate your advice and kindness more than you know. Your post didn't depress me at all. It's been a long road already...over a year and I know there is more to come, for how long....for as long as God knows we can deal with it. I hope I'm not disappointing him.

Originally Posted by gja1000

Well, the blood in her stool is coming from her intestines somewhere. It's so frustrating to not be able to find out where. If it is red when it comes out, then it is not too high up. Usually blood in the small intestines comes out black, rather than red. Keep after them till they find out what it is. She can't continue to bleed!

Thank you for that Gayle...they didn't tell us that info. The blood is more red than black. As gross as this is to some....the stool is black because of all the iron she was taking, but it seaps away red. I'm going to try and insist they do the camera thing before she leaves.

Originally Posted by DianaB

I think they should keep her until they find out where the bleeding is coming from......or until they feel that it's controled. My Dad had trouble with bleeding from "somewhere" and he kept having problems and would have to go in to receive blood. It was very tiresome and I didn't have to deal with as much as you are. I hope that they can find something out.

I think they should keep her too, until they find what's going on or else there is nothing they can do. I know it's difficult at her age and even though I don't want to lose my Mom....I don't want her to suffer either. She cries more than I've ever seen her cry and it is just so heartbreaking.

[Shada]

Janet.. I am so sorry you and your Mom are going thru so much again!

My prayers are with you and your Mom. Hugs to you my friend.

[Janet]

Thank you Shada....sure miss you when you're not here.

[judy]

Hi Janet. Sorry I haven't been on for a few days and didn't know about Mom. My prayers are with you both. It is so clear that you two love each other so much, and that her illnesses have brought you even closer. She isn't so bossy when she is sick! And you get a chance to do for her, which I know she appreciates.

I hope they don't send her home without a clear diagnosis! They do that though. The cost, etc., etc.

I am thinking of you and have you in my heart always.

[JJJ]

Wow, I can only imaging the frustruation

Hang in there I'm sure everything will turn out well. My ex at one point had the same problem and no one could figure anything out. After a while the bleeding decrease and finally stop. Hopefully nothing serious.

[Janet]

Mom has Dr. appts on the 6th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 24th. All follow ups...lol. Guess I'll be busy. We just got notice of these appts. when they released her. The wonderful ladies at Wellbound...the kidney dialysis place....that they will try and combine some of the appts to make it a little easier. All I really care about is that the roads stay in good shape.

[gja1000]

Janet, that sounds like my life. Gary had/has doctors appointments on Dec. 29, Jan 4, Jan 5, Jan 6, Jan 18, and Jan 19. Granted he CAN take himself, but he really can't go by himself because he doesn't hear well enough to know what the doctor is saying.

[Janet]

That is exactly the same with Mom. She could go herself....although everyone else should be off the roads...lol, but she can't hear what they tell her....don't understand what they tell her....and then forgets by the time she gets home.

Spoke with her this morning and she had a great night....lots of sleep...lots of fluid off. Only complaint is her hip and leg.

[gja1000]

I'm glad she had a better night! It's always better to be home in your own bed. I just wish they knew what was causing the blood loss! Her memory loss may be due to the hospital stays, and the low blood volume. She will likely improve if she is able to stay home, not lose any more blood, and feel better.

LOL! Gary can't hear, can't remember, and doesn't understand either!

[Janet]

Mom had another good day yesterday. I did go in and change the bed sheets and mop her kitchen floor. I carried the sheets and other items needing washed to the kitchen, but I made her get up and do the laundry. Mom is the type if you do one thing....she wants you to do more as she watches...lol. Fooler her...lolol She needs to get up and move about more.

[DianaB]

It sounds like your Mom's doing well. I'm glad that she's back home. You can't do things for them when they can do them theirselves because they can lose strength so quickly. They need that activity.