Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:16 AM
TalenaGor (1,087 posts)
Moms Covid - update :(
update to - https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214633642
she went to the hosp the other day, they addressed her UTI and fractured ankle from a recent fall but said she didnt have any symptoms of covid so they sent her back to her nursing home yesterday - today I got a frantic call from the home - they were sending her back to the hosp - she was having trouble breathing, was confused and they could not stabilize her oxygen - she was rushed in - put in ICU - the doc called me and asked me if she would want to be saved with 'heroic measures' - CPR, life support etc I didnt really know what to say - I dont really understand all this covid treatment stuff but I also have had to answer those types of questions for her before - I asked him what he recommends - we discussed what her quality of life was before this happened - based on that he said we should try treating the covid and if she responds to treatment he feels like she can be back to her usual self - IF she responds.... but if she doesnt respond to treatment, and she goes into cardiac arrest - no pulse etc - they wont try to revive her - because if it went that far and they revived her & she survived that...she wouldnt be the same - no quality of life..... they are giving her steroids, anti-biotics, plasma w antibodies - they put her to sleep and intubated her.....now we wait and see if she responds..... 
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 Moms Covid - update :( (Original post) |
TalenaGor | Dec 2020 | OP |
| Rhiannon12866 | Dec 2020 | #1 | |
| TalenaGor | Dec 2020 | #2 | |
| pnwest | Dec 2020 | #3 | |
| TalenaGor | Dec 2020 | #4 | |
| Raine | Dec 2020 | #5 | |
| Doodley | Dec 2020 | #6 | |
| Tanuki | Dec 2020 | #7 | |
| MFM008 | Dec 2020 | #8 | |
| Meowmee | Dec 2020 | #9 | |
| PoindexterOglethorpe | Dec 2020 | #10 | |
| mercuryblues | Dec 2020 | #11 | |
| malaise | Dec 2020 | #12 | |
| UpInArms | Dec 2020 | #13 | |
| orwell | Dec 2020 | #14 | |
| Jay25 | Dec 2020 | #15 | |
| denbot | Dec 2020 | #16 | |
| irisblue | Dec 2020 | #17 | |
| gademocrat7 | Dec 2020 | #18 | |
| mrs_p | Dec 2020 | #19 | |
| vercetti2021 | Dec 2020 | #20 | |
| Trueblue Texan | Dec 2020 | #21 | |
| samnsara | Dec 2020 | #22 | |
| niyad | Dec 2020 | #23 | |
| pansypoo53219 | Dec 2020 | #24 | |
| jeffreyi | Dec 2020 | #33 | |
| pansypoo53219 | Dec 2020 | #38 | |
| jeffreyi | Dec 2020 | #39 | |
| pansypoo53219 | Dec 2020 | #42 | |
| BSdetect | Dec 2020 | #25 | |
| mopinko | Dec 2020 | #29 | |
| Demsrule86 | Dec 2020 | #26 | |
| Greybnk48 | Dec 2020 | #27 | |
| crickets | Dec 2020 | #28 | |
| TalenaGor | Dec 2020 | #30 | |
| Atticus | Dec 2020 | #31 | |
| live love laugh | Dec 2020 | #32 | |
| Hekate | Dec 2020 | #34 | |
| Withywindle | Dec 2020 | #35 | |
| blogslut | Dec 2020 | #36 | |
| smirkymonkey | Dec 2020 | #37 | |
| EndlessWire | Dec 2020 | #40 | |
| Ms. Toad | Dec 2020 | #41 | |
| DeminPennswoods | Dec 2020 | #43 | |
| JudyM | Dec 2020 | #44 |
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:23 AM
Rhiannon12866 (190,358 posts)
1. Oh, I am so sorry you're going through this - and for your Mom!
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I went through something similar several years ago when my mother fell down the stairs during a hurricane related blackout, she was in ICU for 3 weeks, so I can empathize, it is so hard. Wishing all the best for your Mom and remember to take special care of yourself.
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Response to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #1)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:29 AM
TalenaGor (1,087 posts)
2. ty - she also has pneumonia in both lungs :(
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:33 AM
pnwest (3,245 posts)
3. I'm so very sorry you're going through
Response to pnwest (Reply #3)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:41 AM
TalenaGor (1,087 posts)
4. ty - shes in Tacoma General - they were the ones who saved her last time...
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:42 AM
5. I'm so sorry 💔
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I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers 🙏 and a big
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:48 AM
6. My thoughts are with you and your mom. Hope you get some goods news from the hospital soon.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 06:05 AM
Tanuki (14,736 posts)
7. Dear Talena, I am so sorry that this has come to your beloved mother.
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She did not deserve this. It sounds as if she is receiving skilled, compassionate care and the most up-to-date treatments available. I am praying for peace, comfort, and healing.
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 06:50 AM
9. So sorry about your mom
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I hope she pulls through, I am glad they are treating her and not giving up...
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 06:53 AM
PoindexterOglethorpe (24,981 posts)
10. I am so sorry.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 06:58 AM
mercuryblues (14,096 posts)
11. I can not express how much I emphasize with you
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I wish the best for your Mom and pray she responds to treatment.
These are going to be hard days ahead. Waiting on the phone calls and dreading them at the same time. |
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:02 AM
malaise (261,956 posts)
12. Horrific
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Heard someone of TV saying that right now 54% of the population know someone who has Covid and shortly that will move to 60%.
Hope your mom recovers |
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:14 AM
UpInArms (51,086 posts)
13. I am so very sorry
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:15 AM
14. So sorry to hear about your Mom...
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:23 AM
15. Really sorry to hear about your mom
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:28 AM
irisblue (32,118 posts)
17. Best hopes for your Mom.
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:40 AM
gademocrat7 (10,376 posts)
18. Sending prayers, love and support for you and for your dear mother.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:54 AM
mrs_p (2,985 posts)
19. I am so sorry.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:55 AM
vercetti2021 (9,830 posts)
20. I'm so sorry
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 07:57 AM
21. So sorry your mom is struggling with Covid...
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 08:43 AM
samnsara (17,225 posts)
22. wow that was quick! Im so sorry... I wish people would take this virus seriously..
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 10:23 AM
niyad (105,955 posts)
23. So very sorry to hear this. Sending vibes for healing and strength for you and your Mom.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 10:27 AM
24. UTI UTI UTI REMEDY easy. alka seltzer. if caught early kills it dead.use as needed.
Response to jeffreyi (Reply #33)
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 08:12 AM
38. if you catch or feel one coming, 1 dose as directed should do. if you wait, more needed.
Response to jeffreyi (Reply #39)
Wed Dec 9, 2020, 06:59 PM
42. one of my med's side effects is UTI's. yay.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 11:31 AM
BSdetect (8,963 posts)
25. These nightmares are what we all face now. Best wishes for you and your family.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 11:35 AM
Demsrule86 (67,250 posts)
26. I am so sorry this happened to your Mother and to you...hugs and prayers for you both.
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 12:06 PM
Greybnk48 (10,029 posts)
27. I'm so sorry.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 12:12 PM
crickets (25,646 posts)
28. Oh, no. I am so sorry, Talena.
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All the strength and love in the world to you and your mom.
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 05:17 PM
TalenaGor (1,087 posts)
30. Thank you all - DU is such an amazing source of support and empathy
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sat Dec 5, 2020, 08:44 PM
31. My heart goes out to you. May you find the strength to do what is best. nt
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sun Dec 6, 2020, 02:09 AM
live love laugh (12,411 posts)
32. Im so sorry that your mother's going through this. nt
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sun Dec 6, 2020, 06:14 AM
Hekate (86,620 posts)
34. I am so sorry -- just hang in there -- gentle peace to you both
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sun Dec 6, 2020, 06:31 AM
Withywindle (9,986 posts)
35. Keeping the vigil with you.
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Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Sun Dec 6, 2020, 06:44 AM
blogslut (37,697 posts)
36. I'm so sorry. It's not fair.
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Tue Dec 8, 2020, 03:02 PM
Ms. Toad (32,740 posts)
41. I'm sorry you are going through this. It's hard enough making decisions for ourselves -
Response to Ms. Toad (Reply #41)
Wed Dec 9, 2020, 07:32 PM
43. Advance directives or living wills make it easier
Response to TalenaGor (Original post)
Thu Dec 17, 2020, 11:02 PM
JudyM (27,900 posts)
44. My heart goes out to you.
