More Bad News- Now-A High Fever

[Mitchell]

We found out today that we wont be going home anytime soon.

I've posted before about how my mom hasnt been feeling well since she was discharged from the hospital. She didnt have a thermometer in the room. Today, we went to see Dr C, and the news is not good.

She has a 103 fever, and her appetite is nil. Dr C told us that while he "could hospitalize" her, its likely that the hospital would merely take tests, and kick her out after 2 days, just like last time. He said that insurance rules have gotten really strict.

Soo.. he sent us back to the hotel, with her on antibiotics. Normally, she cant tolerate oral ones, but shes going to have to try. He said that while she "can conceivably go home", I know that she's not leaving here with a high fever. Dr C said that the fever has nothing to do with the cancer getting worse, etc, and is likely just an infection that she picked up somewhere.

Hopefully, the meds will help her get better. I dont see us leaving here until mid week, next week, at earliest.

After everything thats gone on, I have to wonder what is going to hit us next!

Mitch

 

[Bugman]

Mitch, I'm sorry to hear this. You might want to get your mother some of this.

http://www.boost.com/

During my brothers illness he often had little appetite but I could almost always get some Boost down him and it really helped. You should be able to find this at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and other stores. Walmart typically had the best prices on it.

 

[ticklebunny 2]

Mitchell, I am really so sorry to hear this. I am sorry to hear your mother has a fever of 103 that is really not good-really too bad. I do hope that the oral antibiotics that the doctor gave her really does help her-I hope the medicine helps kick the fever. I imagine Boost would be a good thing to help, thanks Bugman also for mentioning it-hope that helps. I wish I could give you more help and more ideas on what to do-but when it comes to medical stuff-it is foreign to me as fixing cars. Just know that me and ticklebear2's hearts go out to you and you are in our thoughts--prayers-we hope your mother's fever to go away and a healthy solid fast recovery. Hope she gets better real soon. Hugs Mitchell. If you want to chat, need someone to listen, know I am here.

 

[kurchatovium]

Darn. 🙁 Really sorry to hear this my friend. Hope she gets better real soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Leo tickles]

From what I understand it's very easy to pick up an infection after chemo. Hopefully the medicine helps.

 

[kopfhorer]

Your poor mother has been through the mill. I hope things level out for her soon.

She has a 103 fever, and her appetite is nil. Dr C told us that while he "could hospitalize" her, its likely that the hospital would merely take tests, and kick her out after 2 days, just like last time. He said that insurance rules have gotten really strict.

I've got it. We should all form a flash mob in the executive offices of United Health, Wellpoint, and whoever and stay there until they start putting peoples' fucking lives ahead of greed and stupidity. (Just kidding, Homeland Security. I'd never actually want to do such a thing. I have lots of respect for the American insurance industry. Honest I do. Really.)

 

[Angel_2]

I'm so sorry to hear this, lets pray your mother recovers quickly.

 

[ticklemepls]

It's a hard road she's on for sure... try not to get discouraged and just remember her immune system is crap right now (i know easier said than done... trust me, i know).... Cancer is hard enough for the patient, and terrifying for the family... hang in there and keep thinking positive... Hope she gets better soon.

 

[maniactickler]

Sorry to hear this. just hang in there and be strong!

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

Just saw this, Mitch. Healing prayers continue for both of you.

 

[ticklebunny 2]

Mitchell, so sorry to hear that things have majorly taken a bad turn for the worst. That is really sad-really sorry to hear that your mother still has a fever of 103. I hope that soon she feels better and that her fever goes away. I hope the antibiotics that the doctors and nurses gave her really does help her a great deal with the fever/also help her feel lot better-help fight off the sickness and cancer. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers-you and your whole family and friends -your mom also. I pray that God be with all of you during this scary and rough time -this terrible storm happening in your life right now. May the Lord bring you love, comfort, and peace beyond recent and future circumstance and beyond all understanding. I pray God send his love and blessings and wrap you in his love-bring you comfort. Bear and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry, just letting you know not trying to get super-spiritual on you-never would be self righteous like-that is not me and it is not bear on ya and I would never bible thump that is not me. That is not bear either. Just I find in times of crisis and rough times-helps to pray and to show love to others:in action and caring words- family, and friends-be a friend and when rough times come-good to talk w God-like w a friend-bring you comfort. I hope I do not offend/do not upset. May your family and friends and loved ones-friends on forum here also extend and wrap you in their love too. Try to stay strong my friend and keep loving-make great memories w your mom and loved ones every chance you can. As I always have said and I truly believe this strongly: I don't think one can ever be cared for or loved too much. Hope you understand what is in my heart-just want comfort for you in this rough time. I am here if you want/need to talk, or someone to listen-pm me anytime. Hugs Mitchell.

 

[ticklebunny 2]

Sure no problem I am here for you anytime Mitchell. You have always been so friendly and nice to so many people on here. You have never failed to be friendly and really kind to extend a warm friendly welcome here for me when I first joined here-also when ticklebear2 (bear) joined here my hubby that is. So it is a great honor to be here for you. Bear and I will always be here for you Mitchell. That is something you can always count on. We are thankful and enjoy our friendship with you. We just wish there was more we could do to help take your great pain away and sadness that you are experiencing right now-with your mother being diagnosed and suffering through cancer and the rough times you are enduring right now. Just know like I said we are always here for you. I hope things start to lift up for you and your mother-hopefully soon her fever goes away-wish her a speedy thorough recovery if that is what is meant-if that is God's will Mitchell. More than anything bear and I want this to be a happy ending for you and your loved ones. However like you-we would not want to think of your mother in great discomfort and great pain for long extended slow periods of undefined time-so we want what is best-whatever God's will would be-just we wish for you no matter what happens-that God shows your mother great mercy and comfort-she not be in pain -whether this be a happy ending-or if God wishes for another angel and calls her home. Sadly we went through this also-bear unfortunately lost his mother to COPD and cancer June 09 so we totally do understand how devastating and rough it can be to have a loved one in the hospital for long grueling periods of time undefined fighting for his or her life. David's mom had been fighting for her life-however when it came down to it-after a few months of being in the hospital-numerous blood tests and being poked and prodded-treated at the hospital with breathing treatments and such-she wanted that if God called her home-be in the comfort at home if and when he would-make a long story short-mid late April-May-think if I remember right-released May 19th if I recall right-soon either before or after Mother's Day-then hospice was there for a short while-lived at home-breathing treatments w oxygen-then sadly June 10th 09 she died at the comfort of her apartment at home-sadly when it happened-middle of the night-David and I were not there. We had seen her many times before that during that time-stayed at the hospital w her-and seen her the night before her death-earlier that evening June 10th-so when the next day we found out she had passed away we were shocked. Since the night before she was so spunky and filled with fire and spirit-it broke our hearts-that she died.

However we had the comfort and peace knowing that before she had been called home-heaven-that we did everything we possibly could. We had truly no regrets-we were there through thick and thin-bad times and the good-many more heartbreaking, nerve-wracking bad times then good. The good times very few and in between. We had dinner with her the night before-take out of Arby's she requested-we laughed and ate-we chatted and visited for a while with her. So we knew deep down-she knew she was loved and cared for-we had done the best we could-only could do so much.

So I just want to say don't worry about your mother not knowing you care and love her. It is so evident that you do. You are there with her during this rough time-that has to be so scary and so very unpleasant-we understand bear and me-having to be trapped in a hospital for grueling long tedious hours-not knowing what is going to transpire next-it is a nightmare not something I would wish on my worst enemy or any one that is for sure. Just try to keep the faith and keep loving-more than ever your mother and your loved ones need that. If you need to cry-don't resist it cry and let it out, never good to bottle up one's emotions for too long-emotionally self destructive. Let yourself be loved and cared for back from your loved ones, family, and friends-don't try to be a hero on your own-we all need to refuel-most importantly beyond doing what needs "done" be good to yourself and take time for yourself -try to de-stress and relax the best you can-doing things you enjoy. I know it might make you feel bad-seeing that your mom is in lot of pain and suffering-but she would want that-you only can give the best of yourself-best version if you have that to give-can't give what you lack at the time-what you don't have. So be good to yourself. :🙁 🙁 🙁 Hugs