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Post by gacpa on Jun 23, 2017 12:40:18 GMT -5
My mother came down with what we thought was a very bad urinary tract infection. She gets those from time to time. After a trip to the hospital, they gave her antibiotics and sent her home. She did not improve.
A couple days later my sister took her to another hospital because she was not feeling any better. Since mom lives in a small town, they sent her via ambulance to a larger hospital 90 miles away on Monday. All week she has shown no improvement.
My sister happened to mention she was bit by a tick a couple weeks ago, so they tested for that on Wednesday. The results came back positive today for a tick borne disease mainly carried by white tail deer. Mom has lots of deer in her yard all year around.
She is on antibiotics now thru her IV, but is just very weak and lethargic.
I am just so glad we know what is going on now. The antibiotics should help.
Her brother passed away in late April, and my dad's brother passed away on May 30. We have had enough grief to deal with and now this. My sister and I were so scared for her, but hoping now she will get better. It will take time I know.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Jun 23, 2017 12:44:26 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I hope she gets better soon.
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Jun 23, 2017 12:52:20 GMT -5
wishing her the best for a quick recovery.  |
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Post by janee on Jun 23, 2017 12:57:38 GMT -5
Now that they know specifically the ailment, here's hoping the correct antibiotics kick in. Saying a prayer for a speedy recovery! |
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Post by busymom on Jun 23, 2017 13:06:17 GMT -5
Aw carp! I'm so sorry.  I'm assuming lyme disease, where you REALLY DO feel like carp. Best wishes for a full recovery!  |
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jun 23, 2017 13:20:01 GMT -5
So glad she was diagnosed and is receiving proper treatment. Sounds like you have had a lot on your plate. Best wishes. |
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Post by gacpa on Jun 23, 2017 13:33:30 GMT -5
The tick related disease is called Ehrlichia Chaaffensis, not Lyme Disease. She is wiped out, to weak to stand, walk or even brush her teeth. I will be going home soon to help out.
Ticks are nothing to fool around with, everybody be careful when you are outside in the yard. Do tick checks when you come in.
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Post by chiver78 on Jun 23, 2017 13:43:05 GMT -5
yikes. the whole process of testing and diagnosis is scary enough when they know what it is right away. yay that they eventually figured it out, hopefully those meds work their magic quickly. hugs to you and yours.
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 23, 2017 13:53:17 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, gacpa. Sounds like Lyme Disease. Hopefully, they'll get the right antibiotics treatment going and knock it out. |
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Post by dee27 on Jun 23, 2017 14:09:03 GMT -5
I am sorry your mom is in the hospital, but it is good news that the doctor discovered the cause of her illness. May she have a speedy recovery.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jun 23, 2017 14:30:03 GMT -5
So glad your sister mentioned the tick! Wishing your mom a speedy recovery!
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Post by debthaven on Jun 23, 2017 14:33:59 GMT -5
I hope your mom is better soon. I'm glad they found what was wrong!
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Post by alabamagal on Jun 23, 2017 15:12:45 GMT -5
Hope your mom is better soon.
Tick bites are nasty. I wonder why they have tick preventative for dogs but not for people.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jun 23, 2017 16:18:06 GMT -5
I do hope the antibiotics work on your mother very soon. |
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Post by suesinfl on Jun 23, 2017 16:38:37 GMT -5
Sorry to hear the news. It sounds like she is in good hands now that they know what is wrong.
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Post by Bonny on Jun 23, 2017 18:54:01 GMT -5
Glad they were able to diagnose the problem and here's to a speedy recovery.
Good thing your sister spoke up! |
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Post by taz157 on Jun 23, 2017 19:55:59 GMT -5
Glad they were able to diagnose the problem and here's to a speedy recovery.
Good thing your sister spoke up! Yeah that. ((((Hugs)))) |
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Post by toomuchreality on Jun 24, 2017 2:06:47 GMT -5
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