Justakid Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Had a nice dinner with David C and Karen last night......but he didn't feel good. Went to the ER and they admitted him. Karen called this morning and they are pumping him with fluids, can't remember is it's sodium or potassium that is low. Apparently they met a really good ER / Intern / General Doctor last night who sounds real upbeat and supportive. He seems to be a little bit more "well rounded" educaton wise then just a "regular" doctor from what Karen told me. Hopefully he can jump start Dave and get him back on track! Prayers for Dave needed! P.S. - his parents are here to take care of Faith (thank goodness)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Thanks, Beth! David always has my prayers, but I will put a turbo boost under them! David: Hurry up and get out of there! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Oh I am sorry to hear about David C feeling poorly again. You hang in there David and Karen. I am glad the parents are here to help you guys out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Peggy you are a nut...turbo powered prayers.. that is pretty funny. Sorry I can't compete there. I have a couple loose buckles on my bible belt. Yeah, Dave...what's up, man? Get your butt well and home where you belong! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Dave, You are in my prayers. Get better soon. Glad you like the ER doc. I've had some real doosies in the ER! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Karen , David & their family are always on my prayer list, but I will borrow Peggy's turbo booster for this one.. Hope to hear good news soon. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 David, lots of prayers and well wishes to you.Karen and Faith.Hope your feeling better and home soon.(hospitals and cancer suck). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Sending very fast prayers so the fluid does the work. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Thanks for letting us know so we can pray lots more! Hope that er doc has lots of good ideas and that they work fast. Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 My experiences in the ER with doctor's has been good. They seem to be much more knowledgeable than my doctor's. Even when the brain met was dx. I was in a little town in the desert. Population 500 and from a CT she said, youhave either had a small stroke or you have a brain met. I am still inpressed with her. She was very compassionate too. Dave, get well... Thanks Beth for the update... God Bless and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Prayers for David and Karen. Hope this is a short and sweet visit and your home asap!!! Love Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I am praying for David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Beth, Thanks for letting everybody know. Hey folks, SIADH, that wonderful side effect that makes your sodium level drop has struck again. This is what caused my whole body to go start cramping (also the same way I was diagnosed back in 2003 ). The cramps had been getting worse and worse over the past few weeks. We went out to dinner Beth and her husband and had a good time but I was so tired when I left I told Karen to drive by the ER to see how busy they were. They did not look to busy I decided that we had to nip this thing in bud so we went in. I must admit that I played the cancer cards quite heavily while checking. They finally got me back in the ER Room in about an hour or one and 1/2 hour. My sodium level had dropped to 118. They admitted me and got me into my room around 4:30 in the morning. They are restricting my fluid and got me on several differet medications in a hope to get the sodium level back up quickly. I am still having cramps but they are getting better. I don't expect that I will be released tomorrow although my ONC. said there was a possibility. Basically they are experimenting with different medication combos to see what will bring my sodium back. Well, thats about all I caan type at this time. I am sure Karen will give more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 David and Karen, Glad they are addressing the problem. Isn't it wonderful having internet connections in hospital rooms these days? You can still get love and support via the net even when you are in the midst of treatment. Take care. Praying extra hard for improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Hi, this is Karen. we have dave's laptop hooked to the phone line in his room. yes, at first we had an ER doc, a young lady who was very nice but I don't think she was all that, er, bright - then they brought in this young doc, he said he is a generalist in the hospital - he works for the hospital and acts as a patient's primary care doctor if their own doc doesn't admit them, something like that. I thought the nurse said he was the on call onco doc and he sure talked like one - he really knew his stuff, especially about the behavior of SCLC, but then he explained his role. then he gave us a rousing pep talk about the importance of just KNOWING you will be that one person in a million (or whatever) who is going to survive and that he was impressed that DAve did have that attitude, then he gave us a very passionate talk about the importance of Dave making sure that Faith and I would be well cared for, in good financial shape, emotional shape, etc., in the event he did have to leave us. this was at 2 am. I was a bit fuzzy headed and eager to get home so dave's dad could go to his "home" and go to sleep, he was babysitting faith in our house, but I'm glad I didn't leave before we talked to Dr Positive. wow. he was GOOD. and Dave' oncologist came to see him this morning before I got here and told him we would keep trying, never give up, on getting him well. we are so lucky with these wonderful docs! lots of visitors today, including Faith, who immediately makes herself right at home in a hospital room. even knows that there's free juice to be had in the little kitchen down the hall. she likes to walk down the hall and smile and wave at patients in their rooms. little angel, this kid. OK, I ramble, can you tell I had three hours sleep last night? went to sleep at 3:30 am, was awakened at 6:45 by a little face right in my face, looking for her beloved winnie the pooh doll. Blessings from Room 2211, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Glad you guys didn't mess around last night, and just went in to the ER. Even more glad they are getting David's meds squared away and the sodium level back to where it should be. Sorry you needed to be hospitalized....but sometimes, it really is best, huh? Hope you're back on track soon, David....and yes, that doc had some smart things to say. Not always easy to believe we'll be the recipient of a miracle....but no chance if we DON'T believe it....is there? Hurry home and feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Hey Chapmans Glad you had a good time with Beth and Mr. Beth last night. Also, I do like those hospitalists. The ones that I have had always know how so much more and how to expedite things along. Glad you had a good one and one that you are comfortable with. I grabbed my laptop out the door too..I am not a tv watcher very much. It was Beth who taught me this trick. In fact, that is how we "met".. she was in her hospital room and we posted by pm back and forth. Everyone who came into my room, did not know that internet was available in the patient room. All the staff were pretty impressed. Course I made them look at my new kitty, Luna!! Glad you played your cards, Dave. I am impressed that you know when to get your hairy butt in to get checked out. Good for you. As always, you know you have my prayers, as humble as they are. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Dave, Sounds like you are in good hands. My best to you and prayers that the Docs get you back on the right track. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Lots and Lots of Prayers being sent to room 2211.... You are always in my thoughts.... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Dear Chapmans, Wow, positive docs. What great news. Dave, don't push getting home, get those levels back to where they are supposed to be. Lots of people here to chat with during your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Dave & Karen, Prayers coming and hoping you are out of the hospital soon. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Karen and Dave - Sorry that it's been a rough weekend! But glad they're trying to get to the bottom of it! Hang in there and keep us posted...... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Dave & Family.....hope you are soon released and feeling much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hoping they get the right meds figured out and get you feeling better and home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Many prayers for David and Karen and of course Faith and the whole family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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