mamasbabygirl Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Well, we had a lovely football party at house yesterday. My mom, stepdad and brother came. We talked and laughed for hours. Unfortunately, mom fell at my house, right onto her knee (the good leg) on the hardwood floor and was pretty shook up about it. Today, she went in for her weekly levels (blood count, coumadin, etc.) and her nurse was like "this is not the Sandy I know, your foot is dragging pretty bad and you are holding onto the walls to walk. I am going to call the oncodoc to see if he want to start physical therapy." I guess this is good news, I pray there is somthing that can be done! Any of your prayers I'm sure can't hurt! Thanks for all of the love and support via PM. I love you all! Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 I forgot to mention that mom had a seizure today too and they are now adding dylantin on top of the other seizure meds. She asked me "what are all of these meds going to do to me?" I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Lori, is she seeing a neurologist for the seizures? Who is ordering the seizure meds? Her blood levels need to be monitored to make sure she has enough of the medication in her blood to prevent the seizure. Many of the seizure meds are hard on the liver and require quarterly blood levels. They will also make her tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Ry, Oncologist is the Dr. who prescribes the seizure meds. Cindi also suggested seeing a neurologist for her leg numbness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Just call me scatterbrained! I am posting tonight in between giving the boys their baths, yikes! Anyhow, she is taking gabepentin, decradon and dylantin now too. Crazy, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 (((Lori))) Thanks for the update. I will definitely pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdjenkins Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 My Dad was on Dylantin for awhile. You need to make sure that they check her level regularily. They had a hard time getting his level up high enough so they kept increasing his dosage. Then he almost overdosed on it. He was very weak, could barely walk, and was out of it mentally. I hope the medicine keeps your Mom's seizures under control. They are very scary! You and your Mom are in my prayers. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Keeping your mom in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Prayers, still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Lori, Just want you to know that you have my prayers for you and your mom. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I wish I had something useful to say. just praying, here. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Lori, How is mom today? How is her knee? We have you in prayer. Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Well, you know my little wildcat, she is fighting. She has been doing some "self taught" physical therapy. She has stepdad, brother, and me pushing against her foot about 10 times a day to try to strengthen the leg. I did notice a slight improvement yesterday when I was there. She was walking to the bathroom and although stepdad was right there, she stood alone and said "Look at me!" She is meeting with oncodoc tomorrow to ask about some official physical therapy and about seeing a neurologist. She has not had another seizure since they started the dylantin, so I guess the combo is working. I want to go the appointment tomorrow and see what oncodoc has to say, but I can't change my work schedule. Bummer... Thanks so much for asking and caring and loving ALL OF US! WE LOVE YOU GUYS TOO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Lisa I am so glad she is feeling better and that she has not had any more seisures. I hope that the medication is working! It seems like it is. Prayers sent out to her. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I am hoping that your little wildcat is feeling better every day! I admire her spunk and determination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.