justme2007 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Mom had to go by ambulance to the ER yesterday. She's now in the ICU until at least Thursday a.m. Things seemed really, really bad. Turns out she was very anemic. She had very low blood pressure and her heart rate was all over the place - - at one point it got up to 170 bpm! That must have happened pretty fast because her vitals were normal as of Friday, 12/15! She had a transfusion last night and she seems SOOOOO much better. Her face is pink again and she seems a bit more lively. We were all so relieved. My Dad cried, he was so happy! She still is quite weak, has a touch of pneumonia and can't walk too well, but whereas yesterday she said she wished God would just take her, today she was talking about Christmas and spending more time with her granddaughter. What a scare - - things can change really fast! Thank God for modern medicine. A nice early Xmas present for us all to see such a quick turn-around! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hi Beth, That sounds really scary. I'm glad your Mom is back on track again and back in the pink. Prayers for you and your Mom. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Wow! Great news. This is so ironic...my dad had heart troubles during chemo too. It was a booger too...they are now looking into possible problems, but dad firmly believes it was something to do with the chemo. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme2007 Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Jen, was your dad anemic too? Based on general internet info I read last night, it looks like the chemo can cause low RBC count, which can cause rapid heart rate and palpitations. So we're hoping it's more of a chemo problem than a cancer problem per se. When I was watching my mom's monitor yesterday, the readings were so erratic - - it was bizarre to see the drastic fluctuation! I don't remember the names, but they gave her two different medications to try to control the heart problems. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Dear Beth: I am so glad you Mother is better. What a scare. This savage beast lung cancer causes all of us so much grief, but the good news is your Mom is rallying it seems. Let's hope she continues to improve, and it touched my heart that your Dad cried tears of joy! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Hi Beth, I'm so glad they were able to get your mom's symptoms under control at the hospital. What a great Christmas present for all of you! Enjoy the holidays. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Beth, Whew! Glad things are under control again and hope all of you have a Merry Christmas! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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