3boys4amy Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 He isn't well at all. He has lost control of his bladder and is falling often. I am leaving Saturday morning to go see him. He has two sisters that live about 3 hours from me and they are trying to get here to go with me. There is a bit of good news though. He went to the ER last night and my best friend is a nurse at the hospital he went to. She had them order a CT of his brain. NO METS!!!!! Praise the Lord! She called me last night to tell me. BUT, he has a VERY BAD case of shingles. He isn't eating and is dehydrated. I imagine the Shingles could be what is causing a lot of his pain and weakness. His girlfriend also told me that he isn't able to grasp his medicine anymore and that she has to open his mouth for him and place the pills in his mouth now. He is also becoming angry and combative. I don't know what to think. Has anyone ever had experience with shingles? His voice is also very weak and he can barely be heard or understood. Any prayers and positive thoughts are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I have had no first hand experience with shingles, but I have had friends who did, and they said it is very painful. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I had shingles. It was the most painful thing and I can not even begin to describe it. Hope dad improves soon. Glad to hear about the brain!! That is good news, for sure! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have had shingles and like Kasey said, it is probably the most painful experience that i have ever had. So, I'm sure this is very difficult for your dad right now. I'm keeping you and your dad in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Prayers going out to your dad and the rest of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Prayers coming your way, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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