KarenH Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi All, My hubby has taken a turn for the worse. He'd done 2 weeks of chemo, with minimal side effects. Last Thursday, the oncologist admitted him to hospital for tests because he was having severe pain when walking or standing. Turns out he has a met on his spine which is putting pressure on the cord. No big deal - they decided to radiate it. On Friday, he had a bad reaction to the oxycontin they gave him. Was struggling to breathe, was totally out of it and didn't eat or drink anything for 2-3 days. On Saturday, they moved him to ICU to put him on a breathing mask (without telling he or I what was going on - boy was he upset!). The docs then tell us that his oxygen is too low, he had pneumonia and if it didn't improve, he had to go on a respirator. In the meantime, his kidneys failed and they had to do dialysis. Now they're telling me has heart failure too! We only came here for back pain! I'm really scared he's not going to leave this place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 (((Karen))) I'm so sorry. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. I hope things turn around soon. Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 prayers go up andlesings come down! Some times the hospital is the best place to be. He will be very closely watched over. I hada similaar problem with my father last and he is doing fine now! Hang in there keep us posted. Saying prayers an thinking positive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Karen, you and your husband are in my thoughts tonight. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Praying for you both. Miracles DO happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Karen, My husband had a similar experience a couple of years ago. We went for a simple Dr. appointment and were in ICU the same night. If you read Alan's profile it happened early in his DX. He made it and has survive for 3 years since. My prayers to you and your husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Prayers for you and hubby. The roller coaster never ends does it. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I am so sorry he has had a setback. I know that can be scary. I hope he gets some good news soon and things start to turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 karen: You and your husbasnd have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Karen, Thinking of you and your husband and hoping for a turnaround. Sometimes things get pretty scary and then they straighten out. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Karen, You and you husband are in my thoughts. Praying things will turn around and get better. All the best, Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 (((Karen))), Praying for you and your husband. Update us when you can. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Karen, Thinking and praying for you and for your husband. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 ((((Karen)))) You and your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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