Caren Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 We took my dad for the Bone scan today as arranged and then after we got back he was sick and started shivering saying that he was cold, when he felt hot to touch. Over the course of 4 hours his temp had risen to over 100 degrees (38 ) and so I had to phone the unit. I was told to bring him in and they took bloods and said that he is anemic and needs to have a blood transfusion in the morning. His kidney function isn't great and so they took a urine sample and think there is a urine infection (which they say could be causing the confusion) so they will give him IV fluids tonight along with anti-biotics. They couldn't say how long he will be in for, it just depends on how fast he picks up. In a way I'm glad that he's in there b/c I just knew that something was wrong and there was nothing that I could do to help him at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thoughts and prayers for dad Caren, and your family!! sometimes the hospital is best place to get rid of nasty things like that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 (((((Caren)))) Thinking of you and your dad and hoping he feels better real soon. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 urine infection (which they say could be causing the confusion) I never even thought of that and that happened to both my mom and mother in-law. Getting that treated and the blood transfusion should help a lot. Saying prayers your dad feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Well it is not great Caren but I can understand your relief. Hopefully they can get him back in shape in the hospital. And then that he recovers and is healthy enough to resume with treatment. My thoughts are with you Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Caren I am so glad they are figuring out what is going on with your dad - and taking care of it - now he can rest up and feel better and so can you. Prayers being sent your way - Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Caren, Sorry your Dad is in the hospital , but it is often the best place to be . Hopefully, after the transfusion and hydrating fluids he will be feeling much better. Sending prayers . Keep us updated. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 (((((Caren))))) Prayers that dad is feeling better soon. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 I would like to thank everyone for their kind words!! I am worried that b/c he has needed a transfusion after just one cycle of the Chemo, when the Oncologist had already warned us that after cycle three he would probably be needing one, that they may not resume the treatment. I don't know if treatments are changed or just stopped and move on with Palliative care....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hi Caren. You have reason to be worried. But focus on getting him looked after and out of the hospital first. Perhaps that kind of chemo was just not for him and a different kind is possible. Some chemos are just not tolerated well by some patients. There are other treatments that can be tried. Never give up hope. Focus on today...and take it one day at a time. Positive thoughts and prayers for you and your dad Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Caren, Your dad's lucky he has you looking out for him and getting him help quickly. Maybe this chemo isn't for him, or maybe it was just because of the infection that should clear up with IV antibiotics. If it's not for him, like Sandra said, there are surely others they can try. Keeping you and Dad in my thoughts. Judy in New Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 My husband and I went in to see him today. He was just having the IV anti-biotics. He's had a couple of units of fluids and should now be having a couple of units of blood. The doctor sent him for a chest x-ray after I had come home last night to rule out chest infection. Then when the doctor called in to see him today he gave him the result of the Bone Scan, which unfortunately, as we suspected there are metastasis to that shoulder area. They have now stopped the Anti-inflammatory that they were using to treat that and have started giving him Oral Morphine to deal with the pain. He will definitely be staying in over the weekend and the Oncologist will come in to see us after clinic on Monday to discuss everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hi Caren. I hope your dad has a comfortable weekend and that you have a productive appointment on Monday. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi Caren, So sorry to hear about your dad. I just hope they can keep him comfortable and pain free. You're a great daughter as you are there for him. I know how worried you must be but let's wait and see what the next plan will be. Sending out healing his way. Poor guy... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks again everyone I have been in to see him today and I think that I had set myself up for a fall. I didn't expect him to be up doing a dance or anything, but I did expect to find him much better than I had left him yesterday, when in fact he is worse His temp is back up and he's very lethargic. The nurse said that she has requested that the doctor come by to see him again this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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