TeeTaa Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Morning, all. We need to draw on the expertise and prayers of all you wonderful people this morning. TBone was taken to the hospital early this morning, as he was coughing up bright red blood. Doctor says that broncitis and/or pneumonia can cause a broken blood vessel, which could be the reason. His blood pressure is a low, but it's been running low. His cough has been worse in the last few days, so hopefully it's a simple case of broncitis or pneumonia that can be treated quickly with antibiotics. They're checking his dilantin levels (I didn't/don't know if he's still taking it) and doing a chest xray. He's also got a headache - the first one he's had in months, but I don't think it's real bad. If those brain mets are rearing their ugly heads again, we're just not gonna be happy. Do any of you have any other ideas/suggestions of what could be causing this? He had his 6th taxotere treatment on Monday, and hasn't been feeling well this week (but if he's got broncitis or pneumonia, that could be why he's been under the weather). His wife doesn't think they'll keep him in the hospital - if they do, I'll head right down there. Will try to keep you posted as I get more info. PLEASE say an extra little prayer for my big brother. Love, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 TeeTaa, I will say prayers for TBone and for all of you. There can be many reasons for coughing up blood - could be from the stomach or even from the nose (weird but true). The headache could be from tension, especially if it came after he saw the blood. Do you know by any chance if the blood he coughed was frothy? Just wondering but don't worry about answering that. Just take care. praying for each and every one of you Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Oh TeeTaa, I am so sorry to hear this news. We do pray for some weird things here, (like the problem being an infection)so you bet I will pray that T has bronchitis. Let him know we are all thinking about him and hope he is home and feeling better pronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted June 26, 2004 Author Share Posted June 26, 2004 Thanks for the message, Cat. And I don't know the answer to that question - it's not one I'd think to ask! (Hey - you're not suggesting that my brother is rabid, are you?! ) Just got another call - they're sending him home, as it doesn't appear from the xray that he's got broncitis or pneumonia, but they're giving him some antibiotics just in case. After taking some ibuprofen, he hasn't complained anymore about his headache. The docs don't seem to be overly concerned about the amount of blood - gave the impression that it's what is to be expected. TBone is terribly uncomfortable right now, due to being on that cold, hard ER bed. Let's hope the bag full of "stuff" they gave him in the IV will help and he can get some good rest in his recliner once he's home. Thanks for your concern - and please keep him in your prayers. Blessings, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 (Hey - you're not suggesting that my brother is rabid, are you?! Doesn't he go down to Florida often? We're known for our rabid population. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 My thoughts and prayers are with Tbone. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I am so sorry T-Bone is not feeling well. I hope they fix him right up. He has got to be all better for that big party you are planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 It's good to hear that the Dr.'s aren't too concerned. I hope and pray that it's nothing serious. My Dad had a couple of nosebleeds that scared the poop out of me. Dad's Dr. said that sometimes it just happens. One thing they checked my Dad for was low platelets. The Dr. (and our wonderful John here) said that low platelets could cause some unusual bleeding problems. That was not the case with Dad though. It appears that it was just one of those things. I hope this is the case with TBone............just a flooky thing that happened. I know how scary these things can be. My thoughts and prayers are with you, TBone and your whole family. Hugs, Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers going out for T-bone and the whole huge family! blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers going out for you this morning.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Sending prayers and I am so glad he is home from the hospital! Hopefully it is nothing and he is home resting away and feeling better! As for the headache, who wouldn't have a headache going to the hospital It seems natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Sending extra good thoughts and wishes toward the Georgia way. love elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Lots of prayers on the way, for Tbone and all of you. Take care and give us news later. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers for a quick recovery from this set-back...so you can get on with partying with great gusto. Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacake Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Thanks to all of you for the concern and well wishes for today's situation and for Terry's birthday. Ann just called from Mama's and she said that he's sleeping right now so she went to bring Mama up to date. All the kids are out of the house right now so maybe he'll get some rest to get ready for his party next weekend. Wish some/all of y'all could come. Preliminary plans are to play in the pond and cook something (probably lots of lots of somethings). I hear Terry is issueing requests: wants night game tickets for him and the boys right behind the dugout for a Braves game. Hmmmm, come to think of it, I'd like one, too! But I'm gonna sit between my nephews so they can keep the foul balls from hitting me. Again, thanks for your thoughts, concerns and words of support and cheer. We'll keep y'all posted. Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Please know I am praying for T-bone to feel better real soon. The doctors don't seem too concerned so thats a good thing.... Lots of positive vibes being sent your way. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Let's pray for a little torn blood vessel....sure hope he is feeling better as the day goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Saying prayers that T Bone will have a quick recovery from this hopefully minor setback.Gotta have him up and running for the party & the ballgame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Sending prayers and lots of good thoughts TBone's way. I'm glad he's home now, in his recliner....resting up. I too, think it's good that the docs weren't too rattled by this. Hope he's feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers comin' for TBone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers for a speedy recovery T-bone!!!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Sorry to hear TBone is not feeling well. Praying for a quick recovery and that it's nothing serious. Always in my prayers... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted June 26, 2004 Author Share Posted June 26, 2004 I talked to TBone's wife, Ann, a little while ago, and he's feeling much better. Got a good nap and woke up wanting to go ride around, which they did. Then he requested fresh black-eyed peas and cornbread for supper. Ann said she's gonna learn to fix up one of those saline IV drips if it helps this much! Oh yeah - all of his bloodwork looked okay, so it wasn't his platelet count that caused the bleeding. And interestingly, the doctor who came in with the xray results had to ask TBone which lung his cancer was in, cause he couldn't tell. So instead of thinking we've run across an incompetent doctor, we'll choose to believe this chemo is really kicking some cancer b____! Thanks so much to all of you for your concern and prayers. And TBone, I'm sorry if you didn't want me to share all this with the board. But I knew that THESE are the true experts, so I wanted their input when I learned of your situation this morning. Can I still be your favorite sister?! Love, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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