Laurie Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Hi Everyone, I have a neck injury and I have been having a fever this time the fever I have had for a couple of weeks now. Yesterday my arms started shaking my head was pounding I could barely pick it up and I almost passed out. I went to the hospital and they Xrayed my whole body and put me on an IV and gave me fluids and Morphine. I was kind of shocked that they just didn't give me an anitbotic and send me home or do a spinal tap to make sure I didn't have an infection??? I'm scared and I want my Mommy. I wanted to call my Mom but shes having her scans this week and I don't want to worry her. She lives in NH and I in Arizona, Should I tell my Mom??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 How scary it must be for you! Maybe you should let her know - she might be hurt that you kept it from her. Prayers that your problem is easily solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Its a real judgement call. I haven't mentioned, but my Mom has renal failure and is often sick and in the hospital, we didn't really tell her about the tumor on my spinal cord. I finally told her when she noticed the rash on my chest that I was receiving radiation, I don't know if she really understood though. If she is not so sick that she can't understand, (like my Mom) I would say let her know, it might be a relief to her to worry about someone else. Whatever you decide I am sending hugs and prayers for swift healing of your injury. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Thats a tough one Laurie..Sorry I dont really know which way to go, in the meantime I will be thinking of you and hoping it is an infection, please let us know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Well, as a mother, whether I had cancer or not, I would want to know if one of my children was having trouble. I know that you don't want to worry your Mom, but if your tests were to come back and you needed some type of treatment, well, she might be hurt that she didn't know sooner. A mother is ALWAYS a mother and I think she would want to know. Now, in Betty's situation where her mother is very ill......well, that's a different situation. Is your mother in pretty good shape physically? Bless your heart that you are having to go through this without your Mom close to you. When I feel bad, I want my Mommy too!! (I guess I always will) Hope you are feeling better soon!! In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Yes, tell her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Tell her. She'll find out eventually, anyway...she's your mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I agree. I certainly would want to know and at the very least be there on the phone for you for comfort and support. You can always emphasise that things are now going better for you and that you know you'll be fine BUT you need her encouragement. It might even give her something else to think about while she's undergoing her scans. And I think she'd be horrified to have you hide it from her. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I agree, tell her. What did they say at the hospital was wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'm for open communicati9n. I would tell her in as brief a form as you can get away with. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I agree with the tell her.You'll feel better afterward and so will she. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Yep! It's unanimous! Tell her! You'll be glad you did. And she will appreciate that you still think of her as "mom" and not just a "patient"! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Yes, I think you should tell her too. I expect she will be pleased that you still need her even though she is ill, I know I would be.Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Okay all you MOMs out there!!! Thankyou, I called and I talked to my Daddy and he said "your brothers got a bug too sounds like the same virus"... I hope so! They have no clue whats wrong with me, They want me to see an Internal medicine doctor and a pain mgmt specialist, I'm trying to get in to see them. My arms are shaking really bad today and I'm pretty much stuck on the couch... couch potatoe. Mom has two suspiocus spots they are monitoring please keep her in your prayers. Everybody Scream SCAR TISSUE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 SCAR TISSUE!!!!!!!!!!! Thinking of you and your Mom. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 SCAR TISSUE!!! prayers being said. And I'm glad you told your mom, Laurie-moms need to be needed, I think being able to focus on you and be your mom and be treated "normal" actually can help HER feel better. I hope it is just a virus, keep us posted. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 Hi Everyone, Mom had her scans today at 5:30... Oh please I pray they will be negative. My situation is as follows: Symptoms: I have 12mm disk bulges on c4-5 c5-6 flattening of the anterior margin of the cord cervical straightening swollen glands a sore throat a fever of 100-101 off and on for about 3 months tremors in my arms and legs muscle spasms sharp pains I also feel like i have just ran or weightlifted but I haven't my limbs feel week. Nausea Can't remember shi_ ( well I had that before too) lol Someone said I could have NeuroFibromylagia???? From the neck injury, I can't get into see the specialist for three weeks... I'm freaked out... guess I shouldn't get too worried but I can't even eat soup and I have to nap after I blowdry my hair. I called my parents but they were celebrating my Daddy's Birthday.. I don't want to worry them but I'm freaked out. Maybe its the flu??? Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Uh, Laurie - not the flu! Not for three months. I would recommend you do two things: First, call your parents and get help. Second, insist on an earlier appointment. Ok. This is Momma Peggy talking and I'm the boss, so there are no other options. Now, do I hear a "Yes ma'am?" XOXOXO Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 UUUGGGHHH!!! You kids!! I would beat one of mine if they did not tell me!!!! Us mom's don't care about our measely cancer when it comes to our kids being sick. And you sound sick!! Tell them and get some treatment, go thru the ER if you have to! Love ya Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Praying for SCAR TISSUE!!! Also praying that three weeks to see a doctor gets drastically shortened!!! You need help sooner than that!!! Please keep us posted. If you go MIA without a hall pass from Mrs. "I should not be alloed to have needle stuck in my arm--, or my teeth cleaned --ever" (Ry)--you'll have us all worried beyond belief. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 Thankyou all for your replies. I'm so sorry to worry you guys. Cindy I did go to the hospital last weekend and they gave me morphine and xrays and referred me to a specialist but the specialist said he can't test me until the morphine and pain killers are out of my system for 3 weeks?? I'm going to go to the redicare tomorrow and tri to get an antibiotic. I just don't want my parents to fly all the way out here until I know more and my Mom has to work and have her scan results. She is retiring in DEC! Yeah!! I just feel bad causing them stress, the last time she came out she was exhausted and had that eyesight problem and got a cold from the airplane she has to use an inhaler now. The trip is so long for them. Thanks for listening and caring. You guys are the best and I really appreciate you. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 (((Laurie)))) Hugs and prayers that you find some answers soon are going out for you. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Oh, Laurie, you are going through a lot. I really hope the docs can figure out how to help you and SOON. My and prayers are with you. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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