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BLAH Apr 2, 2008 7:49:33 GMT -5

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Post by rocko on Apr 2, 2008 7:49:33 GMT -5

My grandfather is sick and his kidney's aren't working, his blood pressure is totally screwed if he tries to get up and he has a blocked artery (sp). I can't go see him bc I am sick. Going to calll the doctor at 8 and try to get better fast.

My Aunt Evelyn has cancer again and is having a complete hysterectomy to try to stay alive.

goods God mood: monotod Posts: 1,744	BLAH Apr 2, 2008 8:39:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by goods on Apr 2, 2008 8:39:44 GMT -5 Sorry all of this must be overwelming.
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Jaded Full Member Posts: 223	BLAH Apr 2, 2008 8:56:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jaded on Apr 2, 2008 8:56:39 GMT -5 I am sorry this is all happening to you.

Phoenixx God Posts: 942	BLAH Apr 2, 2008 9:07:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Phoenixx on Apr 2, 2008 9:07:37 GMT -5 Oh im so sorry, S. Hope you're coping a little better by now...
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BLAH Apr 2, 2008 11:18:04 GMT -5

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Post by jules on Apr 2, 2008 11:18:04 GMT -5

I'm sorry, rocko... it's a lot to take in.

Just thought it might be worth mentioning that the kidney function may have something to do with the blood pressure. I'm sure his doctors know all of this, but I found it interesting to learn recently (from my dad's case). Generally they administer lasix (sp?) to try to get the body (kidneys) to expel fluid, but that also lowers blood pressure which can be dangerous. However the excess fluid leads to congestive heart failure which affects the blood pressure. It's a catch-22 in many ways.

Worst case scenario there is always dialysis, which isn't ideal but many people go on to live many more years while on it.

Sorry if this is info that doesn't apply -- I just find it comforting in some way to understand what's going on when a loved one is ill. If it's any consolation, they were practically signing my dad's death certificate and he seems to be improving as of yesterday. The human body is an amazing instrument.

I hope you feel better and stronger soon, as well...

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RO God Posts: 2,108	BLAH Apr 2, 2008 11:22:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RO on Apr 2, 2008 11:22:27 GMT -5 I am so sorry that you are going through all of this... As always, you are in my prayers...
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sheyd God Posts: 1,437	BLAH Apr 2, 2008 11:47:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sheyd on Apr 2, 2008 11:47:05 GMT -5 Thinking of you and your family - I hope they can both get the help they need and get better soon! Shey

redskyatnight God My Muddy Buddies Posts: 681	BLAH Apr 4, 2008 17:54:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by redskyatnight on Apr 4, 2008 17:54:27 GMT -5 Its tough when family is sick, all the thoughts about how things will change can be stressful and overwhelming. It is a part of life though and medicine has gotten so much better in the last 50 years. I'll be hoping for the best
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kittenhart God Don't mind if I fall apart, there's more room in a broken heart... Posts: 784	BLAH Apr 7, 2008 0:51:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kittenhart on Apr 7, 2008 0:51:12 GMT -5 I'll be sending positive thoughts your way and hoping that they get him on dialysis. That sucks that your aunt's cancer is back. It is alot to have happening all at once. It never rains but it pours, eh?
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rocko God Happily Married Posts: 1,773	BLAH Apr 7, 2008 8:39:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocko on Apr 7, 2008 8:39:01 GMT -5 Aunt has surgery a week from this wednesday. Dont' know anything new on Grandaddy.

freckles God Take THAT ! Mousers ! Posts: 2,109	BLAH Apr 7, 2008 8:43:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by freckles on Apr 7, 2008 8:43:37 GMT -5 My Mom had a Hysterectomy that was years ago because of cancer She is fine now
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rocko God Happily Married Posts: 1,773	BLAH Apr 7, 2008 8:46:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocko on Apr 7, 2008 8:46:58 GMT -5 I hope my Aunt is as blesses as your mother.