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Hi everyone...
My husband hasn’t felt well for a couple weeks initially he had a lung infection and took the full course of antibiotics and didn’t help much , he has really gone down hill in the last couple days. Bug /ant bites are infected that he got last week . He was also bitten by a tick, not uncommon at all here. No bullseye rash but those don’t always show anyway. Basic Blood work , Specific testing for Ticks, and blood and urine cultures are being done, takes 24 hours for culture results and Chest X-ray also done today He was started on a very strong antibiotic that treats both MRSA/staph and strep. He’s freezing cold and just literally shakes. He’s very unsteady in his feet. I won’t allow him to walk anywhere with out me right next to him. If his fever goes above 102 , ( it was 101.4 in the office. ) I’m taking him to the Er over night , if it creeps up tomorrow we will go right back to our Doctor so he can do a direct admit and avoid us having to waste time going through the er. We already have a follow up appt for Wednesday. The only reason he’s not in the hospital right now is my medical knowledge. They would put him on the same meds while waiting for culture results. I know when to take action. I just pray it’s not sepsis. So any good thoughts or prayers would be appreciated. Thanks ! __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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I am sorry you are going thru this.
He sounds really sick. The shakes scare me he could be septic. I would rather he be in the hospital in case he gets worse and then they can treat him there. just my 2 cents. sorry you are going thru this. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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Yes sepsis is the biggest concern. He got a double dose of Rocephin in the office. After the hospital did all the blood draws.
He’s been able to eat and with my prodding he’s pushing fluids. I’m leaning towards MRSA/staph. I just hate that cultures need 24 hours.....I so wish those could be rushed somehow. His oral antibiotic is strong and works on both staph and strep. There will be zero sleep for me until things start to improve. He oxygen level was in the mid to upper 90’s and that’s off oxygen so that’s a plus. __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Hi ~Christina, I am very sorry that both you and H are having to go through this.
Sepsis is very scary. Please do let me know if I can do anything at all! I wish I could be more helpful somehow. Love and Prayers, WC __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. |
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Hopefully he starts feeling better soon. That must be so scary.
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There’s different titer tests that can determine a specific tick , some require months long treatment with antibiotics and some people with Lyme disease has needed chemo, Him and I have been bitten so many times over the years, goes with living in the country. I went through so much testing for possible tick borne illness back before Fibromyalgia diagnosis __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Thank you so much , I’m certain you will grow weary of getting so many PM’s from me lol __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Oh wow! This is a heavy time. I'll keep you in my thoughts. You need to sleep. Please get someone to help you. You still have to take care of you, so you can help him.
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I hope he keeps up with his fluid intake. Don't hesitate to take him to the ER - it's not like you're bringing him in for a runny nose. |
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Oh I'm so sorry you and your husband are going through this, Christina. I hope he responds to the meds he is on. Please keep us posted.
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I've tried to be the only caretaker for two extremely sick people. It landed me in hospital too and one of them as well, but only because his surgery had complications. You're probably much stronger than I am. Oh wait, you're a woman, so yeah, you are.
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Oh no, I am really sorry to hear your husband is sick. I will be thinking of you both and hope he improves quickly and they figure out what's going on. I am glad you are keeping a close eye on things and will take him to the ER if needed. Sepsis really is scary, and a good reason to bring someone in if you suspect it as I am sure you know. Please keep us posted.
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Yes I am tough, I worked medical all my life so that’s good and bad. I know what to watch for , but I have to stop my mind from falling to far down the rabbit holes of the what if it’s ...... Once things improve I’ll crash for sure __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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There are many new species of ticks invading my part of the state. The cases of tick borne illness is exploding in my area. My rheumatologist is certain that a tick bite caused my Fibro I went to bed fine one night and woke up screaming in pain the next morning. Tick borne dieases don’t all show up in testing unfortunately A local young boy about age 5 or so died a few months ago from a tick bite. So unfortunately it’s becoming more of a problem. __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Good grief! Hugs and prayers, Christina. Sounds like a serious, acute illness. My hopes for his complete recovery and some much needed rest for you.
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Sending purple colored healing vibes to both of you. Ya gotta try and sleep for both of your sakes.
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Oh goodness dear! I am here for you if you need anything.
In the mean time keep him eating and keeping his fluid intake up; and closely monitor him and if it's gets even the slightest bit worse please go to the emergency room. I don't blame you for wanting to wait; nobody wants an ER bill on top of a hospital stay. Sending you many hugs. I pray it's not sepsis and just MRSA. Also sorry about all the ticks in your area. __________________ Generalized Anxiety Disorder Depression Symptoms of PTSD Trintellix 10mg once daily Buspar 10mg three times daily |
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