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So, Friday I decided to take the hub in to the doc because he just wasn't 'right' (as right as he gets). He's been in the ICU since Friday night. Sodium level = 182 (down from 196) and BP is hovering around 58/37. He gets dehydrated very easily, and usually a course of IV fluids puts him right within a day or two, but we seem to be having a harder time getting a handle on things this go 'round, so some extra vibes would be good. thankyewverramuch.


t.

Vibes coming your way. I hope that your hubby's health improves.

Salt free vibes headed your way.

Vibes for your hubby!

And some {{{{{hugs}}}}} for you!

Vibes. Extra vibes. More vibes on top of that!

Best wishes to you, too. May your stress level be permitted to come down quickly.

Dang!

All my vibes coming your way.

Many vibes coming his way!

Why is he so prone to having that happen?

Why is he so prone to having that happen?

Part of the damage from his head injury 5 1/2 years ago. Whatever regulates his water volume (hypothalmus?) doesn't. He also lost his thirst awareness, so it's extremely difficult to get him to drink at all. Those two things, compounded by a stomach bug last week, sent him spiraling this time. Argh!

t.

Oh, Tgirlie, vibage from here, too.

tlynn78 wrote:

Why is he so prone to having that happen?

Part of the damage from his head injury 5 1/2 years ago. Whatever regulates his water volume (hypothalmus?) doesn't. He also lost his thirst awareness, so it's extremely difficult to get him to drink at all. Those two things, compounded by a stomach bug last week, sent him spiraling this time. Argh!

t.

He should drink a glass of water every two hours by the clock.

You are both in my thoughts.

Big vibes sent!


The US Geological Survey should issue a report later today.

Bestest vibes going to you and hubby.


Tom

He should drink a glass of water every two hours by the clock.

Yes, he should. He refuses. He pours it out when we're not looking. He hold it is his mouth then spits it out. Plus, I work 12-14 hours of almost every day, which is problematic.

I don't know anything about sodium but that BP is troubling to me. You are both in my thoughts

The docs FREAK everytime this happens. Normal sodium levels run 135-140. 155 is high and 170 is usually fatal. It's theorized that his body has done this so gradually that it simply adjusts, til it can't any more. Each time this has happened (I think this makes 6) I tell the docs to expect a sodium level in the 190's. They scoff, until the lab tests come back - usually saying 'this sample must have been contaminated - sodium is at 190-something, blah, blah, blah. I say, told you so. Then they go back to not listening to me.

I'm tired.

t.

tlynn78 wrote:So, Friday I decided to take the hub in to the doc because he just wasn't 'right' (as right as he gets). He's been in the ICU since Friday night. Sodium level = 182 (down from 196) and BP is hovering around 58/37. He gets dehydrated very easily, and usually a course of IV fluids puts him right within a day or two, but we seem to be having a harder time getting a handle on things this go 'round, so some extra vibes would be good. thankyewverramuch.


t.

Big honkin positive vibes coming atcha! And a big bear hug for you!

Please let us know how he is doing!

fuzzy

tlynn78 wrote:The docs FREAK everytime this happens. Normal sodium levels run 135-140. 155 is high and 170 is usually fatal. It's theorized that his body has done this so gradually that it simply adjusts, til it can't any more. Each time this has happened (I think this makes 6) I tell the docs to expect a sodium level in the 190's. They scoff, until the lab tests come back - usually saying 'this sample must have been contaminated - sodium is at 190-something, blah, blah, blah. I say, told you so. Then they go back to not listening to me.

Yikes!

I had no idea what the sodium number meant, either. Those BP numbers were scary enough.

I'm a little late to the list here, but rest assured I'll match the size of the vibes I'm sending up against anyones!


Take care of yourself, too, t.

Vibing. Vibing.

Wow, T. I'm so sorry. I hope he gets better very quickly.

Let us know how he's doing.

Just saw this. Vibes your way.

Big warm positive vibes from all the Ohio Ducks.

Man do you need a break, t. You're amazing.

Sorry to hear about the current troubles. I hope you get better news soon.

Good vibes headed north ...................

Hope hubby is better soon. As in now.

Just saw this. Good vibes and healing thoughts are on their way.