My Mom 6/19/08

What are her symptoms? which side hurts? is she throwing up? does she have trouble urinating? if its her right side, she might have appendisitis, inless shes had her appendix out. if it hurts when she unrinate.s it could be a urinary tract infection. she should def go to the dr, even if she doesn't want to. my step mom had a urinary tract infeciton and she let it go to long and it turned into a kidney infection. she may have a kidney stone. But definitly have her go to the dr. I hope she feels better and let us know how she's doing.

First of all, continue pursuing a primary care physician. 100.4 is not too bad, and a low grade temp is the body fighting an infection. It is not really bad, unless she is dehydrated or it goes higher or it does not go away.I do not blame her for wanting to stay away from hospitals, you get exposed to all kinds of illnesses there. If it is viral, the doctors can not do anything to fix it. If it is bacterial, they will put her on an antibiotic. The pain in her side makes me wonder if she has bowel issues, though. Keep track of her BM's, no more than three days in between is the standard they use at the nursing homes.On the third day they start stool softeners, and prune juice and suppositories if that does not help. Actually, dehydration could make her temp that high. Make sure she drinks at least six eight ounce glasses of water daily, throughout the day. She can also count clear soups, jello, and juices in that total. In fact, if it is hot, she might enjoy sucking on popsicles.You can check yourself to see if she is dehydrated. Pinch the skin on the back of her arm, midway between her hand and elbow. If she is dehydrated, the skin will continue to look pinched after you let it go. If she is sufficiently hydrated, it will spring right back.Giving her extra fluids while you wait for a doctor to be interested is not going to hurt her, and may help her.It should make her feel better. Hugs to you and to mom. Gatorade, or other electrolyte replacements are okay, and if she is diabetic, there is G2 (Gatorade without sugar.) Keep us posted please, and I hope that these unofficial medical type suggestions help. You are the one caring for her, though, and she and you need to decide if she needs to see a doctor.

That's a shame and a worry love. I think you're right about the infection. I wish I could advise you bu it would be pointless. I so hope things are ok. I ws sure she would be well! Brightest blessings, in love and light.

I hope your mother can recover from this. It may look bleak, but don't give up and don't lose hope. I really hope the doctors can get to the bottom of this. It might be too forward, but I'd suggest an augmentation on the nutrition side. A bit more vitamin C, lemon, honey, garlic and of course fruits and vegetables. I don't know how much it'll do in this case, but its always good to get a diverse/healthy diet in times of illness or weakness. Be sure you stay well and rest up too CatsandDogs. Your health and wellbeing are also important in this matter. Before I forget, sorry about the whole situation with the doctors and medical care overall.

Hey sweets. There will be days like this. Don't let it get you down. Her fever could be from anything. The fact that the tylenol brought it down is a good sign. Just keep an eye on her temperature and if it keeps spiking you will have no choice but to take to emergency. Meanwhile, let the visiting nurse know. You are all in my prayers!

hi CatsandDogs I am so sorry your mom is not feeling well. Poor lady shes already been through a lot and I can understand 'her not wanting to go back in the hospital. but with pain in her side she probably needs to see a doctor what about taking her to the ER and seeing what is with her so she can get the care she needs.

OH, I am so sorry your mom isn't feeling well. Keep watch on that temp but I understand completely her wanting to be at home. You are doing a great job taking care of your mama. God will richly bless you!

Oh CatsandDogs I'm sorry to hear you're mom doesn't seem to be out of the woods yet and I sure don't blame her for not going back to the ER again or anywhere near the hospital with a mile long pole! Is she any better? Did the temp go down? I hope you can find a primary care doctor...if it is some kind of infection antibiotics would do the trick I think. Hospitals are actually the WORSE place to go as so many people can pick up bugs (viruses) there. Whenever my mother was in the hospital she always came down with a bout of pneumonia...great huh? NOT I'll keep sending my prayers your way and for your mom

I am sorry to hear that you Mum has not been too well, but she really needs to be seen whether she likes it or not. I know that when I had my hysterectomy I was fine while I was in hospital but as soon as I was released I had infection after infection. I knew that I had to go to the doctor as I did not want to be really ill. If she does not go and it is an infection then it will just get worse and she will end up being back in hospital for even longer. Why are Mums so stubborn! I really hope that you can get her to go.

She needs help now? There will be different people at the hospital im sure, then she will be ok with them. She may not ever see the same staff again so reasure her it will be ok this time? Dont delay get her there now.

you could try an instant clinic (emergency clinic) usually costs are lower than emergency room costs . Lots of people where I live use this instead of offices, or ER

Well feeling wiped out is most likely from the fever and being dehydrated. She need to replenish her electrlytes by drinking either gatorade or pedialyte. As for the pain or possible infection, I would at least go see a doctor if not the hospital because today there are a lot of scares with staff infections and I would want to check it out now before it becomes a big problem. Hope she feels better very soon.

Together with your anxiety..Tell you what..Try drinking Alkaline water with 10 ph..they seem to cure a lot of medical probs..I feel, our body has become very acidid, our food we eat meat,hot drinks, the pollution and the genitically proccessed food ,has made us very acidic..to balance them ,try drinking this water ..you will be suprised,,Pray your mum is better today..