Waiting today
@GardenGerty (160663)
United States
June 9, 2022 7:54am CST
Urgent care doctor talked to an orthopedic surgeon who believes this is more likely cancer than an infection. He says not to start antibiotics until after MRI with contrast.
Bob has kidney failure. MRI contrast is bad for kidneys. IV antibiotics are bad for kidneys.
When he gets up Bob will go have blood drawn to recheck his kidney function. If still bad he will get IV fluids. Has fluid around heart and lungs, IV fluids are bad for heart and lungs with too much fluid. It gets complicated.
Then schedule MRI someplace that will do it with him having a pacemaker.
Heart doctor says it is okay to do.MRI.
Meanwhile, I will cook, clean and work today.
I will be here a bit. Bob is still in bed.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
9 Jun 22
Hope everything is going fine with hubby Bob. God bless him
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
9 Jun 22
Thank you. Things just seem to get complicated.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
@Nakitakona and we are definitely doing that.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
10 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Everyday as we go to the battle of survival.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
9 Jun 22
I hope it is not cancer and that doc is wrong!
We are here for you Heather.
God's blessings on you both.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
9 Jun 22
I am inclined to think it is more likely the infection, but what do I know. Thanks.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
9 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Yes I understand..that is what my regular doc told me about what I have now or he mentioned it..saying my nasal problem could be cancer..I dont believe that but I have to go to ear nose and throat guy end of month or beginning next month forget
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
@RebeccasFarm the urgent care doc did not think it was cancer, but it also does not act like an infection. It just makes Bob hurt and tired.
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@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Jun 22
Poor Bob. Hope things improve.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
His attitude is great, and I think the hospital is kind of nice for him as he is getting answers.
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@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jun 22
I'm so sorry things have gotten to this point. I am glad you feel optimistic. Positive vibes your way.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
It will just be nice to have some information. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
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@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Jun 22
@GardenGerty ........Hope things go well for you folks.
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
This is why I am glad he finally got a bed in a larger hospital. All the experts he needs under one roof. Should be getting the MRI as we speak.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jun 22
@GardenGerty That's the good thing about moving to the city. Big hospitals, experts in their fields and all close by and mostly coordinated by the various departments. It takes a lot of the pressure off.
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
10 Jun 22
Sad, to hear about your husband, Holy Christ, help him in every way, thank you, Christ, amen.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
He has this list of things that are wrong, but he looks healthy and does not have some of the problems other people his age do, like falling a lot.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
17 Jun 22
@GardenGerty
Good, and luckily he is married to you! Old age, we can't escape it. My doctor says exercise 1 hour daily...
, I said no promises.
, I said no promises.
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
His kidneys may bet better, not so with the heart. It was damaged by a stroke.
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
Thanks so much. They have already suggested another possibility which is long term damage still occurring from radiation treatments 5 years ago. If that is the case he will be given help with the pain.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
9 Jun 22
I am optimistic. He has had this pain to greater or lesser degree for about fifteen months. Everyone has thought it was muscular.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
Yes, I am sure that is how it goes with these newer pacemakers.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
17 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Almost all pacemakers are now considered safe for magnetic resonance imaging. However, it is better to talk with the doctor about the pacemaker before any medical procedure.
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
At least two doctors have said that they do not think it is. We just are glad he is in a place where he can safely get some testing.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
9 Jun 22
I hope everything goes well for Bob. Please keep us posted. Sending prayers and thoughts.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
16 Jun 22
Thank you. When I know anything I will share. He will finally get the MRI this afternoon, in a rather large hospital.
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