9/4/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178816)
United States
September 4, 2024 3:35am CST
My husband said that the results of his chest X-ray came back. He doesn't have pneumonia but he has something else which he can't remember. I tried to call the nurses' station; but there was no answer. They are giving him breathing treatments and antibiotics. He is quite congested and coughing a lot. They have not given him another COVID test that I'm aware of.
While I was on the phone with him last night, he yelled at his roommate to turn down the TV. Sigh.
The concrete/handrail man finally returned my call. We are on his list; but he is so busy he just doesn't have time right now.
Spoke to the judge's team about the appeal. She said to check back next week. She said that she returned the physical therapy records on August 22. I don't have them. I might have to get a whole new set.
In spite of my husband's illness, he did a double set of PT yesterday; and he said he did quite well. It totally exhausted him though.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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22 responses
@celticeagle (167019)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Sep
You have so much patience. I applaud you.
It would be nice if patients who share rooms with other patients were given the option of using headphones so they didn't bother others. Older folks seem to need to have the volume way up much of the time.
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@celticeagle (167019)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
@LindaOHio .......I can certainly understand that.
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@LindaOHio (178816)
• United States
5 Sep
Thanks; but my patience is running out!
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@MarieCoyle (37569)
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4 Sep
I hope he improves very soon. Coughing all the time is just exhausting.
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@LindaOHio (178816)
• United States
4 Sep
He is getting breathing treatments and antibiotics.
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@Faster16 (3182)
• Indonesia
4 Sep
It sounds like things are pretty hectic right now. I’m glad to hear your husband’s chest X-ray didn’t show pneumonia, but it’s frustrating when the details are unclear. Great to know he’s pushing through with his PT despite everything. Hang in there, and hopefully, you'll get more answers soon.
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@GardenGerty (160697)
• United States
4 Sep
Perhaps it is bronchitis. Proud of him for doing so well on PT. I hope the coughing is helping clear his lungs.
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
4 Sep
Pleurisy? That’s not fluid IN the lungs, but in the lining AROUND the lungs. It feels like someone ramming a knife through your back every time you breathe (you can tell I’ve had it). I’m glad they’re working him, and I hope he’s less tired as he “gets used to it.”
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
5 Sep
@LindaOHio — ick. One of my least favorite things. 
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Sep
Well, I sure hope he starts feeling better, As much as I am glad he is so determined with his PT I think at this time he should not take it so much, Blessings to you both,
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@Beestring (14561)
• Hong Kong
4 Sep
Glad that he doesn't have pneumonia. If he needs to take antibiotics, maybe he has some infections. In any case, if he can still do PT, I think he will be fine.
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@BarBaraPrz (47334)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
4 Sep
Well of course, if he has something going on with his breathing, the PT will tire him out. I have "exercise-induced asthma" myself so can't talk when I'm doing something physical.
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@LindaOHio (178816)
• United States
5 Sep
He has asthma too which is why I worry when he comes down with something respiratory.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
4 Sep
Well, I guess it is a mixed bag of news for today. Stay strong!
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@LindaOHio (178816)
• United States
5 Sep
Thank you! I hope the news will be all good one day.
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@xstitcher (32491)
• Petaluma, California
6 Sep
I am going to be asking my doctor for a chest x-ray to figure out what this pain is in my chest.
Hope things are better with your husband.
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@xstitcher (32491)
• Petaluma, California
14 Sep
@LindaOHio Thank you, Linda. Had the chest x-ray today. I was told I'd have the results in a "few days".
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@LindaOHio (178816)
• United States
8 Sep
I hope it's nothing serious. Please keep us advised.
Things are going OK with my husband. He feels a little bit better.
@LindaOHio (178816)
• United States
15 Sep
@xstitcher You're very welcome. Please let us know how it goes.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
4 Sep
Those breathing treatments should definitely help with his congestion. The fact that he's doing double PT is a positive sign that he's getting stronger even if he's exhausted afterwards.
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