Date: 08.06.2012
From: Yasmin
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Subject: Dad-update
Hi everyone, just came back from hospital my dads been admitted this afternoon with a bad chest infection/ Pneumonia... Since he was put on Sulfasalazine a couple of week ago, his not been feeling too good...his had a bad stomach and nausea all time...gave up eating afew days ago...he suddenly developed a high tempreture, became so week he couldn't even walk to the toilet by himself and his speech became slurred, his head heavy, kinda disoriantated...his diabetes levels rose quite a bit due to taking steriods aswell... Called Rheumatoid helpline and was told to reduce his Sulfasalazine to 2 a day rather than 3...but the symptoms didn't reduce so I told him to stop taking both the Sulfasalazine and steriods yesterday... luckily the specialist at the hospital said it was a good call to stop his meds...A Rheumatologist at the hospital will change his prescription on Monday...See what happens with the next batch, hopefully soon we will get to the right combo... Sorry about the spelling mistakes guys, just had a very full day;)...luv and best wishes
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Date: 08.06.2012
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
hi Yasmin hope he is better soon , at least he is the best place
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Date: 09.06.2012
From: Patricia
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Hi Yasmin, Really sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope today is a better day for all of you and that the hospital have managed to make your Dad a little more comfortable. Take the greatest care. Love Patricia x
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Date: 09.06.2012
From: willis
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Hi Yasmin
glad you took action to help dad, lots of love to you both and hope he is feeling better soon
x
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Date: 11.06.2012
From: Yasmin
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Colin, Pat, Willis, Thank you so much guys for your well wishes...Thankfully my dads feeling alittle better...it took 3 days for the Antibiotics to kick in and he was pretty dehydrated from having stomach problems since the start of his Rheumy meds 3 months ago, they had to hydrate him quite a bit...Last night he was able to sit up and talk without his words slurring, that was a great sign and sigh of relief...Hopefully the Rheumtologist will see him today and change his meds and maybe send him home by tomorrow...This was the very first time he was in hospital and he found the whole experience quite frightening, he couldn't stop his tears as weakness made him feel he may not be returning home...It was heart wrenching to see but I had to keep it all together for his sake and my mums...I know this experience will do him good, sometimes in life we need a little of bit adversity to make us reflect on our countless blessings and what is important in life... Luv and best wishes to you all...x
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Date: 12.06.2012
From: willis
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Hi Yasmin,
Glad to hear dad is on the mend. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger the saying goes, just sometimes it's difficult to keep positive. bet your dad is glad you are there for him and your mum - passing the care and love back :) good on you xxxx remember to look after yourself too xx
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Date: 12.06.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Hi Yasmin, sorry to hear your Dad needed hospital care, but glad to hear he is on the mend. Take time out if you can for yourself. Take Care sending you a great big hug as you truly deserve it. xx
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Date: 14.06.2012
From: Yasmin
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Hi Marlene:), How have you been? You havnt been on much of late, I kinda got worried...Thank you for your warm thoughts its trully appreciated...My dad should hopefully be out of hospital today...back to the drawing board for the RA meds, see what happens with the next batch...he had his RA apppointment a couple of days ago which we had to cancel, the hospital havnt given him anything for the Rhumatoid since his been in, just Anti biotics and Paracetamol...Havn't seen him the last couple of days as the ward has been closed ot visitors due to Nuro virus...Luckily I got his mobile to him a couple of days earlier so we've been in contact through that...the patients wern't even told about the closure of the ward to visitors until I told my dad... Marlene I havn't felt too well the last couple of days myself but life dictates I keep going at the moment...the next few days are going to be very busy for me at my mums as we will be in-undated with family and friends wanting to visit my dad...So I'm dong my breathing exercises and my Yoga stretches;)p to get me through the next week, after which I have a family matter that needs careful attention...thats kinda getting me down a bit...It is so good to hear from you Marlene, take care...lots of lov xox
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Date: 14.06.2012
From: Yasmin
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Hi Willis;), Thank you so much for the reminder...These words have pulled me through countless times when I have literally been on my knees...Remembering I was still here, still dragging myself forward each time I wanted to give up...Physically shattered and bruised it was hard to muster up courage but something from deep within me always pulled me on my feet and urged me forward...my spirit was weak, always looking for the answers to come from outside of me and remove me from my afflictions...creating hundreds of excuses for not taking responsibility for my choices in life always blaming my circumstances...Today I am a survivor, though battered and bruised, my physical emotional and mental bodies have endured much but my spirit has come alive, it has grown strong and I have learned to look at my life objectivley with a fine toothed comb, changing my perception of life and its challenges...I now know and believe I have 'choices' whether I use that power of choice or not that choice has always been there...If I choose not to use that power for whatever reason than that is my sole responsibilty to do that and face whatever results from that...there is no-one else to blame for that...I have also learnt that making mistakes in life teaches us the most valuable lessons life, so I'm not afraid of making mistakes or making bad choices because I know I have the power to change them when I wish to or learn from them and move on...There is a time and place for every single thing in life...What is written in our lives will alway come to pass, whether we want it to or not...so it is better to go with the flow of things deal with the situation and keep moving forwards... Sorry...:)...got alittle carried away...Writing has always been my crutch I suppose you could say, as been candid and honest...Integrity is very important to me...got a bit of a temprature coming on so au revoiur my friends...take care until we meet again...x
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Date: 14.06.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Hi Yasmin, like you I have been unwell with a chest infection and the constant OA pain is really getting me down.
I do tend to pull away from people when I am unwell, I hate them seeing me moan and the rentless face pulling like oh no not again.
I do have a good network, but some times I don't think they fully understand.
I having been reading all the posts on here and have noticed Davina hasn't been on. I do hope she is ok bless her !!
Your last post sounds very similar to my own life, it made me read it twice. You Take Care and I hope you feel better soon.
P.S. so pleased you Dad is coming home and hope he gets the meds he needs. xx
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Date: 15.06.2012
From: Yasmin
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
HI Marlene, Sorry to hear you're not feeling too well at mo...what we have to sometimes remember Marlene is that we are simply 'human'...there will always be days we want to close the windows and doors shut to the outside world because we are just to tired out and exhausted physically, emotionally and mentally to want to deal with life and its complexities...And that is 'OK'...that 'ME' time is very important to recharge our batteries and balance our outlook...I'm glad my last post has touched you in some way...Marlene I find being honest and candid about the people we are and the lives we lead is a therapy in itself...The hardest lesson of all is being true to oneself, and living your own truths...once we learn to do this everything else becomes easy...luv and a warm hug...xox
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Date: 15.06.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Thankyou Yasmin, your posts are like a breath of fresh air.xx
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Date: 17.06.2012
From: Yasmin
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
Marlene, Glad to be of sevice my friend:)...after all we are all here for a reason, to learn from and support eachother...There is no coincidence in life, no lesson invaluable...we are all teachers and students of life, first we learn as students when we've learnt we teach others who are struggling...Each one of us is a light for those that come within our personal space... I am a student who has found her class is universal and infinite as time itself...we can never stop learning...'From cradle to the grave' as the saying goes;)p....x p.s I'm starting a new thread, I pray you will add to it...xox
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Date: 17.06.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: Dad-update
I am sure I will Take Care xx
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