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Posted by lynn971 on February 18, 2006, at 19:57:57
His speech is slurred and he stumbles every once in a while. We brought him to the emergency room this evening and they did a cat scan. Nothing came up. He looks drunk, but he does not drink.
I think we need to bring him to a bigger hospital out of town so that they can do an MRi.
I will keep you guys posted.
Luv you guys,
Lynn
Posted by Glydin on February 18, 2006, at 20:06:09
In reply to my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 18, 2006, at 19:57:57
Sorry about your Father. I agree further testing is merited. Prehaps look up some info on TIA's - Transient Ischemic Attacks. Not to scare you, but just for your information.
Posted by Phillipa on February 19, 2006, at 0:10:12
In reply to Re: my dad » lynn971, posted by Glydin on February 18, 2006, at 20:06:09
Oh Lynn I'm so sorry is there anything I can do? I know the hospital there is small are you taking him to the larger one. They don't think he had a stroke do they? Praying for you and your family. Love Jan
Posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 8:51:14
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by Phillipa on February 19, 2006, at 0:10:12
Late lastnight we were looking through his meds. Thursday the doc also put him on chorazapan (totally misspelled and prob. mis pronounced) Anyway, it is an anti-psychotic. I am sure that it has to do with the meds. Well, no I am not sure.
Thanks,
Lynn
Posted by Glydin on February 19, 2006, at 12:39:30
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 8:51:14
Of all the things it COULD be that caused his symptoms, a med action might be the least and hopefully, easier dealt with.
Hope you all work things out.
Posted by damos on February 19, 2006, at 18:34:42
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 8:51:14
Sending lots of thoughts and wishes to you and your dad. Hope he'll be okay.
(((((Lynn)))))
Posted by TexasChic on February 19, 2006, at 19:05:10
In reply to Re: my dad » lynn971, posted by damos on February 19, 2006, at 18:34:42
That sounds scary. I hope everything turns out okay. Keep us posted, we'll be thinking of you.
-T
Posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 19:24:17
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by TexasChic on February 19, 2006, at 19:05:10
He is much better today. It was the anti pyschotic. I think the doc put him on it because of flashbacks from Vietnam.
Posted by Phillipa on February 19, 2006, at 19:37:21
In reply to my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 18, 2006, at 19:57:57
Lynn you must be so relieved. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on February 19, 2006, at 21:18:16
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 19:24:17
I'm so glad it was that and not a stroke.
Flashbacks from Vietnam? I can't possibly imagine what that might be like for him. That was such a terrible time. Those were some brave freaking people who lived (and died) through that. What your Dad went through is probably beyond our comprehension. I'm glad the problem was identified.
-T
Posted by Sabrina_0805 on February 19, 2006, at 23:12:55
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 19:24:17
Sending good thoughts to you and your Dad.
Sabrina
Posted by Deneb on February 20, 2006, at 0:23:18
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 19:24:17
I'm glad they figured out what was wrong.
((((((lynn)))))))
You must have been scared for a while.
Deneb
Posted by AuntieMel on February 20, 2006, at 13:42:06
In reply to Re: my dad, posted by lynn971 on February 19, 2006, at 19:24:17
My ex did a tour over there. He still won't talk much about it, but it sure did change him.
My sympathies. I sure relate to the flashbacks. I don't think those guys can ever get completely over it.
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