Crazy, Emotional, Stressful Two Weeks
It has been a crazy, emotional, stressful two weeks for Nadia and I.
As you know, we had to put down our dog, Gage, on July 18th. We didn’t have long to mourn that loss when four days later Nadia was admitted to the hospital with a severe spinal fluid leak.
Nadia has been pretty ill since early April of this year. The doctor thought possible MS so she had a spinal tap on July 21st. That night was horrible!! I spoke to the doctor on-call about 10:30 that night and he was not concerned that she had back pain that Tylenol wasn’t cutting (I shouldn’t have listened to him). All night she was in excruciating pain.
So after spending all the next day at the ER she was admitted into the Neuroscience Center. The first fives hours there were less than impressive and I was getting pretty ticked off and believe me, I let everyone know it! She was in a vicious cycle of having not eaten all day because she was in so much pain and not being able to keep any pills down because she hadn’t eaten all day. I went round and round with the attending about giving her IV pain meds instead…..he didn’t care.
Then morning came and a whole new sets of nurses and doctors and the care was like night & day. Finally, people with some sense!! They got her on IV meds and made sure the orders reflected that and were not to be changed. It was a good thing because she had the same docs and nurses that night.
Thursday she received flowers, which was a lovely gesture from people that have chosen to be non-communicative & absent in her life. Then I was asked to take pics of her with the flowers and send them via text…….narcissistic much??
Then, she had three different doctors; the attending, the neuroradiologist and the neurosurgeon…..and they didn’t agree on her care…..sigh! The attending was just kind of there, mostly made decisions about meds. The neurosurgeon wanted a blood patch done, the neuroradiologist wouldn’t do it because there was already too much fluid putting pressure on her spinal chord, he certainly wasn’t going to add to it by injecting blood into her spinal sack. So they had a pow wow and decided to have her lay flat for three days hoping the leak would heal itself. So, Thursday morning began her three day stint of laying flat. Until…………..that night when she went for MRIs and they let her get up and walk around……UGH!!!!! So, we were back at square one.
So, she laid flat for the weekend. Monday morning we began raising her up. She was only able to get up to 35 degrees, any higher made her sick. Tuesday was a little better and Wednesday she finally got up and walked!!! Granted, she couldn’t walk by herself but at least she was tolerating being upright!Finally, after nine days in the hospital she was released last night at 5:00 pm!!!!!!!
I must say, hospital food has come a long way. We are both so glad to be sleeping on good beds and all night without interruptions! I now understand exactly what a CNA does, which is what my other daughter is currently taking classes for on her way to becoming an RN some day.
Today, she is able to walk by herself now but she has to take it pretty slow as she still gets dizzy and is unstable from laying down for almost a week (so I’m told that is the reason). She still has some pain so I will keep a close eye out for any returning symptoms. Keeping our fingers crossed!
Now we are dog/house sitting for the next week….something Nadia has been looking forward to which has been great motivation for her.
Thanks to all those that were praying for Nadia! Thank you to the two elders that came to the hospital and administered to her! God surely blessed her as she made great progress after that administration 
I’m sorry that Nadia is going through this. A family member recently went through this. He was in the hospital for two weeks, getting lots of tests done, then finally diagnosed with MS. He lives a very active lifestyle so to get this news was devastating for him. I wish you the best. keep fighting. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by Michelle, hope you family member gets better…..I understand meds for MS have come a long way.
So glad that Nadia is getting her strength back and that she will continue to improve. I am glad that you shared this with us on Fridays Blog Booster Party #17
I hope she does take it slow, laying around can cause you to have trouble being upright for extended periods. I know it sounds odd, but we’re just not made for laying around. I wish her the best and hope for a diagnosis, that will be one step to understanding and getting in control of this.
definitely be praying…
Thank you Andi….definitely believe in the Power of prayer!
So sorry that you and your daughter had to struggle though that
I’m glad she is feeling a bit better! Prayers for the loss of your dog also, I know how hard it is to lose a beloved pet.
Thank you, Amanda!
It sounds like it has been a very trying two weeks. My prayers to you and Nadia. It is always hard to see someone we care for in so much pain. I hope answers come soon and relief will follow soon after.
Thank you, Rhiannon!
Wow, what a crazy couple of weeks! Praying for your family!
Cathy
Thank you, Cathy!
Psalm 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget none of His benefits;
3 Who pardons all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases;
I hope Nadia gets fully recovered soon!
Thank you so much, Nance!
Oh my word, what a stressful time!!! I’m so sorry about all that’s happened, glad to hear Nadia is doing better. Here’s to a nice quiet, boring week ahead for you
Quiet & boring so far and it has been great! Thanks for stopping by, Michelle!
So sorry to read this. I don’t know why God allows trials like these.
It is always for a good reason….I’m sure we will see it looking back some day. Thanks for stopping by, Robbie!
I am so sorry to read this. She is a fighter and with the strength and support everyone is giving her, she will definitely overcome this. Bests for her and for everyone!
She is a fighter….she fights quietly. Thanks for stopping by Richard!
Oh Mary what a few weeks you and poor Nadia have had. Fingers crossed she is well and truly on the mend now. Thank you for sharing and I hope you feel the thoughts and support from all of us at #anythinggoes link up. Take care x
Nadia is better….today was the first day without pain meds of any kind..woo hoo! Thank you so much Sue!
Oh my goodness. Our lives are so similar. I really hope Nadia continues to improve. I will pray for her and my daughter to continue to be strong.