So anyway…..something is going on with the Mister. Nausea, vomiting, severe headache approaching 24 hours now. No pain, no fever, no symptoms elsewhere.
Despite my attempts (bland food, clear liquids, electrolytes, pain relief) he’s no better. Has not been migraine prone prior.
Home health nurse on the way.
Looks like some kind of a viral thing. 31 hrs with no relief from bad headache and nausea even after two rounds of nausea meds. Still no fever. No body aches. No appetite but taking in fluids pretty well. Negative COVID test but will test again tomorrow. All around miserable.
I’m feeling fine. Just hate I can’t fix it for him. Will continue to monitor and assess in the morning. 😔
TBH his immune system is compromised after chemo and surgery I’m surprised he hasn’t gotten something before now.
What an effing day. And currently at the ER with the Mister. So much going on. But…currently getting IV fluids. Bloodwork showed Sodium and Chloride low contributing to his severe headache and nausea/vomiting since Sunday. He’s been through the mill again. Can’t get a fricking break.
Thanks everyone 💜 Another bump in the road. Seems there may be a number of them to navigate on this journey. Most importantly, he’s stable tonight, home and resting. Tomorrow…well we just forge ahead 💜
Back in the ER 😔
He’s being admitted
After a battery of tests, scans, drugs and fluids, a CT of his abdomen indicated inflammatory infectious colitis. The drop in sodium level from the four days of nausea/vomiting. The headache consistently a result of all things going awry.
He’s on two specific antibiotics, magnesium (because it had dropped), sodium slow drip and the 5th anti nausea drug that finally helped him. He will be hospitalized 2-3 days with a GI consult to be conducted.
8 hours later and I’m home. Now to shower & eat.
24 hours after entering the hospital emergency department, we think his severe headaches and nausea have been comfortably addressed. A myriad of drugs injected for just these symptoms were administered. It’s compacine that appears to be the winner.
The fluids and antibiotics have been ongoing to address the infectious colitis. For the first time since Sunday the 27th, he’s resting & actually sleeping without pain.
The next 24 will be a marker to determine if the course is right. Damn I hope so
The antibiotics, the fluids & drugs to raise his sodium level, the fluid limits to retain the sodium, the now nonexistent headache, nausea & vomiting , the ability to tolerate a regular diet & a team fighting hard for his recovery led to….his discharge from the hospital late today. He is home!
Antibiotics continue 7 more days, w/salt tablets for 3. Protonix to counter digestive issues brought on by chemotherapy, a vitamin regiment & diet to maintain/improve immune system puts him on good path.💜
