
My husband is not feeling well and I'm getting really concerned. It started with joint ache after working too hard, then he had a fever for a few days, his ankles were swollen too, I got him to go to doctors, no heart issues, negative Lyme, they gave him steroids, he got better, got another fever, lasted about 24 hours. He went for a recheck, I don't think he told the doctors about the fever, I wasn't happy, but didn't want to argue about it. He looked pretty good, I had hoped what ever it was passed. Then yesterday he got his fever back again. Now I'm pretty freaked out. I don't think I'll be able to get him to doctors today while he is sick. I got ahold of a good friend that he respects a lot, see if he can talk him into going to docs, will see.
Anyways, I really haven't liked the way he looks the last few month, and I worry about cancer , he worked in a chemical mill, and worked in waist management for like 20 years, extremely high rate of cancer.
I started an antidepressants 4 days ago, because I just have this bad gut feeling, and haven't been sleeping. There is not much anyone can help with or advice, I'm doing the best I can with a stubborn old fool. That's about it, really not any advice needed. Just explaining what's been going on . Thanks, for listening
I have to say that now you know what to look for with symptoms, so that is helpful.
I am so happy for you both. It's good to be home.
Things this morning are going great.
Early March, we had a thaw and H was next to the pond trimming brush , soon after that is when he started feeling unwell.
This is called the Black legged tick, it doesn't stay on you for long , or dig into your skin, or leave a rash.
I slept past 4 for the first time in months! 😊
Now I just gotta come down from all the anxiety that's been boiling inside of me for the last few months. Get a routine back, and start walking again.
We just laid around watching movies yesterday
You did great in the crisis and sometimes we are strongest in those times. We don't have time or energy to slip into our little niggling habits; we get it done.
Wishing you both a happy full recovery from this. Sure was a different trip than the one you had been planning!!!!
It's all so I guess hitting me today. If he wasn't as healthy as he is , things would be so different.
I think I would of called 911 soon if it wasn't for AC and all of you, but who knows , what another hour would of done.
My x, sectary when he works, had a brother in law die from this same thing 3 months ago.
I think the local news should be talking more about it so people are more aware, maybe they have, I'm not watching news now.
What a good thing that you persist in getting him to a doctor. You know him and how he reacts to overwork etc. Anaplasmosis is a new one to me.
Happy for you he is home now and recovering. ((((hugs))))
For those that don't know, TUBI is a free streaming service and this is where we watched it. Lots of great old movies and programs.
Daisy, don't second guess yourself. You both learned something and hubby is going to be fine. Praise The Lord, it went down just like it was suppose too.
Oh, as far as the news reporting this type of important issue, ha! We got robbed, at gun point, by 4 non English speaking mexicans, in our own shop; found out from the cops that armed robbers, dressed as law enforcement break in and rob people every single day in Tucson, yet not 1 stinking word from the media. They're to busy spinning their hateful, divisive rhetoric. So I totally get what you are saying.
Blood work Monday, doctors appointments Thursday, that I'm going to insist I go to with him.
Husband is on the phone with him, trying to talk him into getting blood test for tick disease, he lives alone so I can't tell his wife. Honestly I don't think there is any getting through to him. He is the type to say, "a rattle snake bites me and he runs away to die.
What is up with Doctors giving out steroids like candy. If he doesn't get tested I guess when his steroids run out, I'm just going to call him everyday.
It's good he is working and napping, best way I know to rebuild our strength. Oh and nutritious food.
I hope your friend listens, nothing wrong with being cautious and getting a 2nd opinion. I have to say that the doctors in your area are different from ours, here they only hand out steroids when absolutely needed and give warnings about the dire consequences of taking them. Scares you enough to not want them for sure.
We went for a short ride yesterday, to get flowers, and stopped at a local fish fry food truck. He sat and kept me company while I potted some of the flowers. Then he came in, took a nap, and watched more TV.
I have him drinking a boost in the morning, and he really is craving healthier foods. So that's great
Your husband almost died. You said he hadn't been right for 2 months. Its going to take a while to get back to snuff. His age will have something to do with it too.
I am sorry to hear about your husband. Hope he will improve, it will take time.
If I remember correctly he is little older than you? In his 70s?
I know how you feel I am going thru hard times as well.
Eva, my heart goes out to you, I now know how hard this truly is. 🙏🙂↕️💞
Yes he is 11 years older. Try to take care of yourself, somedays that feels next to impossible.
Daisy, so glad healing continues for your hubby!
Lots happened but that is another long story.
Just read your update re big C. Hope all is well.
Daisy,
Follow your intuition. You know H better.
MCHC is low by .1
MPV is high by .7
Everything else is in normal range.
I'm thinking this is pretty good, considering, but would love others opinion
I think you can expect minor fluctuations after any illness, and he was just through the wringer. Again, your doc will be alerted if there's anything out of the norm enough to worry about. Hoping he continues to feel great.
BTW you could google any blood test now. It gives the normal ranges and the possible reasons for highs and lows.
And finally , hubs is getting up there in years , slight deviations are not rare . Also if he smokes that is a factor .
I have to say, if our dry climate is problematic then everyone living in humid, warm climates should take extra precautions when out and about. As daisy's husband's journey has proven.
Stay safe everyone!
I just read the rough ride from high temps to sepsis to ticks. The ride is clearly not over yet but I do like your positive energy that every OTHER part of his body is healthy!
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First of all the heat absolutely is not good for him, went to docs then out for breakfast home and inside the rest of the day.
Docs said it could a month or 2 , he was surprised, of course I was hoping not to hear that, but expected it. I think because of the heat it's gonna be even worse. She wants him to eat lots of chicken, to build his protein back up, that's not a problem.
One thing I didn't think of is how important it is right now for him to not catch anything else. So Im kinda remembering are covid little bubble. Which is fine for a few months, we have 2 parties in 2 weeks to go to, one is an outside after wedding party, that, if it's warm he won't be able to go to any ways. The other indoors, we aren't going, why chance anything these next two months!!!
Getting him to not push himself is not an easy task. I'm really thinking he shouldn't play Boccie, I'm not sure how to break it to him. I wouldnt mind if he was the type to say, hey I'm done, someone else take over for me, but that gosh darn male ego, among his friends, he will never do!
The other thing is us going to Ireland in September, she said "it Should, be ok" I'm not liking the should or the questionable look on her face, so absolutely no clue what I'm gonna do about that!!
Next I forgot to ask, and I will email her today, about his dental work in July, he is getting his top teeth pulled. I do know how important this is but I also think it's too soon, so I'm going to email her.
She told us, someone about his age in are little town died from this exactly same thing last year, she had other health issues though.
Knowing what hubby has been through I hope this is a good oral surgeon as regards the teeth and I want you to be CERTAIN he has a good antibiotic on board that his own doctor and this dental specialist AGREE upon given this diagnosis. Pulling teeth especially when there are problems with them is EXCEPTIONALLY dangerous for elders. This is a direct access to blood, to sepsis, to the brain. THIS IS MAJOR and you need a good understanding consult with the oral surgeon before it is done, and yes, build hubby up now with good healing foods.
Try not to take things from him he loves, esp. the Bocci. He can sit out a few tosses. Should be protected from heat and sun and ready to leave when they get too much, but you don't want to make him an invalid. That can happen after a scare like this. My N. is a bit overprotective of me now as I am moving out into the world alone for my silly little trips. Wants to "drive me" everywhere. It's good, however, for me to get back to the walking, the bus trips I like, and etc. You will remember last year when I went to the annual Bougets to Art at the DeYoung Museum here in SF? I knocked down a perfectly good octogenarian MD (or we bumped into each another and he happened to be the one to go down). It's on this week (google it; it's so beautiful) and I AM missing that one with its crowds. But I am pretty determined to get back up and running. One tends to go a bit agoraphobic staying in.
I think you are thinking it all out and making great decisions. Just remember, nothing wrong with going and leaving early.
I would encourage both of you to be out and about but, bolster your immune system with vitamin C, B complex, zinc, magnesium and probiotics, as well as good nutritious food. Hand washing and not touching your face when out and about goes a long ways protecting us from bugs. Oh and getting sufficient rest to recover.
As far as the doctor saying, should be...they can't say for certain how anyone will recover. Lots of people ignore the steps for optimal recovery, doctors can't know so won't commit, hence should be.
I would encourage you to make sure that he is able to cool off by having wet rags in a baggy when out and about, cool, damp rag on your neck cools you down. I also take an insulated cup with ice cubes, those on your wrists will cool your body. Oh, and always have something cool for him to sip and get those electrolytes replaced, there are lots of products that you can add to water or take a pill.
I want to encourage you to NOT buy trouble. You had a scare but living in fear is not living. We all have an appointed time to meet our maker, worrying and not living won't change that but, it can change us and not for the better.
He is okay, he is recovering. You are okay. Be balanced!
Hugs, I do understand wanting to wrap him up and protect him.