If you see there has been changes to someone's well being and your significant other refuses to seek help with a doctor, what do you do?
Her motor skills has been compromised. She gets words mixed up and speaks gibberish. She has an appt in 2 weeks, but I want her to go asap and she has fights me everyday I bring it up.
She's not refusing to seek help, she's got an appointment. Why do you feel the need to bring it forward? Unless there really is something urgent going on I should stop picking that particular battle.
Call 911 and don't mention anything to your loved one about it. Get her to the ER NOW for an immediate examination; the EMTs will also check her out at home, on the spot, to see what they think has happened to her, medically.
Your SO has probably had a stroke. The longer you wait, the longer her rehabilitation will be. If you had told the doctors receptionist you thought it was a stroke, she would have probably sent her to the ER.
Get her to the ER. If that’s not possible, send a note to her doctor immediately explaining exactly what is going on. The doctor will take it from there at her scheduled appointment.
Is it possible your loved one could have had a stroke? I think if there has been a sudden change in mental status and functioning, I would take her in to the ER, under false pretenses if necessary.
Maybe talking to the insurance 24-hour advice nurse might help clarify things?
So sorry you’re dealing with this crisis, especially right now between holidays which makes things more difficult.
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Now, if she had a stroke that is a different story all together, then take her to the ER or call 911.
Sorry about this, hope everything turns out ok.
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I hope that whatever this is, can be successfully treated.
I wouldn't wait, it could be an infection that has gone septic or something else easily treatable yet potentially fatal if left untreated to long.
GOOD LUCK!
Your SO has probably had a stroke. The longer you wait, the longer her rehabilitation will be. If you had told the doctors receptionist you thought it was a stroke, she would have probably sent her to the ER.
Or you may need to make an appointment with a specialist (neurologist.)
Is this a sudden change?
Call a medical/nurse hotline.
Follow their advice.
Don't risk regrets & consequences of not seeking help sooner.
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/stroke-warning-signs-and-risk-factors-108027.htm
Maybe talking to the insurance 24-hour advice nurse might help clarify things?
So sorry you’re dealing with this crisis, especially right now between holidays which makes things more difficult.