Please post and let us know what her doctors are doing for her. I think I speak for all when I say we are worried about you two...
Many of us are sending hugs and praying for her.
Deb
Mike, I hope you have time to check this. I wanted to say the same thing Deb did. I had been concerned, as we had not heard from Julia for a while.
Please let us know how you both are doing. You are a terrific guy, to take care of her, and ask for assistance when you are worried for her. I'm so glad she has someone like you. I know you will take good care of her.
Big hugs,
Nini
Me too. Been thinking about you both since I read the post. Good on you, Mike for getting on here and finding out what to do from the people who know. Fabulous.Wow, thank you for your inquiry. I did read your responses last night and I really appreciate you all for taking the time to write. I printed out a lot of information on antibiotic therapy to take to her rheumatologist appointment today. I did consider taking her in to the hospital last night, but she was sleeping so soundly and I didn't want to wake her. I kept a close eye on her last night and had a hard time sleeping myself. She slept pretty well for the most part until about 3 am when she got up feeling sick again. She had the dry heaves for about 15 minutes straight which was a horrible thing to watch her go through. She was struggling so much and could not stop retching. I called her primary care physician's office and the on-call doctor called me back. He called in phenergan to help with the nausea. I picked it up and by the time I got back, she was asleep on the bathroom floor. She slept until about 5:30 am and said she needed to throw up again and I gave her the phenergan suppository, which made her fall asleep again. Her rheumatologist today was also concerned about the nausea and vomiting and didn't feel it was due to the medication. She got sick in his office and he decided to admit her to the hospital. He's not sure what's going on at this point and believes it may be some form of virus. Something in her latest labs showed that her blood cells were high or low (can't remember), making her more prone to getting sick and coming upon infections. It's been a rough day. Our son went to his best buds house today, but is missing mommy. I called her nurse awhile ago, and she said juliah has continued with nausea, but only really thrown up once. They have her on IVs and so far that seems to be all they've done. The nurse said they put phenergan in her IV, but it caused her to have a reaction and she felt like she couldn't breathe or swallow. The doctor is supposed to call in something else. I can't stand to see her so sick. I feel so helpless.
The rheumatologist didn't have much to say about antibiotic therapy today. He did say that he felt the drugs they have now for rheumatoid arthritis are very good and he felt that Juliah could be helped with them. She is only on one drug (methotrexate) and he mentioned that he had just increased this with her, but will have to see how her white? blood count is next month and may need to change medications.
I know this is a long post, but I guess I needed to write it out. Thank you for your writings and responses. And for the information on antibiotic therapy. I have read about it and it sounds like a logical course of action to me. I wonder what the doctors at the Mayo Clinic think about it. We'll find out soon enough. TTFN, Mike
Wow, what a rough day for you guys. Glad you got through. You are a good guy to be tuned in this way. Well done. Hang in there, both of you and update us when you can. Take care. Mike, this is a worrying time for you both, a horrible thing for your wife. and for you to watch your obviously beloved going through all this must be so difficult for you.Mike, Thanks for taking the time to write, I was very worried about the both of you. I'm glad Juliah was admitted, please let her know she is in all our thoughts. Hopefully they can figure out quickly what the heck is going on with her. You are a wonderful caring husband. I'm so glad you thought to come here. I hope she is well soon!
Deb
Mike,Hey Mike.
Thanks for taking the time to let us know what's been going on. I'll keep her and you all in my prayers, and please keep us poted when you have the time.
Linda
Hi Mike, am relieved that they admitted Juliah. When you need some support don't forget that we're here for you. You both have been in my thoughts. LindyThanks for the update Mike. Please let Juliah know that we're all her thinking about her and praying that things turn around soon.Mike,
I hope your wife feel better soon. I am glad you thought to come to this board and ask questions. There is always support. Please keep us updated.
Jay
wishing her to get better soon.Thank you for all of your kind responses. I will print them out for Juliah and I'm sure they will lift her spirits. It's nice to have such support. I don't know enough about rheumatoid arthritis and realize now that I must take a more active role in her health. I knew she hadn't been doing well for awhile, but she kept insisting she was "fine". I feel some guilt because I've seen her weight dropping and I know she doesn't eat when she doesn't feel well. She gets mad at me for asking what she has eaten and pressing her about her health. I thought I would lose her when our son was born 9 years ago. She developed congestive heart failure at delivery and spent much of the first 2 years of his life in the hospital. I have not wanted to believe that rheumatoid arthritis was anything very serious because I didn't want to face the fear again. I can't stand the thought of her being sick anymore and feel she's been through enough. I want my wife to be okay. Thank you all for writing. TTFN, Mike
Oh, Mike you sound like a very caring, supportive husband. My husband is like that, too. He's always looking and researching to try to find help for me.
Please know that you can sign on anytime you need us, someone is always here. A lot of us don't sleep, so it doesn't matter what time...we are here for you and Juliah. If you have any questions, someone here will usually be able to help some. Or help you research answers.
Please let her know that she is in our thoughts and prayers. I am so glad the doc put her in the hospital. Hopefully they can find out what's wrong and treat it. At the very least, she is getting re-hydrated, which is very important.
Let her know how sorry we are that she is going thru this. It sounds horrible. I know how helpless it makes you feel to see someone you love, in so much pain. My husband says that's what is so hard for him. He says he is supposed to be able to fix things for me. But just be there to support her and love her. That is a huge thing!
I'm so sorry she went through so much when your son was born. She's really been through it. And I know you are right there beside her.
Love and prayers to you both.
Nini
Mike, on behalf of a lot of folks her (and probably even your wife) Thank You.I pray Juliah is feeling better soon. I am sending hugs for you and your family.
Hey Mike,
Anything new to report?
Pip
P.S. Mayo is a totally traditional research hospital. They are not into AP.