Still at the hospital part 2

arndog64
arndog64 Member Posts: 537
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Well today his white cells are up BUT his red cells are really low now. So, guess what he is getting to liters of blood. I am kinda getting worried here. My man is pretty darn sick. If anyone has info on blood transfusions let me know.

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  • KareGiver
    KareGiver Member Posts: 301 Member
    #2
    Thinking of you
    Hope everything gets better FAST!
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #3
    Good Place
    He's in the best place he can be under the conditions...one thing at a time...plus, they'll make sure he gets fluids, pain management, and you have their ear as far as him needing nutrition intake.

    Thoughts & Prayers,
    John
  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #4
    Skiffin16 said:

    Good Place
    He's in the best place he can be under the conditions...one thing at a time...plus, they'll make sure he gets fluids, pain management, and you have their ear as far as him needing nutrition intake.

    Thoughts & Prayers,
    John

    ok, now he just
    ok, now he just hallucinated. Called me into the bathroom to see the stuff floating in the toilet. All I could see is water. I look at him and said baby I think you are tripping. He said maybe so.
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #5
    arndog64 said:

    ok, now he just
    ok, now he just hallucinated. Called me into the bathroom to see the stuff floating in the toilet. All I could see is water. I look at him and said baby I think you are tripping. He said maybe so.

    Drugs
    Must be the good drugs are kicking in....

    Just kidding, keep an eye on him, keep him in bed, and communicate with the medical staff....

    JG
  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #6
    Skiffin16 said:

    Drugs
    Must be the good drugs are kicking in....

    Just kidding, keep an eye on him, keep him in bed, and communicate with the medical staff....

    JG

    Does Dilata cause
    Does Dilata cause hallucinations?
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #7
    arndog64 said:

    Does Dilata cause
    Does Dilata cause hallucinations?

    Dilaudid Side Effects
    Dilaudid side effects include sedation, mental clouding and mood changes.
    Reported Dilaudid side effects may transitions patients from a state of pain to a state of euphoria. Dilaudid side effects are common to those of opioids. Less serious:


    •Constipation
    •Dizziness, drowsiness
    •Dry mouth
    •Headache
    •Itching
    •Loss of appetite
    •Nausea
    •Redness under your skin
    •Sweating
    •Vomiting•Warmth, tingling

    Other possible Dilaudid side effects, typical of narcotics:

    •Anxiety
    •Bloating and gas
    •Blurred vision
    •Diarrhea
    •Fear
    •Feeling of elation
    •Impairment of mental performance
    •Impairment of physical performance
    •Inability to urinate
    •Indigestion, upset stomach
    •Mental clouding
    •Mood changes
    •Restlessness
    •Ringing in the ears
    •Sedation
    •Sluggishness
    •Troubled and slowed breathing
    •Weakness
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #8
    arndog64 said:

    Does Dilata cause
    Does Dilata cause hallucinations?

    Ugh
    Man - you DID let docs know, right? Had to say it - I KNOW you did. If he's been dehydrated, you may also be concerned about electrolyte imbalance. My dad was prepping for a colonoscopy (no food, flushing system), developed an imbalance, and lost his mind. We had to go to the hospital for treatment and monitoring (yes, we - they asked if I'd stay).

    Docs can also do shorter term feeding tube (yep, the nose) if needed. I'm in agreement with the others - he's GOT to get the calories in. And I know it hurts, but he MUST keep swallowing - those muscles "forget" how to function quickly - it would be horrible for him to avoid the feeding tube all this time, then end up on one later. Hope it goes well.
  • bpell0402
    bpell0402 Member Posts: 61
    #9
    Pam M said:

    Ugh
    Man - you DID let docs know, right? Had to say it - I KNOW you did. If he's been dehydrated, you may also be concerned about electrolyte imbalance. My dad was prepping for a colonoscopy (no food, flushing system), developed an imbalance, and lost his mind. We had to go to the hospital for treatment and monitoring (yes, we - they asked if I'd stay).

    Docs can also do shorter term feeding tube (yep, the nose) if needed. I'm in agreement with the others - he's GOT to get the calories in. And I know it hurts, but he MUST keep swallowing - those muscles "forget" how to function quickly - it would be horrible for him to avoid the feeding tube all this time, then end up on one later. Hope it goes well.

    sorry he's having a rough time.
    agree with all of the above.

    he is in the right place. i know that blood transfusions can certainly make a significant difference and a quick improvement in a patient. He needs that nutrition and hydration right away.

    I pass a sign everyday in moms treatment area to donate blood and always think about it ... i will sign up tomorrow to schedule a time to do this.

    please keep your strength during this time and keep us updated. praying he can get out of there soon and that he will feel better soon.

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