Saffmonster Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 You may remember my grandma was in hospital a few weeks ago. Well my mum and dad have been living with her (and that's another long story!!) to help her out but one of them caught a bug a couple of weeks ago and they have been passing it back and fourth between themselves ever since . It's been like a hospital ward in her house and I've had to keep away as I didn't want to catch anything (except the odd flying visit to drop off medicine or whatever). Anyway, my mum is disabled and is on 40 pills a day for various stuff so this bug has made her really weak and she's caught other stuff as a result (chest and urinary infections). Last night she was walking from one room to the next and doing so by holding onto chairs and doors (she normally walks with a stick) and she somehow fell over. She said she didn't trip, she just collapsed/her legs went weak. The pain was too bad at first but it started overnight. The pain must have been REALLY bad because my mum has neuropathy (numb feet from diabetes). So my dad called for an ambulance this morning and they took her to hospital. She has been admitted for the infections, been put on a drip and it turns out (after xrays) she has broken her ankle . So, we are back to visiting the hospital everynight again But, on a brighter note, my grandma is almost over the bug and her mobility is MUCH better Cookies or chocolate brownies for anyone who got through that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyshqa Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Oh God what a tough time this must be! That's a long list of accidents and illnesses Here's hoping everyone gets better soon! And I'll take a brownie please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 It's so scary when the elderly get a bug or fall over. They are so frail. Hugs hope everything improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 oh no! hugs what a terrible time ur all going thru - hope everybody is better soon xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 hope alls well soon hun hugs to every one xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 It's so scary when the elderly get a bug or fall over. They are so frail. Hugs hope everything improves. My mum's only 58!! I'll tell her you said she's elderly, she'll probably sneak out of hospital (about 2 miles away) to find you in the park tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Oh dear ur poor mum. hugs. and i want brownies pls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya maggs Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Glad to hear your grandmas getting better, hope your mum recovers quickly xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 sorry to hear about your moms ankle not fun, hope they all get over that bug soon but glad to hear your grandma is doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I've just got back from visiting. She's miserable, poor mum The doc came whilst we were there and he said that because she hasn't been keeping down or food or water for several days she's become dehydrated. The dehydration has caused her blood pressure to drop and her kidneys aren't working properly (there are going to do more tests on her kidneys in the next few days). They are keeping her in a few days to make sure she gets rehydrated properly to restore kidney function and so she can rest her broken ankle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 dani am so sorry to hear this hun big hugs xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpups Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Aww sorry to hear this hugs to you. Wishing your mum a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 well you did frighten the life out of me with that text earlier! But I'm glad they know what is wrong & what they need to do to get her on the mend. I have to be watched for kidney function (renal failure) due to the tablets, it ain't fun & is so worrying, so I hope with all my heart she is OK & she can soon just concentrate on mending her broken bones .... big, big hugs, hun, xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Glad to hear that she's getting the care she needs - and I hope they all feel much better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks everyone and sorry for that text before Val. I told you, I've been mistexting all over the place. I asked Em to meet for for lunch the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Aww Dani, hugs to you, your mum, dad and grandmar! hope their all feeling better soon, sounds like your gran is on the mend and your mums in the best place to get mended so am betting they'll all be good soon. Stay sunny honey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Sorry to hear you guys are having to in through this hope everyone gets feeling better soon...big hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 oh god dani i'm so sorry Big hugs to you and your mum xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye diesel n polo Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 husky hugs and well wishes its horrible to be honest my gran just been put in a nursing home she fell and didnt get found till the next morning she had broken her hip and was frozen as no carer came till half 10 and she is 98 bless her x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 98 ! wow Hope she's ok hun x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye diesel n polo Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 ye sarah she is 98 and is as grumpy as they come lol she knows its for the best but at 97 she was still careing for her disabled son and then she got a urinary infection which sent her mind loopy then she got better then she fell had a hip op got sent home then got admitted again for some illness which sent her mind again then she was put in a nursein home and is moody and nasty sometimes like were doin it out ov spite and we want her money and no one loves her silly old women but we know now she is safe and well looked after x thanks hun x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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