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03-06-2008, 02:41 AM | #1 |
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Bad Day Yesterday....
The Mrs' father (he's 80) is in hospital with a crushed vertebrae after continually falling over at home and Monday night he fell and hit is head on the coffee table and cut his nose, a right mess.
Yesterday morning he was in so much pain they gave him an epidrural which helped a bit but by the afternoon he needed another one. But after this one was administered he took a turn for the worse and went pale and was in and out of conciousness. Apparently some of the serum went to his brain which is possible when injecting into the spinal area. Needless to say my missus was very upset as she was there when it happened. So I left work immediately and foot down headed to the hospital, typically I got stopped for speeding on the way (101kph in an 80 zone in the country) 100 euro fine. I was not happy. Anyway got to the hospital and he was in intensive care, he did not look good although he was concious, wasnt speaking just mumbling. The reason for this post is if any of you have any medical knowledge as to the implications of this serum entering the brain, is it just like an anaesthetic that will wear off or is it more permanent ? I will have a search on the Net meanwhile.... thanks in advance |
03-06-2008, 03:34 AM | #2 |
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I'm not medical in the slightest but just wanted to say sorry to hear the news. To be stopped on the way for speeding is not what you need either - did you explain to them where you were going and why?
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ive searched the net and it seems that it could hopefully be only a temporary 'block', we will have to see how today goes. cheers |
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03-06-2008, 04:24 AM | #4 |
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There are a few medical people on the main (non uk) off topic forum - you may get a more definitive answer there?
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03-06-2008, 05:51 AM | #6 |
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Sorry to hear of your Bad news Buddy. I really hope your father recovers soon!
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Sorry to hear about your father-in-law Andy. Hope he recovers soon. I have an elderly relative and they can be a cause for concern but you have to do your best for them. Don't know anything about the effects of the drugs I'm afraid, but sounds like you're doing some research.
Dr Crap is a new member on here and has offered his medical advice, so maybe he'll be along later. |
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So sounds like he is getting back to normal if he is moaning Apparently he is having an operation tomorrow dont know what exactly yet though. Dr Crap kindly PM'd me thanks. Andy |
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Andy, that all sounds very promising then
Know what you mean about the moaning as well, is it the repetative variety about the same thing that is currently in his head bless him! Drives you bloody mad, but I suppose it could be us one day They pressumably believe he's well enough for an operation, which is good news. |
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for once this morning they didn't mind to hear it |
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03-06-2008, 03:34 PM | #12 |
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My thoughts are with you and the family mate... Let's hope he makes a swift recovery.
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03-06-2008, 04:34 PM | #13 |
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Hope it turns out well
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Amazing how different he was to last night, thought he was at death's door.. cheers Andy |
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Andy - really hope all turns out OK, and he is back on his (not so steady) feet soon!
all the best, Paul |
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