Last Thursday was not a good day. My patient was admitted to hospital again with an extremely sore left shoulder and swollen arm and hand. He was unable to remember words and generally confused. Since then he has had ultrasounds, xrays, CT scans and medication adjustments. He was also placed on antibiotics. The good news is that the swelling has reduced and he is completely lucid. There is suspicion of an infection or gout(although he's on allopurinol and his uric acid levels are low) or arthritis. Fortunately they have ruled out blood clots.
So, he stays in the hospital for a couple more days...another scan on his shoulder followed by an echocardiogram. They seem determined to figure out the cause of his problems.
Meanwhile, the realtor contacted us about a house viewing today, nine weeks after the last viewing and nine weeks of accumulated mess! By the time I finished cleaning, vaccuming, washing, wiping on the inside as well as sweeping & raking outside, I was exhausted. I was tempted to check myself into the Holiday Inn tonight to avoid re-cluttering!
Of course our plans are on hold for now. One day at a time!
So, he stays in the hospital for a couple more days...another scan on his shoulder followed by an echocardiogram. They seem determined to figure out the cause of his problems.
Meanwhile, the realtor contacted us about a house viewing today, nine weeks after the last viewing and nine weeks of accumulated mess! By the time I finished cleaning, vaccuming, washing, wiping on the inside as well as sweeping & raking outside, I was exhausted. I was tempted to check myself into the Holiday Inn tonight to avoid re-cluttering!
Of course our plans are on hold for now. One day at a time!
Oh boy!! Sounds like you two have had quite the time of it!
ReplyDeleteMuch love from all of us down here!
Hopefully things will be better soon!
Hugs!
Tracey