Roller Coaster of Emotions

This morning Mom awoke with pain under her chin and in her right calf. She explored her body and found a bump on right calf. She noticed with palpation and weight bearing she experiences pain and tenderness. She then explored her body and noticed a reddish bump on her left. She shared her new findings with her Nurse. He immediately contacted her Dr. and a series of tests where requested to be done this morning.

She had more blood drawn, she had a cat scan done (this included a contrast dye and a scan to see from above heart, chin, throat, sinuses, forehead, and crown of her head. Monday she will receive and ultrasound for her right calf.

This afternoon, Mom received an IV of fluids. Her heart rate was low and she was dehydrated from the past 72 hours of fever. She is in better spirits and actually walked a good 5 minutes. Her Dr.'s are not surprised she needed the fluid(antibiotic and then sodium chloride). They are concerned with the new findings, hence the tests being ordered.

Yes, today Mom is emotionally trying to gather herself and be in the present and wait for results. It is challenging to hurry up for tests and then wait. A positive today is that Mom slept through most of the night, her appetite is back and food tastes good. This alone is making her smile.

Unfortunately, we found another unknown bump with redness on her upper side of the thigh that looks like the left hip from this morning. She also is showing more unknown red spots on her legs. All is being watched closely. The Doctor at this point, gave Mom a complete body check. Nothing else was found on Mom, which relieved her.

Mom received her Neupogen injection and another IV of anti-biotic this evening. i gave Mom her nightly foot and leg massage. She seems to unwind and fall into a light sleep when I give her this. Poppie, Brian and I left Mom around 8:45pm tonight feeling relaxed emotionally and physically. She was actually ready to fall into bed and sleep.

She is looking forward to feeling much better tomorrow, getting more walking in and have no NEW surprises.

Lots of good health and warmth to you,
Karen