Jann in TX Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 My dd just called me from between classes-- she just passed out again! Another student is calling an ambulance. DH is now on her cell phone talking with campus security-- letting them know NOT To take her to the previous hospital-- to take her to the major hospital in the area. Prayers really appreciated-- I have a LONG post about this ordeal in a different thread. Looks like DH or I will be driving down this afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh no Jann!! I'm glad that an ambulance is coming and hopefully it will take her to a different hospital. Maybe they can find some answers this time. Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh no! How incredibly frightening :( I was so hoping that was a fluke thing for her. I'll be thinking about you all. Let us know how she is doing :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 will be praying for all of you. Be careful on the drive, keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Lots of these: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and many prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I've been following the story--what the heck is going on with this poor girl?! :( Praying for her to be okay and for you all to get some answers quickly. So glad you are able to go and be with her while they sort this out. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh my gosh not again, praying for her Jann!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh how terrifying!!! Please be careful on the drive. I didn't reply in the other thread because by the time I saw it, all had been resolved. I, too, had hoped it was just a one-time thing. I'm sorry to hear it wasn't. Many, many :grouphug:. I'll be thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) I post this website a lot but you might find this page useful, It is from the syncope trust. They have an unexplained blackout checklist here. They are also very helpful and used to helping people who don't know why they black out should you not have much joy at the hospital. Hope she gets some help and feels better soon. Edited September 21, 2011 by lailasmum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying she gets to the right Doctors this time that find out what is going on! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm so sorry. Hoping you get quick answers! :grouphug: Please keep us posted as you are able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: praying. please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Oh, how frightening! Praying that the root cause will be found soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proverbs356lady Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'll be praying here too! Sure hope you can get some answers this time around! Thankful that she was with others this time and an ambulance was called immediately. Have a safe trip! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'll be praying, too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying for peace for you and your dh, safe travel, real answers and professional treatment, and a good outcome. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying for your dd and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 She is at a GOOD hospital- they immediately took her to triage and a Dr is with her now... This hospital suspects diabetes.... but will look into a possible head injury. She skipped breakfast because she was dizzy and she grabbed a soda (sugar) between classes. She had to call out into a crowd of college students for help (I was on the phone with her- she dialed me then started yelling for help!!!)... Campus police had been briefed from this weekend--and they took her seriously! Thanks for your continued prayers-- I've counted on this board for homeschooling support for YEARS-- thanks for your support in crisis too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm so happy that they are taking this seriously! Sounds like she is in good hands. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Glad she was able to go to the better hospital. Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 My dd just called me from between classes-- she just passed out again! Another student is calling an ambulance. DH is now on her cell phone talking with campus security-- letting them know NOT To take her to the previous hospital-- to take her to the major hospital in the area. Prayers really appreciated-- I have a LONG post about this ordeal in a different thread. Looks like DH or I will be driving down this afternoon! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I hope they will get this figured out quickly! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessAriel Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: and prayers!! Hope you get some answers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm glad someone is taking her seriously this time!!!! I hope they find the answer. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I hope they find the answers quickly, this would be very scary. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm glad your dd is getting serious care this time. She needs an accurate diagnosis and treatment. I'm sure your dd will appreciate having you or your dh with her later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 They are running a CT-- imagine that!!! and also blood work. She does not want me there unless they keep her overnight-- but I might be on my way down anyways!!! Thanks for prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 So relieved that she is in better hands and they are taking it seriously. If you drive over please be careful and keep us posted! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying for you, Jann. Whether you drive down or not, you're having a stressful time and I'm sure you could use some prayers. Hope they pinpoint the issue and get busy getting it under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Prayers are with your daughter and you! Hope all will be resolved shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'll keep praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would go anyway. Often a patient who is not completely coherent will not be able to interpret the doctor's diagnosis and instructions correctly, and often will not remember them after they are discharged. You need to be at her side, with a notebook, writing everything down and asking every question that she most likely will not. It doesn't matter whether or not she wants you there....you're her mother. That trumps everything. :D If it is indeed diabetes, they most likely will keep her overnight (at least) in order to stabilize her and get all her levels straightened out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 oh my..... i have left my older dds to deal with a lot, but the one medical time i intervened by driving 6 hours to be present when she said she didn't want me to, she ended up thanking me a thousand times afterwards. it helps to have someone to listen, but also someone to "help the system work well", because when you feel dreadful, its often hard to help people help you the best way they can. mostly for her, it involved having someone who could stand up and wasn't hooked to an iv being able to say "no, that isn't okay. she needs a room/a bed/an mri/surgery, preferably today. what can we do to make that possible?" and then 30 minutes later "any news on a bed? an mri? you know, we could go down and wait for the mri before there's a bed, couldn't we, and then she wouldn't be just sitting in the hallway? is there a potential mri slot?" and then 30 minutes later pleasantly, but anxiously... "any news from the mri? at least if we were down there we'd be their problem, not yours".... rinse, repeat.... good luck! ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would go anyway. Often a patient who is not completely coherent will not be able to interpret the doctor's diagnosis and instructions correctly, and often will not remember them after they are discharged. You need to be at her side, with a notebook, writing everything down and asking every question that she most likely will not. It doesn't matter whether or not she wants you there....you're her mother. That trumps everything. :D If it is indeed diabetes, they most likely will keep her overnight (at least) in order to stabilize her and get all her levels straightened out. :iagree::iagree::iagree: I hope both you and your dh are able to go, as I know it's a 4-hour drive and that's stressful enough even when you're not worried sick, so it would be better if you can go together and possibly split the driving. I'm so sorry this happened again, but thankfully your dd was able to get help quickly, and was taken to the good hospital. It sounds like the doctors are doing everything right so far, but if you're not there and they don't find anything immediately wrong, they might not work hard enough to get the diagnosis your dd needs. BTW, I haven't had a chance to thank you for explaining about your dd's past medical issues (in the other thread.) It really helped me understand why you were trying to let your dd handle the other incident on her own, and why you were in less of a panic than I would have been -- it sounds like you've had your share of scary moments with your dd over the years, and are able to keep a more level head about you when things happen. I hope they are able to diagnose your dd's problem, and pray that it's nothing serious. But really. Don't listen to your dd. Get your dh, get in the car, and just go. IMO, you probably don't want her released from the hospital today anyway, because you need to know what's going on and how to treat it, so you should be there to make sure they keep her overnight. Also, if they don't decide for several hours whether or not she'll be staying, you may end up driving there late at night, instead of now when it's still daylight. Whatever the case, I don't think she should be alone tonight if they release her -- what if she passes out again and she's all alone? :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would go anyway. Often a patient who is not completely coherent will not be able to interpret the doctor's diagnosis and instructions correctly, and often will not remember them after they are discharged. You need to be at her side, with a notebook, writing everything down and asking every question that she most likely will not. It doesn't matter whether or not she wants you there....you're her mother. That trumps everything. :D If it is indeed diabetes, they most likely will keep her overnight (at least) in order to stabilize her and get all her levels straightened out. Agreeing strongly! Many patients, not just young adults, are better off for having a patient advocate. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 oh my..... i have left my older dds to deal with a lot, but the one medical time i intervened by driving 6 hours to be present when she said she didn't want me to, she ended up thanking me a thousand times afterwards. it helps to have someone to listen, but also someone to "help the system work well", because when you feel dreadful, its often hard to help people help you the best way they can. mostly for her, it involved having someone who could stand up and wasn't hooked to an iv being able to say "no, that isn't okay. she needs a room/a bed/an mri/surgery, preferably today. what can we do to make that possible?" and then 30 minutes later "any news on a bed? an mri? you know, we could go down and wait for the mri before there's a bed, couldn't we, and then she wouldn't be just sitting in the hallway? is there a potential mri slot?" and then 30 minutes later pleasantly, but anxiously... "any news from the mri? at least if we were down there we'd be their problem, not yours".... rinse, repeat.... good luck! ann :iagree::iagree::iagree: My sentiments exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieH Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 praying for you and your dd! I can only imagine how frightened you must be. I would go anyways!!! Most definitely! Hang in there and please keep us posted as you are able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Just bumping this for more prayers for your dd, Jann. I hope everything is going well at the hospital. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Prayers going up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 oh no!!! I'm SO SCARED for you!!!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 They are running a CT-- imagine that!!! and also blood work. She does not want me there unless they keep her overnight-- but I might be on my way down anyways!!! Thanks for prayers! I'M SO RELIEVED TO HEAR THIS. Even if it ends up being nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 She does not want me there unless they keep her overnight-- but I might be on my way down anyways!!! I would go anyway. Often a patient who is not completely coherent will not be able to interpret the doctor's diagnosis and instructions correctly, and often will not remember them after they are discharged. You need to be at her side, with a notebook, writing everything down and asking every question that she most likely will not. It doesn't matter whether or not she wants you there....you're her mother. That trumps everything. :D Agreeing strongly! Many patients, not just young adults, are better off for having a patient advocate. First of all, :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:. :grouphug: Secondly, I'm also going to encourage you to go if you can. Pretty much everyone can benefit from having someone with them in a crisis, even as adults. If nothing else, someone to run to the corner store and get a healthy snack, or a nice magazine, can reduce the patient's stress level. Someone to ask additional questions, or help the patient remember the details of treatment, and make them some chicken soup when they get home, can be of use and comfort to any sick person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would go anyway. Often a patient who is not completely coherent will not be able to interpret the doctor's diagnosis and instructions correctly, and often will not remember them after they are discharged. You need to be at her side, with a notebook, writing everything down and asking every question that she most likely will not. It doesn't matter whether or not she wants you there....you're her mother. That trumps everything. :D If it is indeed diabetes, they most likely will keep her overnight (at least) in order to stabilize her and get all her levels straightened out. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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