Cindy in FL. Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 My dh and three of the boys are at a wedding 3 1/2 hours from home. They went there yesterday and dh performed the service at 5:00 today. After the service dh was unable to remember the last 2 hours and his pulse is elevated to 130. He did not eat lunch as far as the kids know. There is a doctor there who thinks it could be a TIA or stress related. I'm a bit freaked out and think he should be taken to the ER. I don't want my 17 yo to drive him home if something is wrong. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahrazad Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I would trust my instinct and tell him to go to the ER if your gut feels like it may be something serious. I'm not sure how old he is but the memory loss would concern me, especially such a huge gap like that and with the elevated heart rate (assuming his heart rate is typically normal and not naturally higher). Hopefully someone else can come with more info. I hope he's OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yes. ER. The thing with strokes is that "time lost is brain lost". There is a window of time in which someone can be helped the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Just got a call from my son and the memory loss is more extensive and dh is on the way to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Praying for your DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahrazad Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Please keep us updated! God willing it is nothing serious but if it is, they've caught it soon enough that he will be safe and sound. You are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 :grouphug: Prayers for your family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 praying for you and the whole family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 :grouphug: Please update when you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, and kind words. I will update when I know something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 wow! Many prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm glad he's on his way to the er. Will you be able to meet them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 praying here too. update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 The hospital is 4 hours from here, so I am waiting to get an update before I figure out what to do. Some people think it is his body's response to the stress of performing the wedding. I don't know what to think right now. I'm glad he's on his way to the er. Will you be able to meet them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Was this wedding particularly stressful for him? Has he had these symptoms before? The hospital is 4 hours from here, so I am waiting to get an update before I figure out what to do. Some people think it is his body's response to the stress of performing the wedding. I don't know what to think right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 He takes certain things VERY seriously, so he was probably stressed about it. He never mentioned it, though. He spent many, many hours preparing (he's a lawyer, not a minister). He has never had the symptoms before, but he's never done a wedding before, either! I'm hoping and praying for the best possible explanation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 How scary, I wish you the best. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 It is certainly possible that it was just too much stress, not enough sleep. Stress can really mess with the body! Hopefully he can get some rest and feel just fine. He takes certain things VERY seriously, so he was probably stressed about it. He never mentioned it, though. He spent many, many hours preparing (he's a lawyer, not a minister). He has never had the symptoms before, but he's never done a wedding before, either! I'm hoping and praying for the best possible explanation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Cindy, That's what I was wondering. If he's never had these symptoms, he needs to go to er asap. I would try to go there - 4 hours is not a long drive. Will pray here and keep us updated! Blessings to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thinking of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 My dh and three of the boys are at a wedding 3 1/2 hours from home. They went there yesterday and dh performed the service at 5:00 today. After the service dh was unable to remember the last 2 hours and his pulse is elevated to 130. He did not eat lunch as far as the kids know. There is a doctor there who thinks it could be a TIA or stress related. I'm a bit freaked out and think he should be taken to the ER. I don't want my 17 yo to drive him home if something is wrong. Any thoughts? ER right away. Stroke, low blood sugar, heart issue, infection, seizure, all could cause this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Just spoke to dh. He has pain on the right side of his head now. Speech clear and he remembers lots of things, just kind of scattered. Waiting for the results of the CT scan. Blood pressure is 170/90 and pulse still around 130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying for wise medical staff and quick answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2OandE Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying for your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying here. So sorry for the distance between you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying for his good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Certain kinds of migraines can cause really weird things that resemble strokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 170/90 sounds very high to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahrazad Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Clearly, going to the ER was a very good decision. Praying the doctors figure it out and fix it quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I've had migraines like that. The "prodrome" can often be worse and scarier than the migraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venia Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 You all are in my thoughts. Hoping you get some answers soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 So glad that he is being treated and that you were able to talk to him. Hoping for the best possible outcome. Sending good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 ((((Cindy)))) I'm praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 He was just seen by the neurologist. CT scan was negative. The neuro strongly believes it is Transient Global Amnesia. They will keep him over night for observation and do an MRI tomorrow as a precaution. That being the case, I am going to stay home. Dh has been under a lot of financial stress lately, because his business has been slow and we have put a lot of money into a new business which is supposed to open tomorrow. He and the boys were supposed to drive home tonight to man the business in the morning. If I stay home tonight I can open tomorrow. I think he would want me to do that since he seems to be ok. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Just so you know, a CT might not show a stroke unless it is a hemorrhagic stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 I was told they couldn't do an MRI until tomorrow. I was hoping the CT was sufficient, but I don't know much about strokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I was told they couldn't do an MRI until tomorrow. I was hoping the CT was sufficient, but I don't know much about strokes. I'm sorry. I was posting at the same time as you. I hadn't seen what you wrote bc I was writing mine. The CT being negative is good bc it wasn't a hemorrhagic stroke or a tumor or lesion. There usually aren't emergency MRIs so that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying it was a one time thing and nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying for you guys. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Praying it's nothing to worry about. Peace and relief from stress to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Continuing to pray. That's great that you can open the business for him and lesson a little bit of his stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 So glad the scan was negative. Keep us posted as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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