torikei Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying for safe travels, wise doctors and a quick recovery. ((Hugs)) to you momma. It must be awful to have a baby sick so far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Still praying for your ds this morning, and hoping you're there with him. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 :grouphug: Prayers for both of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hope all is well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thinking of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying for both you and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thinking of you... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 hoping you got the earlier flight and that things are better for your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jaz Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Not on the plane yet. Hoping for the 1245. I talked to the doc in the icu. She is thinking typhoid fever maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Just saw this. Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Not on the plane yet. Hoping for the 1245. I talked to the doc in the icu. She is thinking typhoid fever maybe. Typhoid Fever?? This is not something that I think of existing in the developed world. Oh my goodness. Sending prayers, good thoughts, and safe travel vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Wow, he must have been exposed to it from someone who has traveled to a typhoid-endemic country. Sending prayers to you and your son. :grouphug: I hope you were able to get some rest last night. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Sending positive thoughts for your son and for you. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Traveling mercies for you, and may God's healing hand touch your son. Breathe deeply, mama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying for your son and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hope you are NOW on the plane and on your way to your ds! I know you can't wait to see him and give him a big hug! Prayers for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Oh dear. Praying for his recovery and as much peace as possible for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Still praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Not on the plane yet. Hoping for the 1245. I talked to the doc in the icu. She is thinking typhoid fever maybe. Oh mama :( You and your son have been on my mind all day. I hope you're with him now and getting some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (((Hugs))) I'm sorry he's going through this. Im Praying for quick healing! I hope you get to him soon, and safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJones Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Good thoughts being sent your way. I hope you are on your way to be with your son and he gets to feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Adding my prayers and hoping all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcinnc Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying for your son and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 praying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Praying for you & your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I just saw this today. Praying for you and your son. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I hope you got the flight and are there with your son. I had to read your post three times before "typhoid fever" sunk in! I couldn't even imagine that as a possibility. I hope the doctors make the right diagnosis and that they are able to treat your son quickly and successfully so he can make a complete recovery ASAP. Praying here. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 If it makes you feel any better, my mom had typhoid fever when she was young. She recovered without intervention and went on to have the immune system of a goddess. She gets sick once every 15 years or something. More seriously, I'm sending good energy and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Typhoid fever I believe is a bacterial infection (a type of salmonella IIRC), so hopefully he will respond well to antibiotic treatment. Praying that there aren't any complications and he gets well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Praying for you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Many hugs. Thinking of you guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Just a quick update before I head back in.When we go here we were surprised to find him in the isolation section of the icu. We have to gown, glove, and mask. He has a 104 degree fever that will go down for a hour or so and then back up to 104/105. His white blood cells are so low they can't give ibuprofen and he maxxed out on tylonol yesterday. We've been packing him with ice. He is hallucinating (which later will be hilarious) um let's see. Liver enzymes high also. Tge tests for typhoid and malaria take days to come back- like until wednesday. So they have iv fluids going and a antibiotic. No water because his salt level is low. This is my very healthy crunchy western son. He is furious that a medical dr would tell him to drink gatorade when that is all chemicals sugar ajd artificials. He is vegan and cooks all his own foods. I went to whole foods last night and got him some fruit, hummus, and kumbocha. The docs don't want him drinking the kumbocha because they dont want to introduce more bacteria (even good ones) to his gut. They did want him to eat and drink so we are working on finding some foods that work. My DH took the overnight so I could get a nap. I'm headed back into the hospital now. Oh yeah and some background. He was in India from May until June before he headed back out to his park service job here in utah. He didn't get malaria shots this time, but had them 10 years ago when he was 13. So they are thinking he had partial immunity and that's why it so long to present- if it is malaria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Praying for your son, the doctors and you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Just a quick update before I head back in.When we go here we were surprised to find him in the isolation section of the icu. We have to gown, glove, and mask. He has a 104 degree fever that will go down for a hour or so and then back up to 104/105. His white blood cells are so low they can't give ibuprofen and he maxxed out on tylonol yesterday. We've been packing him with ice. He is hallucinating (which later will be hilarious) um let's see. Liver enzymes high also. Tge tests for typhoid and malaria take days to come back- like until wednesday. So they have iv fluids going and a antibiotic. No water because his salt level is low. This is my very healthy crunchy western son. He is furious that a medical dr would tell him to drink gatorade when that is all chemicals sugar ajd artificials. He is vegan and cooks all his own foods. I went to whole foods last night and got him some fruit, hummus, and kumbocha. The docs don't want him drinking the kumbocha because they dont want to introduce more bacteria (even good ones) to his gut. They did want him to eat and drink so we are working on finding some foods that work. My DH took the overnight so I could get a nap. I'm headed back into the hospital now. Oh yeah and some background. He was in India from May until June before he headed back out to his park service job here in utah. He didn't get malaria shots this time, but had them 10 years ago when he was 13. So they are thinking he had partial immunity and that's why it so long to present- if it is malaria. I understand the Gatorade thing completely! If you have time, water, some honey, a pinch of sea salt and a bit of lemon juice will do the same as a Gatorade without all the junk. I use that when I do long runs and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Praying for your son!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Continuing to pray for you all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Just a quick update before I head back in.When we go here we were surprised to find him in the isolation section of the icu. We have to gown, glove, and mask. He has a 104 degree fever that will go down for a hour or so and then back up to 104/105. His white blood cells are so low they can't give ibuprofen and he maxxed out on tylonol yesterday. We've been packing him with ice. He is hallucinating (which later will be hilarious) um let's see. Liver enzymes high also. Tge tests for typhoid and malaria take days to come back- like until wednesday. So they have iv fluids going and a antibiotic. No water because his salt level is low. This is my very healthy crunchy western son. He is furious that a medical dr would tell him to drink gatorade when that is all chemicals sugar ajd artificials. He is vegan and cooks all his own foods. I went to whole foods last night and got him some fruit, hummus, and kumbocha. The docs don't want him drinking the kumbocha because they dont want to introduce more bacteria (even good ones) to his gut. They did want him to eat and drink so we are working on finding some foods that work. My DH took the overnight so I could get a nap. I'm headed back into the hospital now. Oh yeah and some background. He was in India from May until June before he headed back out to his park service job here in utah. He didn't get malaria shots this time, but had them 10 years ago when he was 13. So they are thinking he had partial immunity and that's why it so long to present- if it is malaria. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Thanks so much for your update, Rivendellmom! I didn't realize your dh was flying with you - so thankful for that!! Your being there and being his advocate in the busy hospital will do wonders for his recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Waiting for results from the tests would drive me nuts. It's really good that you and your husband are there for him. Try to stay well yourselves. Do they think he might have malaria now? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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