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Old 07-29-2015, 05:58 AM   #1
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Unlove I Can't take much more BAD News !!

I don't know how much more bad news I can handle. On top of Miah's resent diagnosis with diabetes now my husband has health issues, some very serious.

He was on the roof doing a minor repair and hurt his back. He was laying on the floor to try and relieve the pain and was in excruciating PAIN. This man was in tears and I was at a loss of what to do to help him. All I could do was try to comfort him and urge him to seek medical attention. I knew it was serious but he hates needles and doctors and being burdens with the medical cost and never ever goes to the doctor. Finally by the following morning he was in so much pain that he asked if he could go to urgent care. While there his blood pressure was through the roof, partly do to the pain and his nerves of being in a medical office but he's has HBP since his teens but he chose to not continue his meds. No matter this injury or illness he has always just bared the pain at suffered but not this time. He's always had high blood pressure but hasn't been on meds for a very long time. Well his BP was 247/140 and lowered to 224/140 before he left but it gets worse. They heard something in his heart and when they did an EKG they found out that he has a heart issue. I wasn't there, I was as the vet with two of the pups. From what I understand its something with the lower left vertical pumping in blood but not pumping in out quickly enough. They were shocked that he was still standing and urged him to go directly to the ER but her refused. He didn't have any other issues that would lead them to believe it was life threatening such as headaches, numbness, chest pain, dizziness. I doubt that the result would have been any different even if I had been there. He's not only as big as an ox he's just as stubborn as one. They made him sign a waver releasing them of any responsibility if anything should happen after he leaves their care. So he left the office with 3 prescription meds for his back and a Hail Mary !!

So I think this was the wake up call that he needed. It scared the crap out of him, and me. So thank god he is going to see a doctor, he has a follow up visit to see about getting back on his high blood pleasure meds after being off of them for 30 years. Of course we are uninsured so it will be an out of pocket cost but will be worth every penny if it will help regulate his PB and save his life !!

The hear issue is a whole other story, we'll see what they say at the visit and go from there. Doc apt isn't until Aug 19th. It was the earliest we could get in to see anyone.
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Oh no, what a shock!! I am so sorry that something else has shown up as you are already stressed out!
I must say that your hub needs to take his heart issues seriously and accept the advice to go to the ER. With such high BP and other symptoms I would try and get him to the ER fast!! Good luck! He needs more tests and cardio treatment ASAP!!
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So sorry this is happening to you. I'm sure all the stress from your pups and now your husband will effect your health as well. I hope you can find some answers and get a break from all of this and I'm glad your husband is finally taking his health seriously.
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OMG! That BP is unbelievable. Why don't you have health ins? I thought everyone had to have Obamacare? My husband has had high BP forever also. It is a silent killer. Now, after not controlling it properly he has kidney failure and will start dialysis in a few weeks. Your husband MUST get his BP under control.

I am so sorry you are and you husband are going through this hell. Please keep us informed on his progress.
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Dawn, I am praying for your husband and that he gets the treatment he needs for his BP and especially his heart. Hoping he goes to a cardiologist and has a complete work up and find out what they will recommend.
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So sorry Dawn. Sending prayers and hugs the pup and him get regulated and feel better soon
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Thank you for your concern. There is no doubt that this is something that we MUST get on top of and get under control asap. We never every go to the doctors for anything. We had no idea that his high BP when left untreated could do this type of damage to his health. We are just so use to handling our health issues at home with self diagnoses and treatment via the web. guess that was a huge mistake that now has irreversible results. I am praying that it is early enough that with a proper diet, meds and a life style change can help prevent any further damage.
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Praying for you and your husband.....praying for resolution of your husband's ill health, and praying for patience and tolerance for you!!!

My God, dont you want to just run, waving your arms wildly, screaming at the top of your lungs, across fields, hills, and thru woods!!! Sometimes I want to just sit in the middle of my floor, screaming, kicking and and crying!!! You are clearly up to your neck in alligators, thank God you dont have a chicken in your arms! So I guess it could always get worse.....

I am praying for your situation to lighten, and a clear path of decision falls open to you. Also praying for your husband's obstinate, hard headed (he is a man and this is normal behavior for him!!!), defiant, uncooperative attitude becomes manageable for you! Hard headed men unfortunately often require the living bejessus scared out of them before they stop and listen to reason.......Throw a hissy eyed fit, start squalling uncontrollably and point out to him you think it is very selfish of him to opt to ignore what is obviously going on with him, allowing him to take the easy way out, leaving you all by yourself, having to face a future without him and his help!

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Hearing bad news after bad does get very, very, very old, doesn't it? Fear and worrying are awful ways to have to spend one's time but bad news usually brings both to the fore and makes it hard to keep a hopeful attitude. Hopefully DH will be able to face his heart issues as not being so scary he feels he must ignore them altogether and realize he can almost always get real help, that he's not in fact dying and can feel much better with proper treatment and even prolong his life if he acts prudently.

Facing one's own mortality when we hear some scary health news is often too much to bear at first but gradually we deal with it bit by bit until we are strong enough to face is head-on. I know he's scared silly but he needs to take that BP medication or he could have a stroke, heart attack, CGH or kidney disease. Kidneys really suffer from unremitting HBP and once they are damaged, the patient gets very, very sick.

Does he have a pastor or buddy who could sit down and talk to him man to man about facing his cardiovascular problems now before they are many and complicated and he really compromises his health? Likely a bit of treatment here and there, a corrective surgical procedure could set him to rights and give him many more good years if he won't ignore his health and gets help early on.

If he needs heart tests and a surgical procedure, couldn't he get Obamacare or something for any needed surgical procedure and rehab and then come off it if you must after he's better, if he must? It could be temporarily expensive but a way to get surgery w/out costing the earth out of pocket.

With that BP so high, he's likely not feeling well and is tense, probably a sitting duck for hurting his poor back. All I can do is pray and hope that there are some answers for him and both of you and that baby dog with the diabetes. I'm so sorry times are so hard for you.
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I'll be praying for you both as well. I have a hubby that hates doctors also, so I completely understand. Make sure he follows up and take some of the advice others gave you.
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[QUOTE=Yorkiemom1;4579659]Praying for you and your husband.....praying for resolution of your husband's ill health, and praying for patience and tolerance for you!!!

My God, dont you want to just run, waving your arms wildly, screaming at the top of your lungs, across fields, hills, and thru woods!!! Sometimes I want to just sit in the middle of my floor, screaming, kicking and and crying!!! You are clearly up to your neck in alligators, thank God you dont have a chicken in your arms! So I guess it could always get worse.....

I am praying for your situation to lighten, and a clear path of decision falls open to you. Also praying for your husband's obstinate, hard headed (he is a man and this is normal behavior for him!!!), defiant, uncooperative attitude becomes manageable for you! Hard headed men unfortunately often require the living bejessus scared out of them before they stop and listen to reason.......Throw a hissy eyed fit, start squalling uncontrollably and point out to him you think it is very selfish of him to opt to ignore what is obviously going on with him, allowing him to take the easy way out, leaving you all by yourself, having to face a future without him and his help![/QUOTE]

I have though about this very thing and it scars the hell out of me. I has a little cry but for now I am trying my best to keep a positive mind. I fear the worse but until we get a better and complete diagnosis of his issues I choose to say positive. We both know what may lie ahead and are hoping for not do bad news bur are preparing for what may come.

I been doing some research on heart healthy food and life changes. It wont be easy but he has no choice. We are cutting out salt and caffeine for starters and will do what it takes to get his weight down. He's 6.7 and weighs 285. Its not much but its a start in the right direction.

You thought and prayer are very much needed and so much appreciated.
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Hearing bad news after bad does get very, very, very old, doesn't it? Fear and worrying are awful ways to have to spend one's time but bad news usually brings both to the fore and makes it hard to keep a hopeful attitude. Hopefully DH will be able to face his heart issues as not being so scary he feels he must ignore them altogether and realize he can almost always get real help, that he's not in fact dying and can feel much better with proper treatment and even prolong his life if he acts prudently.

Facing one's own mortality when we hear some scary health news is often too much to bear at first but gradually we deal with it bit by bit until we are strong enough to face is head-on. I know he's scared silly but he needs to take that BP medication or he could have a stroke, heart attack, CGH or kidney disease. Kidneys really suffer from unremitting HBP and once they are damaged, the patient gets very, very sick.

Does he have a pastor or buddy who could sit down and talk to him man to man about facing his cardiovascular problems now before they are many and complicated and he really compromises his health? Likely a bit of treatment here and there, a corrective surgical procedure could set him to rights and give him many more good years if he won't ignore his health and gets help early on.

If he needs heart tests and a surgical procedure, couldn't he get Obamacare or something for any needed surgical procedure and rehab and then come off it if you must after he's better, if he must? It could be temporarily expensive but a way to get surgery w/out costing the earth out of pocket.

With that BP so high, he's likely not feeling well and is tense, probably a sitting duck for hurting his poor back. All I can do is pray and hope that there are some answers for him and both of you and that baby dog with the diabetes. I'm so sorry times are so hard for you.
Thank you for your prayers and the advise Jeanie, I sure am in need of all I can get right now. Believe me we do not live beyond our means in any way. We don't have any outstanding bills except a mortgage on our home. I looked into OC last year and we just didn't have the funds and as much as we now need it we cant give moneys we don't have. We had to take the hit on our tax returns which will be more this year. It was better to pay that cost then to starve. I came down to pay for medical or pay for food.

We have a family friend who is a nurse practitioner who has been very helpful and supportive. I've spoken to her a few times and she is of course concerned as are we all. Its pretty much a wait and see sort of situation until the 19th. Right now we are concentrating on getting his back healed, his weight down and start eating healthier.

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Just checking in today to see how you are feeling....perhaps a little more resolute and less like a tumble weed blowing in the wind.....praying for clear sight and resolute determination for you and your husband. Try to keep your spirits up, even though it can seem like we have absolutely no control and everything around us is in chaos and confusion. Praying for clarity and options for you.....
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Just checking in today to see how you are feeling....perhaps a little more resolute and less like a tumble weed blowing in the wind.....praying for clear sight and resolute determination for you and your husband. Try to keep your spirits up, even though it can seem like we have absolutely no control and everything around us is in chaos and confusion. Praying for clarity and options for you.....
Thank you . . it so nice to see how you and the other members care so much about my husband and I. I just love your way of putting things, makes me chuckle.

My stress level is alright at the moment but for hubby he returned to work today after only three days rest. My daughter went to check in on him and he wasn't doing well. I can just see it in his eyes, the pain it too much for him. He's holding off taking the pain meds for fear his won't be able to do his job. He has two more long days ahead of him. His pain threshold has always been great so I can tell this is a serious injury. SO I can only imagine that the pain along with the added stress of returning too soon, on top of dealing with customers is going to send his PB through the roof once more. Which I cant' understand why they didn't prescribe him anything at UC. Not sure he can wait til the 19th to be seen again.

I'll urge him to go again if he feels its too much for him to handle.
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Your poor hubby being in all that pain and having to work. Three days is not long enough to recover especially if his pain is not being managed. I can see that these meds make it hard to work and why he feels he cannot take them. What terrible choices, poor guy. Hope he can hang on for two more days before the pain and stress get to him.
My, he must be so exhausted when he gets home and can't wait to get to bed and rest. Hope he can take a pain pill at night so at least he can sleep?
Prayers for this misery to end soon and for your hubby to heal and feel better again.
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