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She's in the hospital with blood pressure and I quote, "So low that it barely registered on the machine." I don't know what this means or how serious it is, but blood pressure being a vital sign, if it's barely there, that ain't good.
She went there for pain/a possible fracture because she fell, but found out that she kept falling because of the abnormally low blood pressure.
I'm not really ready for any of this, and all I can really hope for is that it normalizes with early medical intervention, like it did last time.
It doesn't feel real yet, I guess, as in potentially serious, but I'm nervous and I don't really feel too good about the whole situation. She was (based on initial reason for visit) set to be discharged early this morning (7-8am, maybe), but now we have no idea.
So. Yea. Keep her in your thoughts, please.
She went there for pain/a possible fracture because she fell, but found out that she kept falling because of the abnormally low blood pressure.
I'm not really ready for any of this, and all I can really hope for is that it normalizes with early medical intervention, like it did last time.
It doesn't feel real yet, I guess, as in potentially serious, but I'm nervous and I don't really feel too good about the whole situation. She was (based on initial reason for visit) set to be discharged early this morning (7-8am, maybe), but now we have no idea.
So. Yea. Keep her in your thoughts, please.
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Which explains the mysterious fevers and my extra fatigue. I'm so glad I pushed for answers.
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Due to my increased paranoia, anxiety, and a panic attack over the weekend, my psychiatrist has put me back in a full dose of Zyprexa until further notice. Every time I think I'm getting ahead something happens and it's back to square one. I knew he was gonna do this but I can't help feeling disappointed. It is what it is.
Please let us know how you two are doing.
(((((Hugs)))))
I hope your Mom is better soon and you learn why this happened and what can be done to prevent it in the future.......
Last time this happened, I stole her blood pressure medicines so that she couldn't take them, because they caused it. (I'm not sure if they are this time, I think at least one of them was discontinued.)
Idk. I hope she comes home tomorrow. I don't feel too good about this. /: