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In hospital

AngelaJo
AngelaJo

Been admitted after starting out at urgent care being sent to er where I was also day now admitted. Severe fluid retention and short of breath. Oxygen was going around 80 I'm on 4 liters. Don't know cause yet but ruling a lot out.

beclinkay
beclinkay
Oh hun, I’m so sorry. I pray they get things figured out quickly and can help you right away. I hope they could give you something for sleep so you aren’t so nervous. We are all here for you and concerned for you.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Ida thank you, they dont carry my sleeping med so gave me nothing so here i am at almost 3 am typing on here. BUT they DID order my pain meds so they gave me them thats what woke me up was pain. I am scared of why my body is retaining so much fluids ugh
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Just had to up my oxygen to 6 liters, were going in the wrong direction here!
beclinkay
beclinkay
Hope you are sleeping now. I’m sure they will get things figured out soon. All those tests will tell much. Then you can get the proper meds. Still praying.
beclinkay
beclinkay
Just read about your oxygen. Sorry you had to go up. I hope you feel comfortable.
beclinkay
beclinkay
How are you now, dear? Sure been thinking about you.
Hubby is taking me to orthopedic urgent care in about 45 minutes. I’ll check on you after that.
Fantod
Fantod
Thinking of you today AngelaJo. I hope that they figure it out and quickly. I'm worried about you. I will check back later.
beclinkay
beclinkay
I’m back. Nothing broken.
I sure hope you have improved since we last talked. Very concerned. In my prayers.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
I will be doing an oxygen study after lunch and will go home on oxygen 24/7 ugh :( Fluids coming off good with the lasix by IV so i will go home on lasix as well. I am just in so much pain from this awful hospital bed :( Will also have a home health nurse for a few weeks too.
Fantod
Fantod
Glad to hear that you are going home!
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
Oh (((((Angela)))))
I’m so sorry this all happened. I’m glad that the fluids coming off good & that you’re going to get to go home. I will be thinking of you & in my prayers for sure
Gentle hug <3
puppymom06
puppymom06
Gentle hugs Angela Jo. Hope you have some answers by now.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
On my way home and we found out the cause. Lyrica
Fantod
Fantod
Glad that you are headed home and you know what caused the problem!
puppymom06
puppymom06
That's why they took me off it. Put on 40,lbs in 2 weeks.
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