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Deborah

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Hi Ladies

My mum was taken to hospital this morning. My sister is with her and we don't know what is wrong at this stage. She had seen a doctor yesterday who indicated she may have bronchitis, but this morning she was listless, disoriented, wouldn't take any food and later on recalled she either fainted or collapsed in the kitchen in the middle of the night. She must have come to and put herself back to bed! Mum is 73 and lives in a unit attached to my sisters home so my sister was onto the situation pretty quickly this morning.

After xrays today her chest is clear but they are doing blood and other tests and keeping her in overnight.

I live 3 hours away and am just waiting on my sister to let me know what the doctor says and I may head to Melbourne tomorrow.

Apart from managing high blood pressure, Mum has been experienced good health.

If you have a moment I would so appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

xxx Deborah

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Sal

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My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is so hard when you are far away. I hope tomorrow brings better news.
Hugs
sally

rachylou

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Your mum is in my prayers!

abc

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Definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you as I am sure waiting for the results isn't easy especially from 3 hours away. Xoxo

Janet

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Sending prayers and good thoughts, Deb. I know how scary that is. I hope it's nothing major and she is better soon.

Style Fan

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Sending prayers and good thoughts. You are in my thoughts today.

anne

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Of course Deb. Praying now.

Summer

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Thinking of you, Deborah, and hoping that the outcome will be good for your mum. It's hard being so far away.

Word Lily

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Ohh, praying. So hard.

Maneera

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Thinking of you and your mother, Deb. I sincerely hope all goes well. I so understand the frustrations and limitations of living far from your parents, especially as they get older.

Ankita and I worry ALOT, since our parents are by themselves, and so are the in-laws.

The only piece of advice I can give you - do not neglect yourself. You don't know when you're going to get the call and need to leave at a moments notice, so make sure you eat and sleep on time. You're going to be of no help if you're tired and sickly from all that worrying yourself. Stay strong.....it's all going to work out just fine....you just have to believe in that.

Anonymous

Of course I will keep you and your family on my thoughts and prayers, Deb. I hope they find out what's going on and are able to restore your mom to full health.

Angie

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Oh, Debs. I hope they get to the bottom of Mum's illness. Sending healing thoughts and much love.

MTBGirl

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My thoughts and prayers are with you Deborah. I pray for a speedy solution and recovery. xo

Anonymous

Thinking of you....

xo

Anonymous

Stay positive and strong. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.

Nebraskim

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Oh my. Hope things turn out well. Although she is not all that old, sometimes bladder infections present like this in older people. They don't get the classic pain and urinary urgency like we would get, but they get confused, feel crummy and collapse. I cannot tell you the number of times this occurred with my late MIL, my best friend's mother (and hers was initially diagnosed as some sort of dementia), my own mother, etc. Luckily it usually resolves quickly with antibiotics. I hope this is the case with your mother.

Lyn D.

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I am sorry to hear this Deborah!
I do hope you have encouraging news today, I will be thinking of you x

Deborah

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So blessed by you all ;). I have spoken to mum on the phone this morning and she does not sound like herself at all. All we know is that her salt levels were practically non existent. I'm driving to Melbourne shortly to see her and speak to the doctor with my sister. It doesn't appear to be of a life threatening nature but we are concerned. Your thoughts and prayers are so deeply appreciated xxx

LACeleste

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Absolutely. Sorry to read this news. Glad things are more stable now.

catgirl

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I'm so sorry to hear this. UTIs and dehydration are very common causes of issues at this age - hopefully it's nothing more serious. Do keep us posted.

Gigi

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Prayers going up for you and your mum.

Beth Ann

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Blessings on you and your family, Deborah. I'll be praying for you as I tidy up around the house tonight.

Suz

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Deborah, my thoughts and heart are with you. I know what it is like to be hours away when a parent is in distress. Hoping that she is more comfortable soon and you have some answers.

Eliza

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Sending healing thoughts to your mother, Deborah. It is tough when you aren't sure what is going on. Best to you and your family.

Inge

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How is your Mum feeling today, Deborah?

I am sending lots of healing vibes and am thinking of you and your Mum. I'm glad you can go to Melbourne to speak with the doctor (and that you and your sister can support each other). Please keep us posted.

Inge
xxx

Mochi

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I'm keeping you all in my thoughts, Deb. Hugs.

carolbee

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Hope your trip to Melbourne to visit your Mum has been positive and she is on the mend. Sending best wishes.

Ginkgo

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Hope your mum is on the mend.

lyn67

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Hope your Mom is better now and healing, wishing you all the bests!

Deborah

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Ladies, thank you all so much! Mum will be in hospital for at least the week. Apparently it can take some time to raise her sodium levels. We are still concerned tho. We have noticed a difference in her speech and she not as 'with it'. Stroke and other things have all been ruled out.

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