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09-16-08, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: amongst kittehs
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ot: my dh--acute renal failure
hello gals,
i have had a tough time lately. my dear husband (one year anniversary yesterday) has acute renal failure. he was feeling poorly all of August. he went to the Dr. (which he rarely does) and they thought he had a gastrointestinal problem. he started taking meds and continued to feel poorly. he was extremely tired and achy. his appetite became very decreased. we saw my folks in MI over Labor Day and they felt that he was in very poor shape. we returned home (Cleveland) and took him to the Dr. immediately. They diagnosed him with pneumonia and ran bloodwork. The next day we took him to the ER. His bloodwork indicated the Acute Renal failure. They immediately put him in ICU and he latered moved to a normal room. He started dialysis and had many tests. He was released a week later (late Thursday 9/11). The cause is still unknown. He is on meds and will continue with dialysis for 4-6 weeks. His condition is potentially reversible. We are making lots of lifestyle changes. We eat very healthy--so it's not too much of a departure, but many changes. He is a healthy guy...I am trying to be positive, but i am scared. I do feel strong though and trying to take one day at a time. I can't remember when i worked out last!i have gotten some walks in lately.. that helps. My folks drove down from MI and are staying with me. Thanks for listening...please say a little prayer for my guy.
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09-16-08, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Carolina
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Oh my, how frightening for you and your DH!! Keeping him in my prayers that his ARF is reversed, and that you and he will enjoy many more "happy anniversaries" together.
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09-16-08, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
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Juliel, saying a prayer for you and your guy. What a frightening and frustrating time for you both.
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09-16-08, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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(((Julie))) Sending good vibes your way...
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09-16-08, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Milky Way Galaxy
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Whoa, Julie, I'm so sorry to hear what you two have been going through. This must be very, very scary. I'm so glad to hear that it's potentially reversible. I'm sending healing vibes your way...
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09-16-08, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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Julie
Sending thoughts and prayers your way. Susan G. |
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09-16-08, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Maryland
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Your and your DH are in my prayers!! *hugs*
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09-16-08, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: NYC
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My very best wishes and hopes for your DH's full recovery!
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09-16-08, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: el llano estacado
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That's terrible -- I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you both, and I hope for it to reverse.
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09-16-08, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Cypress, TX
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hugs for you Julie. I hope your dh makes a quick and full recovery!
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