Hi friends! I need some support

Sorry to hear that.

I know nothing about ticks. I stay out of the woods etc -- not that I live near any woods anymore anyways. The worst bugs we get are giant cockroaches and giant waterbugs, and occasional scorpions. They are all nasty, creepy, slimy, and scary, but I don't think they're anywhere near as dangerous as ticks. And I know you've got rattlers down there too. Nature is scary!

Hopefully you guys figure out what's going on. I hate waiting for answers.

Thinking of you and your hubby, Christina.

I'm sorry you guys are going through this. Sending plenty of warm friendly hugs and hoping everything ends up okay

Hi ~Christina, I am increasingly concerned.
Hope to hear from you whenever is best for you.
I am keeping an eye out.
You know where to find me.

praying for you both . . Tigger

Hey everyone.

Dr called he does have pneumonia as I expected. His liver enzymes are elevated also. All his basic blood work is off of course due to infection further that just pneumonia.

His temp last night went up to 102.6.

If his temp goes to 103.5 I’m to take him to the hospital.

We followup with our Doctor tomorrows, blood cultures we’ll be back. Not sure how long the tick titer test will take , I had it years ago and it seemed to take a while. So hopefully that’s improved.

I’m so grateful he got blood work and X-ray done so we made it back to Dr’s office for a double shot of Rhocephin so at least it’s on board.

He had painful urination that getting progressively worse, if he just gets unable to go, he will need a cath, another possible Reason for er

I fully expect he will need to be admitted for IV antibiotics, vancomycin is my guess, and more fluids. I hope that this is sepsis and will be handled and it not go full septic shock , I’m actively stopping my brain from going ... there.

He’s not quite as dizzy today so I’m not as panicked he will fall , but I do jump up when he gets up just as a safety precaution.

I got bits of sleep here and there 30 - 45 mins , and my alarm was set hourly to check his temp and push his fluids.

He has no desire for food , but he has to stuff it in anyway, his antibiotics require a large amount of food or he likely won’t keep them down.

I’m handling this well , I always do. I spend 2 years while my Father was battling cancer staying on top of all his cancer meds while in the hospital and also at the time when he was lucky to be home.

I’m use to major health crisis’s.

Don't forget to take care of yourself too! Sending blessings and peace from England

Hi ~Christina!

I was getting increasingly concerned, thus I am glad to read your update.

I know your H is not yet out of the woods; however, I have a lot of hope for both of you!

I am positive you are doing a fantastic job!!!

We are here for you!!

Hugs to both of you!!!

I hope he’s getting well now. I’ve read some of your updates. You must be exhausted. Best wishes to both of you.

So sorry to hear..hugs

Hi Christina, so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts are with you and your husband through this difficult time.

Christina- I am so worried for you. Everybody is right: you need some solid sleep. I understand why you feel you can't right now, but we dont need lack of sleep to activate your bipolar. My thoughts are with you. J-

Christina sending some big hugs your way!

Sending you some big hugs; so sorry you are going though this.

You both are in my thoughts tonight.

I agree with others that you do need some sleep; even just little naps here and there are better than not having one.

I hope both your husband and you got some sleep last night and that his temperature is going down. He's lucky to have you by his side.

Just saw this. Yikes! I'm so sorry all this is going on! My thoughts are with you. As others have said, try to take good care of yourSELF as well through this. I know it's hard when caregiving, but do try to anyway, ok? Sending mega-good vibes.

Just having the main diagnosis means you’re well on the way to beating this.He’s so lucky to have you! I am not as knowledgeable a caregiver as you. Get some rest as soon as you can. We’re all with you.

Hi ~Christina!

Just checking in on you and H.
Love and Prayers ~

Me too. Hope things are getting better for you both.

I’m sorry Christina...I just saw this. I’m like Mr. Magoo with my contacts in. How frightening! How are you and your husband? You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Praying for the best outcome.

Checking in...

Ok update ... saw Doctor today. He was barely able to walk and almost fell many many times. Our Dr called the Er Doctor to fill him in and sent us there immediately. He wanted a CT immediately to rule out a abscess, which thank god was okay

He still has a 102 temp.

He was very confused didn’t know the day and thought it was 2017, he’s starting to clear up now about 6 hours on IV’s so dehydration and electrolytes being off could have been causing the confusion.

His potassium is very low, sodium too, his white count and platelets are both low also.

He’s on a cardiac monitor since low potassium can cause arrhythmia.

They are doing lab work every 6 hours and are repeating blood cultures.

He’s on numerous IV’s potassium will be running almost all night and they started him on Doxicycline. the tick titer testing takes 48+ hours, Doxi is the first Med used for tick borne illness if that is what is going on.

I’m very stressed of course, but I’m handling it all.

I’m keeping his boys informed along with his Sister.

Right now I’m sitting here watching him try to sleep. I will head home late tonight and be back by 6 am. I have to take care of the dogs, they can only hold things for so long.

So yeah .... now I’m going to wander the forum and try to think about something else.

Thank all of you for your continued support

Thinking of you both

Thanks, ~Christina! Sounds like H is right where he needs to be thankfully. I wish I was there and could drive you home or do something helpful!
Please do tell me if I can help in any way? Love Ya!!!