moodyskydiver 0 #1 July 18, 2008 So right now my dad is sitting in a doctor's office.Hes been having blinding headaches on one side of his head and then shortly after the other side of his body will tense up/convulse or go limp and he'll fall down.Hes also been having memory failure.He'd call me and then 5 mins later swear he hadnt talked to me all day and hadnt called me.Once he helped a friend move their stuff and then came home after helping them all day only to tell my mom that he hadnt seen said friend in 2 days.He once went to bed at 11pm and ran back in the living room saying he was late for work b/c it was 11AM and we had to convince him he hadnt been to sleep yet and that it was night time.Its been going on for weeks and he wouldnt go to the doctor.We dont know if hes having small strokes,a brain anurism,has a tumor or what,but its taken begging,crying and alot of threatening by myself,my mom and my sister to get him to the doctor. I know we wont know anything today b/c I'm sure they'll want to run tests or something.I'm just praying for the love of God that hes going to be ok and survive this.I'm SO scared. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 July 18, 2008 You guys are in my prayers. Hope it's nothing to serious and he gets the treatment to get back 100% ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #3 July 18, 2008 **Hug** I hope everything turns out well.~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntbabex 0 #4 July 18, 2008 Whoa thats a shitty situation. I hope he's turns out ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #5 July 18, 2008 You are all in our prayers.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #6 July 18, 2008 Thanks you guys. Right now the doctors have ordered all manner of tests including a CT scan for next week.The doctor is leaning towards some type of seizure or tumor but wont know anything til next week.He was pissed that my dad hadnt come in sooner,but hes the type who never goes to the doctor for anything and it took alot of force just to get him to go this time.Even now he doesnt think its a big deal but it is. I'm thinking about cancelling my trip to LP I cant cancel my trip to LP b/c my dad had a fit and said I WAS going and the tix are nonrefundable anyway.Plus my mom said theres no point in me sitting on my hands here waiting for test results so I dont know what to do. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #7 July 18, 2008 Drive to the ER and get the CT scan now! This doesn't sound like something that can wait until next week, and a hospital has doctors that can read them and get the results immediately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdairborn 0 #8 July 18, 2008 I Agree my grandfather went through something close to this. He refused to go in until he got in a reck driving his car. Turned out it was a result of a stroke. He is doing much better now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #9 July 18, 2008 hey amber, very sorry to hear you & family are going through this. but remember hon, though it could be one of the more serious conditions you mentioned, it could also very well be some far less threatening & treatable. (severe migraine disorder, easily treatable seizure disorder, or blood embellism related TIAs, all very easily treatable. however like nightingale mentioned, DON'T wait a week to get scan done, that doesn't sound right at all. go to ER tonight & get MRI immediately. remember hon, key to any medical problem = early detection, intervention & treatment. You & family are in all my prayers, thoughts & heart, with good vibes. please keep us posted. if you need to talk I'm here, just pm me, if you need to kid. pming my regular email to you now. hang in there sweetheart. Blue skies & best wishes for dad's out come & speedy recovery.It's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #10 July 18, 2008 Well that sucks. You guys will be in my thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #11 July 18, 2008 He refuses to go to the ER.It took us 2 MONTHS to get him to go to the doctor today and that only after we threatened to divorce him and disown him.He doesnt take care of himself.Hell he takes better care of the horses than himself! We've begged,cried,screamed,threatened and begged more and he just wont go.I've even though about putting him to the car at gunpoint but I just cant bring myself to do it and he knows it.His CT scan is set up for next week and barring a miracle thats when hes going.Hes a stubborn ass!!!I love him so much I hate him right now!All we do is cry and worry about him and he just says "aw itll be alright."We know its serious,the doc knows its serious but HE REFUSES TO LISTEN!But hes practically forcing me to go to LP now b/c "nothings wrong" and I'm going to have to worry about this shit while I'm gone.Anyone have the contact info to LP handy to give my mom incase something happens and she cant get me via my cell? I'm too exhaused to look it up. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #12 July 19, 2008 Fingers crossed hope hes ok ((( HUGG)))``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #13 July 19, 2008 *fingers & toes crossed* Any updates after the visit to the doctor?A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #14 July 19, 2008 The doctor is leaning towards a tumor or a seizure disorder.But we wont know anything until the tests come back. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #15 July 19, 2008 I wish your father health and wellness... if that isn't to be.... I wish him a peaceful and painfree evaluation and treatment. I wish you relief from this concern and worry. Hopefully answers will help with this frustrating time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #16 July 20, 2008 Well wishes from over here for your dad.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #17 July 20, 2008 I don't want to scare you more than you already are, but it sounds serious! Vibes to you and your family! "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #18 July 20, 2008 At least tests have been done & hopefully your dad will be back to full health soon.. We're all thinking of you! VIBESA VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #19 August 5, 2008 My dad has had both a CT and MRI now and is scheduled for a neurology appointment on Friday.From what my family has told me via phone while at LP the CT scan was clear...no signs of a tumor or bleeding,but the tech said "possibly a CVA".Today we got the results back from the MRI and it was also clear of any abnormalities but we're still strong-arming him into going to the neuro. appt on Friday regardless. So right now hes tired and a bit weakened/worn out but not any worse.Thank you SO much everyone for all the vibes,PMs,and emails as well as everyone at LP who helped keep me in good spirits and tried to help me worry less and have a good time.Also, special thanks to drdive and ladydyver for the excellent medical advice/help/consultation at LP.You're both awesome! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites