Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Betsy, If he starts going downhill rapidly, that is a sign of infection of some type. I would ask them to check him for UTI, blood infection, yeast infection and pneumonia. Take care, Bill Werre ================================= robertsbj2001 wrote: > My husband Charlie has SDS. During the past two months the disease has > become very progressive. He has lost most strength in his arms and > legs. He has had problems with swelling in his lower legs and feet > for some time now and does use the stretch hose to help circulation. > His left side has always been the weakest and now the right side is > about the same. Just in the last two days his left hand has > swollen.Unlkie his legs and feet it is apparent that swelling is from > fluid retention. When slightly pressed the skin stays indented , and > slowly regains shape. What would make just his hand swell? I'm > clueless. He is a home hospice program and I did not think that this > was important enough to call , thought I would wait until reguler > visit on Tuesday. Wondering ?? Betsy > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Betsy, Your description leaves me a bit concerned. A rapid decline such as you describe is very suggestive of infection. It could also be an sign of CHF. Why the symptoms are asymmetrical could be any number of things including, things don't always happen to the body bilaterally. My suggestion is that you get him to a doctor as soon as possible, even if you have to go to an ER! Best of look, let us know how he is doing. God Bless, Judy & Jim Stark. Wondering , Any Ideas > My husband Charlie has SDS. During the past two months the disease has > become very progressive. He has lost most strength in his arms and > legs. He has had problems with swelling in his lower legs and feet > for some time now and does use the stretch hose to help circulation. > His left side has always been the weakest and now the right side is > about the same. Just in the last two days his left hand has > swollen.Unlkie his legs and feet it is apparent that swelling is from > fluid retention. When slightly pressed the skin stays indented , and > slowly regains shape. What would make just his hand swell? I'm > clueless. He is a home hospice program and I did not think that this > was important enough to call , thought I would wait until reguler > visit on Tuesday. Wondering ?? Betsy > > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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