Re: I HAD A TIA DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY IN EVENING

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ML,

I'm glad you decided to post to the board about what happened. As we talked about there really isn't anything to do. Just relax and enjoy yourself when you're feeling good and rest when you're not feeling well.

You know we're all here rooting for you. Call me any time you want to even if it's 3 in the morning, any time's a good time to hear from you!

Beth

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To: Breathe-Support Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 4:35:13 PMSubject: I HAD A "TIA" DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY IN EVENING

Hi! I called MB to let her know what happened when was with me on Fri. night. While eating supper with watching on, she found she could not get any response from me in any way for a few seconds, then said my head fell backon the couch and went out. She quickly took all the food out of my mouth, and cleaned it all out and had me spit what I could. I could not comprehend her or what she as saying. She went and got morphine. Called Hospice head nurse, they came about 45 min later, took vitals, a lot of crackling in back, heart good, b/p high. I had asked her before I ate to please give me 2 tylenol, I had a splitting headache. She did. Then I told nurse it hurt really bad on the left side of my head behind the left eye area. Soon disappeared with tylenol. She looked Earl and I in the eye and said, you have had quite a hard road , but you must rest now for a few days. You probably had a TIA stroke indicating there may be more coming or

NOT. Can't tell those things and Hospice doesn't bring in "tools" to test, if you get me.As it turned out, I was ok. Yesterday I puttered around the house, Earl had to take a Pto day and stay home with me. I seemed fine and he did all the work as usual. Made me a lovely breakfast, and was wonderful to me. The Nurse looked at us and said you are not going to get any better Lou, and so don't expect it, I understand that very well, but I still have that inner joy of knowing I am willing to fight as long as I can. I feel happy, marvelous and getting ready to eat a nice crock pot chicken dinner I put together today.I feel so blessed to have come out of this as good as I did, but she said to just continue what you do and we will deal with it as it comes out way. She was so nice and really knows her stuff. But now she changed my morphine, xanax and tylenol to every (2) hours instead of 4. She knows it will make me more comfortable.

Just sharing this as I know if one of you go through it, this might help a little. I feel very well today.I LOVE YOU THIS DAY.MARY LOU PATTERSON - RICHMOND VAIPF - 02

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Lou, like Joyce & before you, you are sharing your journey so generously... I am listening, sending you love n' hugs & lots of appreciation to Earl & for looking after you so well.

Your Happiness is INSPIRATIONAL M... what a wonderful path you have chosen.

Lotsa,

in Oz>> Hi! I called MB to let her know what happened when was with me on Fri. night. While eating supper with watching on, she found she could not get any response from me in any way for a few seconds, then said my head fell backon the couch and went out. She quickly took all the food out of my mouth, and cleaned it all out and had me spit what I could. I could not comprehend her or what she as saying. She went and got morphine. Called Hospice head nurse, they came about 45 min later, took vitals, a lot of crackling in back, heart good, b/p high. I had asked her before I ate to please give me 2 tylenol, I had a splitting headache. She did. Then I told nurse it hurt really bad on the left side of my head behind the left eye area. Soon disappeared with tylenol. She looked Earl and I in the eye and said, you have had quite a hard road , but you must rest now for a few days. You probably had a TIA stroke indicating there may be more coming or NOT. Can't tell those things and Hospice doesn't bring in "tools" to test, if you get me.> > As it turned out, I was ok. Yesterday I puttered around the house, Earl had to take a Pto day and stay home with me. I seemed fine and he did all the work as usual. Made me a lovely breakfast, and was wonderful to me. The Nurse looked at us and said you are not going to get any better Lou, and so don't expect it, I understand that very well, but I still have that inner joy of knowing I am willing to fight as long as I can. I feel happy, marvelous and getting ready to eat a nice crock pot chicken dinner I put together today.> > I feel so blessed to have come out of this as good as I did, but she said to just continue what you do and we will deal with it as it comes out way. She was so nice and really knows her stuff. But now she changed my morphine, xanax and tylenol to every (2) hours instead of 4. She knows it will make me more comfortable. > > Just sharing this as I know if one of you go through it, this might help a little. I feel very well today.> > I LOVE YOU THIS DAY.> MARY LOU PATTERSON - RICHMOND VA> IPF - 02>

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Just got home ML and glad to see this post. I was worried about you after we talked early this morning.

I'm so glad and Earl are with you. At least if there is another glitch will be there to catch it as well.

You just keep on keepin' girlfriend!

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

I HAD A "TIA" DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY IN EVENING

Hi! I called MB to let her know what happened when was with me on Fri. night. While eating supper with watching on, she found she could not get any response from me in any way for a few seconds, then said my head fell backon the couch and went out. She quickly took all the food out of my mouth, and cleaned it all out and had me spit what I could. I could not comprehend her or what she as saying. She went and got morphine. Called Hospice head nurse, they came about 45 min later, took vitals, a lot of crackling in back, heart good, b/p high. I had asked her before I ate to please give me 2 tylenol, I had a splitting headache. She did. Then I told nurse it hurt really bad on the left side of my head behind the left eye area. Soon disappeared with tylenol. She looked Earl and I in the eye and said, you have had quite a hard road , but you must rest now for a few days. You probably had a TIA stroke indicating there may be more coming or NOT. Can't tell those things and Hospice doesn't bring in "tools" to test, if you get me.As it turned out, I was ok. Yesterday I puttered around the house, Earl had to take a Pto day and stay home with me. I seemed fine and he did all the work as usual. Made me a lovely breakfast, and was wonderful to me. The Nurse looked at us and said you are not going to get any better Lou, and so don't expect it, I understand that very well, but I still have that inner joy of knowing I am willing to fight as long as I can. I feel happy, marvelous and getting ready to eat a nice crock pot chicken dinner I put together today.I feel so blessed to have come out of this as good as I did, but she said to just continue what you do and we will deal with it as it comes out way. She was so nice and really knows her stuff. But now she changed my morphine, xanax and tylenol to every (2) hours instead of 4. She knows it will make me more comfortable. Just sharing this as I know if one of you go through it, this might help a little. I feel very well today.I LOVE YOU THIS DAY.MARY LOU PATTERSON - RICHMOND VAIPF - 02

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Lou

glad you are doing better today

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Subject: I HAD A "TIA" DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY IN EVENINGTo: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 4:35 PM

Hi! I called MB to let her know what happened when was with me on Fri. night. While eating supper with watching on, she found she could not get any response from me in any way for a few seconds, then said my head fell backon the couch and went out. She quickly took all the food out of my mouth, and cleaned it all out and had me spit what I could. I could not comprehend her or what she as saying. She went and got morphine. Called Hospice head nurse, they came about 45 min later, took vitals, a lot of crackling in back, heart good, b/p high. I had asked her before I ate to please give me 2 tylenol, I had a splitting headache. She did. Then I told nurse it hurt really bad on the left side of my head behind the left eye area. Soon disappeared with tylenol. She looked Earl and I in the eye and said, you have had quite a hard road , but you must rest now for a few days. You probably had a TIA stroke indicating there may be more coming or

NOT. Can't tell those things and Hospice doesn't bring in "tools" to test, if you get me.As it turned out, I was ok. Yesterday I puttered around the house, Earl had to take a Pto day and stay home with me. I seemed fine and he did all the work as usual. Made me a lovely breakfast, and was wonderful to me. The Nurse looked at us and said you are not going to get any better Lou, and so don't expect it, I understand that very well, but I still have that inner joy of knowing I am willing to fight as long as I can. I feel happy, marvelous and getting ready to eat a nice crock pot chicken dinner I put together today.I feel so blessed to have come out of this as good as I did, but she said to just continue what you do and we will deal with it as it comes out way. She was so nice and really knows her stuff. But now she changed my morphine, xanax and tylenol to every (2) hours instead of 4. She knows it will make me more comfortable.

Just sharing this as I know if one of you go through it, this might help a little. I feel very well today.I LOVE YOU THIS DAY.MARY LOU PATTERSON - RICHMOND VAIPF - 02

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Lou

glad you are doing better today

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania

Donate Life Listed 1/09

www.transplantfund.org---

Subject: I HAD A "TIA" DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY IN EVENINGTo: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 4:35 PM

Hi! I called MB to let her know what happened when was with me on Fri. night. While eating supper with watching on, she found she could not get any response from me in any way for a few seconds, then said my head fell backon the couch and went out. She quickly took all the food out of my mouth, and cleaned it all out and had me spit what I could. I could not comprehend her or what she as saying. She went and got morphine. Called Hospice head nurse, they came about 45 min later, took vitals, a lot of crackling in back, heart good, b/p high. I had asked her before I ate to please give me 2 tylenol, I had a splitting headache. She did. Then I told nurse it hurt really bad on the left side of my head behind the left eye area. Soon disappeared with tylenol. She looked Earl and I in the eye and said, you have had quite a hard road , but you must rest now for a few days. You probably had a TIA stroke indicating there may be more coming or

NOT. Can't tell those things and Hospice doesn't bring in "tools" to test, if you get me.As it turned out, I was ok. Yesterday I puttered around the house, Earl had to take a Pto day and stay home with me. I seemed fine and he did all the work as usual. Made me a lovely breakfast, and was wonderful to me. The Nurse looked at us and said you are not going to get any better Lou, and so don't expect it, I understand that very well, but I still have that inner joy of knowing I am willing to fight as long as I can. I feel happy, marvelous and getting ready to eat a nice crock pot chicken dinner I put together today.I feel so blessed to have come out of this as good as I did, but she said to just continue what you do and we will deal with it as it comes out way. She was so nice and really knows her stuff. But now she changed my morphine, xanax and tylenol to every (2) hours instead of 4. She knows it will make me more comfortable.

Just sharing this as I know if one of you go through it, this might help a little. I feel very well today.I LOVE YOU THIS DAY.MARY LOU PATTERSON - RICHMOND VAIPF - 02