In Case I'm Not Around As Much

Just to let you all know and in case I'm not on the forum or answering PM's or emails as quickly, Mike's health has taken a sudden and serious turn for the worse this past two weeks. Out of the blue, he's developed extreme migraine-like headaches and sudden high spiking blood pressure as well as some mini-stroke like side effects in balance and mobility.

We're in a crazy round of doctors and the emergency department (they ended up calling an ambulance at work this Friday) trying to find out if this is something as simple as a reaction to his regular medication or something far more serious. So far the cat scans and MRI's and cardiac tests are not showing anything abnormal so it's off to the neurologist and tons of lab tests this coming week.

Send us some good thoughts folks, I'm more worried than you can imagine but trying to be calm and steady for Mike and the kids. I'm praying this is just a wierd meds reaction and can be sorted out with a simple change in prescription.


~~Jo~~

Sorry to hear about that. I know what is like to be told 'we are not sure if anything is wrong' when I know something is not right.....then off to the next doctor. I hope everything turns out to be ok. God bless.

Sorry to hear. I am all too familiar with migraines and their ilk - hopefully it WILL indeed just be an unforeseen effect or interaction that can be quickly ironed out. All best wishes for a quick recovery!

You and your family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers, Joanna. I know what it's like to be under that kind of stress, but the need for the strong front. Best of luck dealing with those doctors and tests. If you need to vent just let me know.

You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck with figuring things out, and hopefully it will just be a goofed up med or something similer. *hugs* to you!

So sorry to hear this.. you'll be in my prayers as well.

We'll miss you if you can't come around as much.

Oh no.. I hope that everything is Ok and he gets back to normal soon. I am glad you let us know what was going on. I hope everything turns out OK.

Sorry to hear this. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

I'm sorry. I'll definitely keep you guys in my thoughts and I hope that all is better soon.

Really sorry to hear about this Jo. I hope and wish you guys the very best that everything turns arround!

Raj.

Jo,

So sorry to hear about Mike's health problems. Please send him my best wishes!!

Jamie

Thank you all so much for your good wishes, which I'll pass along to Mike. I'm just waiting now for him to come back from a visit to our family doctor. He wants a medical release to return to work tomorrow so we'll see how that goes. He's just a typical male and very frustrated when a health problem comes up (you men are the very worst for not taking care of yourselves!). However, getting himself all tense isn't helping the blood pressure so we're just taking it day to day right now till the doctors figure out what is the root problem.

We have a wonderful family doctor so I have a lot of confidence he won't give up till he finds out what is causing all this mess and gets Mike back on his feet fully. For once my husband can't complain about me being a pushy lil broad LOL, if I have to drag him bodily from doctor to doctor till someone gives us a reasonable diagnosis and a plan of treatment.

Thanks again. You are all just great folks!


~~Jo~~

Jo. You and your family are in our thoughts. Big HUGGZ from us here in the UK. I'm sure everything will be fine. Keep your chin up girl.

Sorry to hear. I dont know much about migrains and that stuff but i hope all gos well.

Jo,


So sorry to hear. Hope Mike's latest visit goes well. Call me if you need to vent or talk, I'll call right back. You guys are all in my prayers.

Dawn

Sending well wishes your way.