Treatment update

Hi All-

Sorry I have been busy with driving DH to UW and back every other day.  So far the treatments are going well, although there is no improvement.  He did show some signs last night of some short term memory issues which I will monitor today and if I continue to notice I will have them test him tomorrow when we go back to UW for his 5th treatment.  Other than that he has had no headahces or other side effects what so ever.  Does seem to be sleeping less but still is very very depressed.  I know that it can take numerous treatments to see and effect so we will continue to hang in there......I will hope the the memory thing was just temporary and has improved over night.  If not that will be a concern.  I am sure they will assure us that this will resolve after all treatments are done.  I do hope you all are well and I will do my best to keep updating.......not sure how many we have left we should find out on Monday after his 6th.....likely 6 more i would think.

Hugs and Support to all.........Jenn

Thanks for the prayers I appreciate them immensely!

-Jenn

Doing my best....Thanks Jamie!

Hi Karen-

5th treatment was this morning.  He is not doing well at all.....the treatments are going great no side effects to speak of.......I thought maybe some memory loss but if that was the case it was very temporary.  He has his 6th on monday and they will have him take the depression "test" to see if there is any improvement......guessing not.  So then we will continue treatments.  They said today it can take up to 12 to notice and difference.....SIGH.  Don't we all want instant gratification

I am hanging in there....goin to go out for dinner with his folks tonight and maybe hook up with some friends for a drink after.  I need to get out of the house.  It is going to concern him I am sure....he is very insecure that way but I can't be a prisoner all the time I need to enjoy life.

Thanks so much for the post.....I will continue to update with hopefully better news.

Hugs.....and have a great weekend!!  -Jenn

Working on the weekend....That's too bad. 

Did go out for a bit last night.....DH was not happy when I met up with some friends and insisted I have one a come home.  Dinner was nice though.  Of course got home and he promptly went to bed....so why did I come home?  SIGH.......oh well.

Got some cleaning done today.....still more to do but I will do that tomorrow.......Hope your work is quiet and you can enjoy some of the weekend!!

Hugs......Jenn

Went into work for a few hours today to help out. It went by really fast because it was so busy. Lots of hunters up here. The woods will be orange tomorrow morning with them sitting there. I have to work tomorrow too, a longer shift. Hope it goes by fast.

Hugs, Karen

Thanks Jenn,

Should be busy mid day and early afternoon. That is when they come out of the woods. lol...

Hope all is well for you.

Jamie,

Hope that you are doing good too.

Hugs, Karen

Well sixth treatment was yesterday......this was preceded by sunday night him just crying and telling me he felt worse than when he started.  He kept saying this is my last hope what if this doesn't work?  I told him it is very important that he let the physicians know how he is feeling.....I said I can be an advocate but they need to hear from him how he is really feeling.  He needs to help them help him by being honest on his emotions/moods etc.  He agreed and then proceeded to tell them yesterday that he felt fine when they asked how he was doing.

I immediately spoke up and told them about the previous nights events and his lack of leaving the house or talking for that matter.  They stated that it can take 12-13 treatments before he notices that he feels better.....SIGH.  6 down many to go I guess.  So I don't know....we go up tomorrow for another treatment and then see what the plan is I guess.  Likely I will be having a charlie brown thanksgiving this year.......Popcorn, toast and jelly beans  No reason to cook the whole meal as DH doesn't eat much these days and what I do make he complains about.  He used to love my cooking    My boys are going with their dad for thanksgiving which is fine I want them to be somewhere happy for the holiday.  And our house is anything but.

So that is the most recent of events.......Another day to go.

Hugs to all......Jenn

sorry i haven't posted 4 a bit jenn. serious mouth infection. anti-biotics slowly helping. trying to catch up with the house. can't eat much, thus i have been feeling quite depressed. lack of energy, etc. oh well, hopefully dh feels better real soon. take care and know that i am thinking of you guys, even though i am not around much. hopefully i can make a come back to the forum in a few days. cheers, real hot here. jamie.

yeah i heard about erik. hopefully aurora feels better soon too. bottom left molars. had some hash browns tonight, trying to force down some real food. take care. keep plugging away with your wreaths. jamie.

Jenn,

I hope that the new treatment helps your husband. I know that this must be frustrating for the both of you. But you are being so supportive of him. You are such a wonderful person.

Almost finished with my wreaths. The Christmas walk is Saturday. So I am doing good.

I hope that you have a great day. Keep us up on what is going on.

Best wishes to you.

Hugs, Karen

We went up to UW for his 9th treatment today and they didn't do it and discontinued them. His memory loss since starting the new ECT last Wednesday has been significant to say the least and as of now no improvement in mood either still very down and now very confused. So we just saw his MD here and we just have to wait.....they up'd his dosage on his meds and we will wait to see when the memory improves if there is any improvement. They stated that a lot of the time once the memory returns you can see an improvement in mood. Time will tell. I am now off work this week as he cannot be left alone. I have to call UW next monday and update them and then call his MD here as well. Should he fall further behind I am to let them know immediately and they will have me admit him for observation.

So hurry up and wait......I am tired of playing the insurance dance that is for sure. But I have everything in my purse and have stayed on top of his health and disability insurance needs so hopefully I will run into no problems there.

Just thought I would let every one know that things have taken a turn for the worse but hopefully when the fog lifts there will be a rainbow.

First off Karen .......HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!

Second this is everyones thread....I am happy you feel safe "dumping" on me that's what this is for.  I am so proud of you for all you do for the animal shelter......we did a few things when DH was feeling better.  Being animal lovers it's hard not too.....I would take them all home if I could and they would all be fat and sassy

I wish you could have your thankgiving on the day but totally get having to work on that day......about 10 years ago....I worked many holidays.  And you know what it was ok.....other people were in the hospital and I would rather be helping than being in a bed.  However, I so appreciate being "home" for the holidays now.

This year will be quite a bit laid back......which I am ok with in light of everything that has happened.  DH WILL get better.  I am going to get him up by 9am tomorrow and we are going to go for a walk and I am going to have him give me directions.  It is going to be chilly but I can bundle up.  The dogs will love it.  The DR's all say they believe that once his memory returns he will feel better.....Pill box is full, white board has the day and I am here.......it will all be ok.  I am thankful if for nothing else that

# 1   My job allows me to work from home and take care of DH at the same time

# 2   I have the great support of this site and all the wonderful friends I have met

# 3   I have two boys who support us in all of this and understand whats going on and respect all that is being done to help.

# 4   My great family that may not always understand the way everyone here does but still stands by us, sometimes blindly.

Happy Thankgiving to all......

Happy Birthday Karen....I do hope you got everything you wished for and then some.........You so deserve it!!!

I will be on this week for sure and will do my best to support for a change  I see quite a few new posts that need an ear......

Hugs to all.........Jenn