No urine output

Hubby continues to be worse.

He finally fell askeep last night for the night around 1 AM. He had napped on and off all day, so no wonder he wasn't ready for a long sleep period.

He is losing wt and has no ascites or edema in ankles.  I had him stop the aldactone, though he still takes lasix.  I found that he had stopped taking his triempterine on his own.  I need to more carefully monitor his meds again.  He was doing that himself again, and has regressed.

My big worry this morning:  He has had no urine output in about 15 hours.  Before that his urine was dark and had an odor.

He took his morning meds with water and then threw up that water...I didn't see any pills in there though it had been about 15 minutes.

 a little while later he took some of  lactulose laxative with a glass of apple juice, about 6 ounces, Plus a half cup of coffee. So far he has kept those down.  He is sleeping again after being up less than 2 hours. 

When he was in the hospital in November, his discharge papers added "Acute Renal Failure" to his LIST diagnoses.  I am assuming that the case now too.   And that this condition comes and goes, it isn't chronic at this point as he was going pretty normally until yesterday.

Is this an ER visit?   Specialist appointment first thing Sunday morning. Can it wait?  I hate to take him to see the B Team when the A team is less than 2 days away.  I have been thinking of driving to Miami and calling 911 when we get there and having him go to ER THERE.  Thoughts?

BTW -- he was more mentally alert this morning, but is slurry tongued and doesn't have good balance...he sounds like he's had 6 or 7 drinks...which he has not.

Mama Lama

ML, I agree with Sandi.  No urine output usually means the end is near.  Get him to the ER as quickly as possible.  Maybe there is something they can do.  I'd DC the Lasix and keep him on the Aldactone, which is much milder.

Big hugs,

Connie

Tossed a few things in a bag and drove to Miami. Thrill likely admit him. I think I did the right thing. Ml

ML, I think you made the right decision.  Hopefully, they can pull him through this.

Hugs,

Connie

ML, That does sound like Kidney failure, you were right to stop some of the fluid meds and get him to the hospital. The kidney can sometimes come back with proper medical care... hang in there and u did the right thing taking him.
Sue

He's IN. U Miami Hospital is a great facility. Of course it is almost 2AM our time and I've just gone to the hotel to get some zzzzz's. He'll be in good hands til morning. I think if I stayed on the chair in the room I wouldn't be any good to either of us.

No firm diagnosis, but, per Rick, they got their merry CATHETER kit out and unplugged him! He barely peed even so, as he has n't been eating much, drinking much, and sleeping so long. They have him on a drip and are going over his bloods and meds and and and. What they got was a very dark color and stinky...ewwww.

I am certain he is in good hands. He was more alert this evening...maybe it made him feel less lost and out of control to have the A Team working him up. they spend over an hour on his ultra sound...I felt the tech did more than all the previous put together.

More when there is more. I am pretty tired.

ML

ML, thanks for the update.  It's good that he was admitted and is getting the care that he needs.  Hopefully, he will rally.  Someone needs to notify his doctor there--the one he was supposed to see tomorrow--that he is inpatient.  Don't assume that he knows...he probably doesn't.

Hugs,

Connie

ML, that sounds like a plan.  And you haven't been needy.  You and hubby are in a difficult situation and need support and info.  Nothing wrong with that.  You rest while you can.  It's good that hubby finally expressed his feelings.  If he has his sponsor's number with him, it would be a good idea for hubby to call him.  He can get a lot out that way, too.

Remember my mentioning my best friend's S.O. who had crashed and was in hospital?  He was there nearly 2 wks., but was discharged yesterday with diuretics and Lactulose, plus some supplements.  He's still a little "out there" with HE, but doing much better.  I had my doubts that he would make it out of the hospital.  He is awaiting results of a liver tumor biopsy.

So there is hope...always hope.  But it is also good to be realistic about what they are facing.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hugs,

Connie

ML-good that there is a weekly plan for hubby when he is discharged. Good that there is a total and complete work up being done. Rest as much as you can since as you mentioned, you will be totally ON when he comes home. Try and stay positive, there is hope. I am thinking about you both and praying for Mike's rally.

Emma

ML... so glad you got him to the A team... some of the things you are sharing... his tears...Mike and I sat one day on the bed and cried... held each other... and then he was able to talk after that... we found life in the moment... I focused always ont he here and now... I was his perpetual cheerleader.....and hoped for the best... and prepared for the rest...our days boiled down to watching favorite shows together... and closing the door on the world...to be together...each path is different...so those steps we travelled may not be yours...I can tell you that this place is the best place to be at this time...the information is priceless as are the people who write those words...our thoughts are with you this night... Sandi

ML-woo woo! I am so happy to hear this news. I have been keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers...checking the forum between work tasks to see if you have posted an update. And what a good post to read. I am glad there is hope.

Thinking about you both.

Emma

Thanks for encouragement.  OUr family appreciates your support.

@ Connie -- on another threat you talked about drinking lots of fluid unless you are on fluid restriction.

They started hubby on that restriction today and that is totally new to me.

Is there something I can look up to understand it better?

Lots of cardiac testing today and tomorrow. Glad the ball is finally rolling.

ML

 

ML-sending positive thoughts for good results on the cardiac testing.

Emma