Haven't been here for awhile. Moms labs are not to bad she has low platelet levels 71.ALK phos178,ALT 34,AST35. She at times gets kinda scared we talk and things seem better for awhile. She hasn't...
Well moms doing ok she is still swelling up.We needed to rised the sprilactone. Her urine is dak than clears by evening. She seems pretty happy we have another doc appointment the 2nd of August...
Hello just an update Mom is doing really good. Not much to report. She is getting around fair and no real big changes she gets puffy than it goes away(mostly when she eats alot of olivies)hahaha She...
Moms labs were driving me nuts. I asked here and nurses that I worked with. I finilly asked 3 doctors and they all said the samething at a point with this disease the labs become clinical and not a...
I guess if was me a person would want to know why my labs are up or down and I do count my blessings. But the labs our one way of keeping an eye on the liver. I believe I mention my mom is a...
Well I know this disease is the persons own. But I am wondering the doctor says 1 to 3 years. Grams is doing really good. But I am starting to wonder if they made a mistake. Her labs are still good...
Well thought I would check in and let you know mom is doing good. I decided she should have a special christmas. I am trying to get her kids to come and spend christmas with her. I did tell my sister...
No I am not upset I wasn't answered some replys I read I get make me wondering if I said something I should not have said. I am thinking I am feeling guilty for the way I feel some days. I have...
No she said she talked to an oral surgeon and he wouldnt do it in the hospital he wanted to do it in the office and she couldn't do it there due to the von wellebrands. When sugested talking to...
I get the feeling somehow that I am not saying the right thing on this site. I believe I am being judged. I just can't seem to say the right things. I am not good at expressing my feelings right by...
Well her liver labs were not elevated they were low.AST 25 normal limit ALT 24 which is low ALK PHOS 145 was high and ammonia 36 not bad total bilrubin .08 normal limits. So not bad and she is not...
At times you feel bad that you would think any such negitive thoughts. We are caregivers by trade but we really should have realized we can't do this around the clock and we really do need to take...
Boomer5 finally someone who can understand what I feel at times. My mom and me are actually doing good now but I still would like to have my space back and not hear about body functions 24/7. I...
Mom has decided to have some blood work done. And feels they well be good I hope so. She gets sad and down. I want her to stay happy. I know it can't always I just feel bad when she gets sad....
I understand most people are younger are this site. I know a little bit about the elderly people from working in a nursing home but have learn alot from reading everyones stories on this site. I...
She really doesn't need to except to her self. I think she still dosen't want to accept she is that sick and before some one says something she does all the right things. I think she get scared and...
Moms platelets are 106 which is better than last time. Her other labs are low but not super low ask mom about getting liver panel and she said she not sure she wants to know due to she will have to...
I can relate to caring for someone who I didnt really know and I came to the disision it was the right thing to do I wanted someone to tell me not to do it but I came to terms it really was the right...
Thanks I will. I have decided this disease right up there with certain cancers. The not knowing is going to drive us nuts. One time its really bad and the next it is like their not sick at all. Today...
Well better tell you a little about mom she quit losing weight and she has gotten a little yellow but not much. Her diabetic condition is good blood sugars are running a little low but not bad she is...
/community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Just checking in. One of my daughters moved to nevada she was so much with my mom but they need to go where the work is. I will miss her so will her twin...
Also she seems to be hunching over more and more talk to the doctor about uping the pain meds. Some days she seems more confused than others but over all she is doing ok. Still can't seem to get her...
I had my kids watch mom and went on my vacation. Had tons of fun she had to call me everyday but I just took it and continued my fun. Anyway I posted on another thread about mom seems to have a very...
My mom does not have a very steady gait. She fell the other day and walked around for a couple of days than told me her leg hurt I got it xrayed.She is fine but she is alittle weak....
I know what spookjan i s saying. You almost feel like you are not suppose say what you are really feeling. I sometimes feel like I am not to feel a certain way .Like angry.sad, just wanting it over...
We are just watching her and keeping her comfortable and happy....
Also she has seen everyone but her oldest and youngest kids but has talk to them on the phone....
Well her ammonia level was 42 doc did up latulose just a little. Her thyriod meds was changed to a lower dose. And everything else was stable not normal but stable. She doesn't want to spend her time...
Yes but at times it can drive you nuts having everyone around all the time. But at other times it can really nice....
She is still feeling good about getting skinny. She doesn't want to discuss anything about her liver I just let her have fun and talk about her numbers and her mom and dad. letting her babysit my...
I dont think she does know she is sleeping. At least she keeps trying. I was listening to people talking about their parent dying and wanted to say something but I know better. Iknow at times a...
Right and she is trying to get use to it but she is having a hard time with it....
She is supposed to use a c-pap (I dont believe I mentioned she had a sleep study). She doesnt like it but she is trying to use it. I mostly just her control the things that wont hurt her.I am not...
Yes I was just thinking its funny how things work out...
She had her 74th birthday july 17 and we had a party for 2 days with family coming in to see her. She seem to have tons of fun....
It seems she is getting better and I know you dont get better....
Well mom has the blood work done today and we will know the results in a few days. They did call and are giving her lower dose of thyriod meds. She is still losing wieght. This is going to sound...
Sorry to here about you mom and stepdad. Don't forget about yourself I know its hard but try and take care....
Well she been eating pretty good due to me fixing her meals or bring food from work and she is doing low impact exercise. She tires easy but she does them. Her doctor thinks fluild I'm just not sure...
What makes them lose the weight sooo fast...
Well we had our doctors appointment. Went well we have kept the blood surgars under control so well we got thumbs up. We check liver labs the 28th of this month. Does anyone have suggestions of...
I have 5 mixed breed dogs. I do know 207 isnt skinny but so much weight in a short time....
Do they all lose weight so fast? I did read that liver disease can cause anorexia but mom is eating. I find information but like they say its an person to person disease...
I am getting to know mom a little better. She is looking so small and mom was never a small person and she has lost so much weight and I swear is shorter. Its just weird seeing her like this and it...
Hello just checking in. Mom is doing ok she is down to 207lbs. She gets tired easy but she is doing what she wants. She got a new computer and is still doing her numbers. She is eating but just keeps...
I feel mom decided on me due to us not being around each other when I was younger. She wants to be around and get to know me now. She has been coming around for a couple of years and trying to get to...
Well checking in mom has been doing pretty good. She sure has lost alot of weight over 40 lbs. She also smells funny I read somewhere on here about[b] that but can't remember what it said. What's...
I just think for her she just needs to be happy. But for me I just want to know what and why and I want to do the right thing....
I guess with this you never can tell if I had left her she might of gotten worse faster due to not doing all of the right things. She didn't look into anything and she is computer smart she got her...
Must of not sounded right .Not just at my job. But a better and more understanding person in general. I at times can not very understanding about other peoples choices so I believe that is why I am...