Friday, July 24, 2009
Not There Yet
Well, maybe Jim's allergic to home, because after two reasonably good nights in the hospital he was discharged on Wednesday and Wednesday and Thursday nights he hardly slept at all. Seems to get very anxious and agitated at night. So I called Dr. Zimmet reporting some possible side effects of the new drug. He discontinued it and arranged a psych consult for this afternoon. The doctor was very supportive and sympathetic with all Jim has gone through and feels that staying off any new drugs for a while might be in his best interest. That leaves Jim with nothing to help him to sleep, so the doctor said he could increase his Zoloft (an anti-depressant) which he has been taking for the past 14 years at a very low dose. The feeling is that his body is used to it and maybe just increasing it a little will relieve some of his anxiety. We're hoping for the best. Thank you Sally for spending the night last night to help Jim and to YJ for his offer to stay tonight. God bless all of our family and friends who have been so wonderful and caring. Barbara
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We're all praying that things quiet down. Arizona crew here till Monday. Hope everyone gets some much needed rest. Love you all Keep up your hearts. Jeanie
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ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Thank God for all of your family who have been able to help! And friends too! We love you two and wish we weren't so far away. We can only imagine what you are going through, Jim, and Barb- how helpless you must feel not knowing the perfect answer to this constant sleeplessness! We know that you are both exhausted! Rest when you are able- hopefully there will be a solution soon.
Hugs and kisses from,
Jeanne, Frank and Alyssa
God bless all your family and friends for all their help...just wish I were closer so I could do something...I have to say that I admire the "titles" you put on each daily blog...they give us all a feeling of what it's going to be about...it can't be easy to write these updates every day and we all appreciate them...all good wishes and prayers every night...Love to you both, Joanne
ReplyDeleteWhen we spoke with Jim from the Dominican Republic, he said he had to work on "patience" because that wasn't his strong suit! It seems to us that anyone who deals with what you two are doing on a daily basis has the patience of a saint! Loving you more each prayerful day, Susan and John
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