Zilla went to ER

[Quixotic1]

Hey, everybody.  I had Dr's appointments today and came home to a phone message that 'Zilla.  She had been having increasing fatigue for the last week or so.  Today her left side became too weak to hold her up, her new internist couldn't see her.  She went to the ER, CT scan was clear for stroke.  The ER doc took a history and immediately began her on high-dose Solumedrol --THEN called her new neurologist.  First thinking was Transverse Myelitis or acute MS attack.  Then the left side of her face started to droop.  Transverse myelitis would NOT cause the facial thing.  

She has been admitted to the hospital.  She's feeling okay, still a little scared from the sudden loss of function, but relieved that she is being taken VERY seriously now.  Her neuro will visit her tomorrow.  Then we'll know any further plans.  Her husband drove in from out-of-state and is with her.  He sounds exhausted.

That's the news.

I am running short of energy myself.  I'm going to try and nap, then see if I do a few posts.  We have a lot of new people showing up, so I always appreciate your help in greeting and talking.  We have a lot of active topics right now that I really want to talk about.

Send up the prayers and thoughts for 'Zilla

Quix

[SOONERMOM]

I really hope and pray that she will come away from this with some well deserved answers!  Something is obviously going on and I hope that the doctors will finally be  able to diagnose her correctly.

Stacey

[Nerve_Wrecked]

Thank you Quix for letting us know.

I'm so glad she's being taken seriously now, but it's so unfortunate that she had to go through this. I'm guessing the face drooping would be Bell's Palsy?

I'm so glad her husband could drive in from out of state and be with her during this time. She must be so frightened, I know I would be. With any luck she'll get a diagnosis and be able to start on DMDs.

Please let her (or her husband) know we are thinking of her, if you talk to them again. And that our thoughts and prayers are with them both.

Christine
(un-dx)

[Amyloo]

Thank you Quix.  Great prayers on this thread; Zilla God sees the end, we don't, and this may be His way of getting you were you need to be.  Hitting my knees for you friend.  Love to you, Amy

[sllowe]

In the circle, saying Heather's 1st prayer. . . . . Thank you Lord, Amen.

[Barbie51]

A M E N  !  

barb

[Heather3418]

Let's all gather round in a circle, holding hands here in cyberspace and send all of our energy and thoughts to Zilla, our special and dear friend.  She needs our strength and our prayers.  In the mean time, let's all try to help out Quix, to keep the Forum running smoothly and make sure that new members greeted quickly and compassionately.

Our prayers are also with you Quix.

My arms encircle you Zilla.  Feel our strength.  We are here for you.

Hugs beyond measure,
Heather