My 90-year-old Mother has end-stage CHF. We are thankful to be using the Palliative care from Hospice. Mother is growing weaker daily. Last week's labwork indicated everything in normal range with the exception of what the doctor had circled, as follows:
White Blood Cell Count 2.4
Glom Filt RAte, Est : 50
Thyroid 24.481
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide 862.7 - next to this doctor states, "May relate to congestive heart failure."
Do you expect my mother to be here Christmas? Also, is 'sudden' death more likely, or what should I expect in regard to my Mother's passing? What should I look for?
Advice on a personal situation:
We are about to remodel the kitchen, so I have a question relating to following through with it at this time. (I think it helps to get my mind away from the inevitable, but I still want to do what is best for my mother.) The contractor tells us that he will be inside the house for 10 days. I will move the microwave and coffee pots to the other end of the house where Mother and I will live during this time. Once this is over, we will both be happy. However, I'm wondering if we should go through with this as scheduled. I've never remodeled until now, so I don't know what to expect. I am to sign the contract this week.
I am treasuring each moment with my mother, so please do not tell me to do this as others do. I simply want to know your thoughts from a medical standpoint. Know that I appreciate the services you render on this website, It is so wonderful, and I can tell that I'm one of many who appreciates you.
Sincerely,
Bev