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

[grannyhotwheels]

I think that we should all take a minute to send prayers up for Zilla.  This worries me so much.  It's sad that it takes something like this to happen before our doctors will take us serious.  Let's just pray that this isn't anything bad and hopefully the meds. will kick in and do the trick.

Please, Quix, I know you will but let us know anything you might find out about our beloved Zilla.  When you talk to her please let her know that we are praying for her and that we love her with all our hearts.

I'll be praying,
Carol

[young at heart]

OH, THIS HONKS ME OFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THATS MILDLY SPEAKING.

PRAYING " Z "  GETS TO SEE HER NEW NEURO BEFORE SHE LEAVES THE HOSPITAL

HOW IN THE HEY-DEY DID THIS DR. GET TO THIS DIAGNOSIS??????

Z, SWEETY SENDING YA , LOVE, HUGS AND PRAYERS

T-LYNN

[Rena705]

Thanks so much for the update my dear!  Zilla must be just beside herself  being treated that way...I think that when the dr's speak to us like that though it makes us feel so bewildered that we don't think of striking back until after the fact!  It will be interesting what the LP will show and with any luck the "doctor snit" will be put in her snooty spot for a change!

My thoughts are with you Zilla and we are looking forward to having you back home again!

Lots of supportive Hugs...

Rena

[sllowe]

What the F! What would "T" say?????????

If you talk to twinkle toes again, insist she tells those Drs that she feels horrible, can barely walk, and demand more tests to find out what the heck is wrong.  What about the drooping face! Surely someone saw that!

This is not right, not right at all.  Can her hubby speak up for her while she is there?  Those steroids will only make things better temporarily while she is there!

[jensequitur]

Definitely...  Let's hope this leads to a speedy diagnosis and quick recovery!

I've heard a statistic that doctors have a 15% rate of misdiagnosis.  That's a lot!  Even doctors that think they know what they're doing are subject to misdiagnosis.  And this batch of neurologists that Zilla has ahold of are a real treat, I'll tell you.  I feel thankful that I have a doctor who listens to me!

[mokibear]

Thanks for the update Quix. Poor Zilla, why of all times does she have to get a snit of a neuro. No wonder she is angry. What kind of nitwit does not look at the symptoms preceding this?

Sending mega hugs and prayers to you Zilla
Moki