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01-18-2011, 02:18 PM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: Columbus State: Ohio Country: USA Diagnosed: 00/0000
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|  Is this the beginning of the end?
My mom and dad went to FL for 2 weeks (had a gut feeling that this trip wasn't going to end well). Mom just texted me that dad couldn't catch his breath. The had to pull over on the side of the road and call 911. He's on O2 in the ER right now... no vent (he won't allow it). They're going to do a CAT scan of his lungs - I'm guessing that they're going to say he's got pneumonia.
Words of wisdom are VERY welcome at this point.
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01-18-2011, 02:35 PM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2010 City: Lake Stevens State: WA Country: USA Diagnosed: 08/2010
Posts: 442
| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Jenn, I am sorry to hear that your dad is not doing well. I will keep him in my prayers today that he pulls though it.
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01-18-2011, 03:56 PM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2010 City: Lower Mainland State: BC Country: CA Diagnosed: 09/2007
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Keep us posted. Any updates? Why oxygen?
Lots of love to you guys
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01-18-2011, 03:57 PM
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| | Very Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2010 City: Beaver Dam State: WI Country: US Diagnosed: 00/0000
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
unfortunately i have no words of wisdom for you. i apologize.
i really hope your dad pulls through this ok.
Hang in there.
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01-18-2011, 05:14 PM
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| | Very Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: San Jose State: CA Country: USA Diagnosed: 07/2009
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
If he has pneumonia, the oxygen is for comfort. Have your parents discussed if they want pneumonia treated? Wish I could find something positive but you'd know I was making it up.. pneumonia is very serious. Keep us posted.
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01-18-2011, 05:33 PM
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| | Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Eastern Shore State: Maryland Country: US Diagnosed: 07/2007
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Jenn, you're all in my prayers; I hope he pulls through.
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01-18-2011, 07:51 PM
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| | New Member (Say Hi) Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: Canal Winchester State: OH Country: USA Diagnosed: 00/0000
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Jenn,
No words of wisdom from me either - other than just be there for him.... and I know you and your mom always have been. I know the feeling of wondering if it's the beginning of the end - it's unnerving. Please keep us posted.
Where are they?
Sandy
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01-19-2011, 02:02 PM
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| | Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Hinton State: Alberta Country: CA Diagnosed: 02/2008
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Jenn, sorry I'm not too wise but I am thinking of you and your family and hoping for the best.
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01-19-2011, 03:32 PM
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| | Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2004 City: NW of Toronto State: On Country: CAN Diagnosed: 10/2003
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
A regular x-ray should show pneumonia. If he has it O2 is ok. Does he use a Bipap usually? He may need to use it during the day for short periods.
AL.
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01-19-2011, 07:47 PM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2010 City: Benicia State: California Country: USA Diagnosed: 03/2010
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Dear Jenn,
I hope he gets seen by a neurologist who knows about ALS.
The Bipap would really help him. Praying for your family.
Pat
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01-19-2011, 09:43 PM
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| | Very Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2010 City: Beaver Dam State: WI Country: US Diagnosed: 00/0000
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Hope things are going ok. Youre in my thoughts.
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01-19-2011, 11:42 PM
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| | New Member (Say Hi) Registered Member Join Date: 2011 City: Willow Bunch State: Saskatchewan Country: CAN Diagnosed: 12/2010
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Prayers are with you at this difficult time
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01-20-2011, 12:10 AM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: on the plains State: xxx Country: US Diagnosed: 01/2006
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
How are things today? I'm thinking of you and your family. It is a horrible experience to be ill like that when you are away from home.
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01-23-2011, 02:20 AM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Waterloo State: Ohio Country: US Diagnosed: 09/2008
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family. Praying for a fast recovery.
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01-23-2011, 07:52 AM
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| | Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Eastern Shore State: Maryland Country: US Diagnosed: 07/2007
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| Re: Is this the beginning of the end?
Sadly, Jenn's father is written up in the "In Memorium" area, as he did pass away.
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