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If this is not her baseline self, it could be delirium caused by the infection. Delirium is a common with UTIs in an older person. This can be reversed if the infection is properly treated. If you mom can't tolerate an IV, maybe a good old fashioned shot of antibiotics should be given. And push fluids.
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Erica, My Dad walked all night and they said he kept the patients up. My phone call was that they had taken him to the ER and that we had to find another place for him to go, they wouldn't take him back. This was 10 years ago but, things haven't changed much. I was lucky enough to have a friend at the hospital in Social Services and she talked me through getting another place. Ask the hospital for help, they should have someone there that can give you peace of mind.
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EricaMagoo83: I feel for you. This is so draining on you. I hope they get her meds under control because one thing is for certain-this is too much for you to handle. Big Hugs ((( ))).
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Thank you all! She is in Ativan knocking her out pretty well so they can keep the IV in for the antibiotics.
To be honest no one has even called me from the hospital! I call and get to speak to the nurses and check up on her but no doctors, no social workers have spoken to me! Frustrating. I will admit though there are days i just need a mental break and am glad I haven’t gotten a call yet.
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erica ((((hugs)))))) that is good news. Hope you can relax a little now.
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Erica,
Yes, I would consider no news, good news. I hope the nurses are keeping you in the loop when you call.

Being able to keep the IV in so that the UTI can be treated is definitely good news.

Enjoy the mental break.
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Erica,
Any news about your Mom?
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Lizzy as of right now the nurse I spoke to says she’s still yelling out even when he’s right next to her. The psychiatrist is now recommending Ativan on a daily basis instead of as needed. I put in a call to the psychiatrist office to get a call back to I can ask why she’s declined mentally so fast, what his thought process is and what the plan of care is. So she’s still in the hospital for now.
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Erica,
The fact that they are getting her to take Ativan is a positive. I am assuming then that she’s still being treated for the UTI. When they get the UTI cleared up they will be more able to see what they are dealing with.

Hope you get a little clarification or explanation from the Doctor.
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Update: her medical doctor called me (never a good sign). Mom has continued to rip out her IV. She’s either sleeping or agitated and yelling for the little bit of time she is awake. Her swallowing has become so bad that she really isn’t eating or drinking at this point. The doctor recommended doing palliative care and keeping her comfortable and stop trying to do the IV. They will still allow her to drink and eat if she can but does not recommend a feeding tube as her quality of life is very poor. I have to agree at this point. Maybe my mom is trying to tell me something by ripping out the IV and I should let her go in peace. Her BP has been elevated. Dr. Says she is strong right now but as she continues to lose nutrients and dehydration sets in (which was already an issue) she will become more lethargic. She is giving her about 2 weeks (obviously a estimate). I don’t think I’ll ever understand how this declines so fast. If my mom passes this month, it means I’d have lost both my parents in February, 2 years apart. I’m starting to hate this month.
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(((((((erica)))))) sometimes there aren't great options, and it looks like your mum is in that space. I am so sorry. Perhaps it is time for just comfort care. Nothing else seems to be working. Things can happen very fast. It is beyond our understanding. Prayers for you and your mum for peace.
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This happened to my mother from a trip to the hospital. It's how I came to be here. Glad it's right. It takes time. My mom was 3 weeks in the psych. Hospital until they got her fixed up. She has dementia (mid stage). She also had a UTI and picked up Mersa in the hospital. Please hang in there. It gets better I promise!
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