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[Tinker'n'Fun]

Here's hoping the morning brought bright sunshine and good news from your daugther. You are in our prayers.

 

[moon]

How scary, C. Ann. My thoughts and prayers go to all of you.

 

[kimber79]

C.Ann ~ so sorry to hear of Nicole's health problems. Thoughts and prayers that they found the cause of her liver enlarging and she is on the mend very soon.

HUGS to you all!

 

[j's m]

C.Ann, I hope Nicole is doing better today. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

 

[C.Ann]

Thanks.

 

[PatsMom]

Good luck to your DD!

 

[englishteacha]

I hope she feels better soon!

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Glad she's home and resting somewhat comfortably.

 

[NHdisneylover]

I am glad it was not something much worse and I hope things contiue to improve for Nicole. Thank you for updating all of us who have been worrying along with you

 

[nhpooh]

DD is home now.. They did keep her overnight for a variety of reasons, but kept her in the ER - where she was in a room with sliding glass doors that were kept shut.. (She chose not to go to the horrid ER that is closest to her home, but another hosptial with a better reputation that is a bit further away..) So - the "germ" thing was not an issue.. Everyone was very careful (staff) about washing hands, wearing gloves at various times, etc..

The CAT scan and MRI showed that she has "fatty liver disease" - which can be caused by a variety of things.. She has quite a few deposits and will be having a biopsy done at a later date (when she's not in as much pain or feeling as sick as she currently is) - on an outpatient basis.. They were also able to determine that her hiatal hernia is significantly worse than it was 2 years ago..

The main reason they kept her there until today is that those numbers were just far too high (given the condition of her liver) and could have rapidly progressed to something much more serious.. With that in mind, they wanted her there where they could keep a close eye on her.. She was also severely dehydrated, so they really wanted to push some IV fluids.. By today the numbers had dropped somewhat - enough that they felt comfortable letting her come home - and provided her with a list of symptoms that would require her to return to the ER immediately..

She also began to have severe stomach spasms in the ER last night - which could be related to this or could be a sign of an ulcer - so they were giving her anti-spasm medication along with the pain medication..

DD is sleeping (I spoke with her MIL - as well as my son-in-law a little earlier), so I'll call again later to see how she's doing..

Thanks for all of your prayers and good thoughts.. It really means a lot..

I guess we have a "diagnosis" now - at least a partial one - and we'll just have to see how things progress from here..

She had been doing good - for months now (other than minor stuff) - and we were so hoping that she had finally jumped the hurdle and was going to stay that way.. At least she was able to enjoy all of the time she spent up here at the lake this year before things went haywire again.. Once they get to the bottom of this, maybe she'll be in the clear for a length of time again.. That's what we're hoping and praying for..

Thanks for the update, glad she's home and resting.

 

[laurie31]

Thanks for the update! I'm glad she has a diagnosis, and was treated well at the ER.

 

[C.Ann]

Thanks for the update! I'm glad she has a diagnosis, and was treated well at the ER.

They made an excellent choice in terms of the ER that they went to - having experienced the horrors of the other one that is closer to their home.. Even her DH (who absolutely hates sitting in ER's) said it was the best ER experience ever and from now on will use that hospital exclusively..

 

[Jewel1310]

C.Ann so glad to hear that things have improved. I am sure you will all sleep better tonight!

 

[minniebeth]

Thank you for the update. I hope Nicole continues to improve and feels much better soon. You all will remain in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[DVC Sadie]

C,Ann, thanks for the update! I am so glad she is home and will be getting further tests done on a outpatient basis. The relief you must feel.

 

[4nana]

Just reading your update, so glad to hear Nicole is back home resting safe and sound . I can imagine the sense relief everyone feels.
Hope you know your Dis will keep her and your family in our prayers that her biopsy will bring good results. Keep the faith ^i^

 

[lillygator]

thanks for the update, glad she is doing better.

 

[bellebud]

c ann... glad to read your update...

please continue to keep us posted, and i'll keep your dd in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[C.Ann]

Thanks for checking back in..

 

[nhpooh]

Thanks for the update