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Frustrating: Young caregiver of partner with multiple conditions
Caregivers | Last Active: Oct 2, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
I actually just submitted a referral to Mayo in Jacksonville. I would say the most difficult issue is his constant pain from his back. However, he just doesn't feel well a lot of times because his WBC will shoot up and even the hematologist he sees can't really say why it happens. I. December it was 22.7, at the end of January it was 20 and then it started trending down to 11.85 but he didn't take antibiotics. He was admitted to the hospital on Monday and it was back to 16 and his lipase was 1129. Everytime he goes to the hospital he is admitted because his blood work is off but they can't ever find the exact reason.
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My husband started losing balance and falling last March. Among others abnormal labs his WBC was 27 and no one knew why or even seemed to care to be quite honest. Anyway, after 2 hospital stays, countless tests & doctor visits. I found an Irish (funny it's St. Patrick's Day) neurologist ( the 4th) who listened to my husband's history and paid particular attention to his drinking habits. He advised my husband to stop drinking, he did, and is now much better. I think his high WBC was a side effect of heavy drinking. It's called "Leaky Gut". I don't know if any of this is helpful but wanted to do something to try to help you. I am so sorry that you and your husband are going through so much pain.