I need 😫 someone's HELP

Posted by carolhl12024 @carolhl12024, 2 days ago

My husband has been put on two new medicines as he has lost 70# since he was let go of his job he has gone downhill and hasn't got out of bed except to go to bathroom..my hands are tied don't know what else to do..his Dr is having an abdomen test ran to see if cancer exists she a neurologist appears to not have any answers either thinking about switching drs..HELP

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melbourneaussie69 | @melbourneaussie69 | 1 day ago

I would be looking a variety of medical help, I would be dead if I did not advocate for myself and push certain doctors for help.

sbutlerrn | @sbutlerrn | 1 day ago

Abdominal scan is a good idea. How is he receiving nutrition? Protein shakes may help. Otherwise feeding tube may be a good idea due to the weight loss. Sorry to hear this is going on.

rashida | @rashida | 1 day ago

@carolhl12024 I hope you can get your husband out of bed to get him to go for the abdominal scan. Sounds like he is in a deep depression and the medications he is on are exacerbating the condition …🤔

dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | 1 day ago

@carolhl12024
What are your husband’s current symptoms and what medications and dosages is he on? Is the medication for anxiety/depression? He may need adjustments to his medications or to stop them and take new medications. I lost my job in 2023 and had a perfect storm of life that pushed me down into a deep depression. I don’t want to get out of bed for a long time. It has taken me over 1.5 years to get medication that works for me. I had to work with a psychiatrist to work through different medications/side effects until I had some improvement. I can now get out of bed and function a little better but still dealing with other health issues.

What doctors has your husband seen so far? Some doctors will do telehealth visits if it is hard for him to get out of bed.

dianestjohn | @dianestjohn | 23 hours ago

PLEASE do NOT give up. I have to believe where a problem exists, so does a solution. Well...the majority of the time. My suggestion would be to find a new doctor who is willing to start from the beginning; that being said, your husband and you need to be willing to drop everything you have done medically and physiologically thus far, clearing the path and start from the beginning. I know, easier said than done. However, you, nor y;our husband are NOT alone. Someone who has been there.

pml | @pml | 17 hours ago

Carol,
This sounds very serious especially with your husband losing 70 lbs! I think your idea of another doctor is a good one. If your husband seems too ill just call 911. They will come and probably take him to the emergency room and get tests done which will start to identify what the problem really is. Also pray and ask God for help. He is always there for us. We just need to ask. I will say a prayer for both of you also.
PML