Each Monday recently our visiting nurse Claire has come to check on things. Today she also drew blood.
Early this evening we received a call from the doctor's office asking us to go the the ER because the blood work showed that Penny's calcium was "critically low". The hope was that she could go to the ER, get an infusion and be back home in time for bed.
At the ER additional blood work revealed additional issues. Apparently low magnesium is the biggest imbalance. There seemed to be a little surprise that Penny hasn't been experience more symptoms related to the electrolyte imbalances. (Lots of questions about muscle cramps, seizures, confusion and memory issues, heart issues, etc. so we gather those are the symptoms one could have with these sorts of imbalances.) Penny hasn't felt great the last couple days, but she hasn't had any of these dramatic symptoms.
She is receiving both magnesium and calcium now, and should be admitted in the next 15-30 minutes. She's being admitted because (1) her levels are so low, she will likely need multiple infusions, and they will want to do additional blood tests to see how things are changing; (2) there are some heart-related risks they need to monitor as they readjust the electrolytes, and (3) it will give them some more time to investigate possible causes of the electrolyte imbalances.
So we'll be here at least over night, but it could be longer depending on how things go.
Comments
Susan Norman: I'm just seeing this now! Praying that someone figures out all those chemistry equations! Blessings
Teri Warners: Glad they were able to catch this and praying that the treatment works well.
Frans van Liere: Praying for you both!
Mary Hulst: So glad the nurse drew blood and it was tested quickly. Praying you respond well to the infusions and can get back home soon.
Kimberley Carlos Belez: That is discouraging. Praying the infusions bring Penny's numbers up quickly with no other issues. Praying for rest for you both.
George Monsma, Jr.: Praying that they can restore her balances, and discover how to prevent them from happening again, and that you both can get some fairly good rest tonight.
Pamela Plantinga: I am thankful that they caught these imbalances, and I pray that they are quickly corrected, so you can go back home.
Alisa Tigchelaar: Hoping and praying with others that the imbalances have been or will be corrected soon, Penny and Randy. I'm so glad none of those dramatic symptoms have occurred, and praying, dear Penny, that you will feel better with the treatments. Thanks for the update to guide our prayers, Randy. Much love. π
Marie VanderLinde : Hoping Penny is feeling some better this morning, and that the numbers are good enough to go home! Praying for you both.
Patricia Boer Fischer : Sendin Y'all Lots of Hugg's Love and Especially PRAYERS Ur π Waaaaay.. God Bless πππ«Άπππ©·π!!!