My Mother is doing better

On Christmas Sunday, my father called. “I took your mother to the ER at 3 AM.” She had passed out in her bathroom. When Dad took her blood pressure, it was low (100/50). Mom had been experiencing severe pain between her navel and breastbone.

The doctors decided to X-ray her shoulder. The shoulder really hurt as they manipulated it to get the pictures they needed. Mom vomited. She’s very positive it was only from the pain.

Later, a CAT scan was done of her head. Her father died at age 68 of an aneurysm. Mom is 60. Aneurysm is officially ruled out at this time.

The family doctor is arguing with the gastroenterologist about sending a scope down her throat to have a look around. The “tummy doc” didn’t see a need to do the tests in the hospital. The family doctor thought otherwise, but since Mom didn’t have any signs of bleeding internally, he let it go. He signed the paperwork for her to be discharged.

Mom got home before Christmas was over. She celebrated by taking a nap. After two nights in the hospital, she needed some sleep.