Rough Time in the ER But Didn't Think of the Booze Had a rough time Saturday night four hours in the ER with a bowel obstruction complete with agonizing seizures (about an 8 on a 1-10 scale) for four hours. I asked for medication to control the seizures and although they promised this forthwith they delayed until just prior to my discharge, offering no explanation why, despite their saying "Right away, I'll tell the doctor" several times over the three and a half hour period. Nothing happened. Then, after a Catscan I returned and found that someone had hung up my call button on a wall so I could not reach it nor could I get out of the Gurney. If I'd had a heart attack or stroke (I've had two heart operations and have a Pacemaker) I would not have been able to get them to call the crash cart. When I asked the nurse for the call button she gave it to me and simply said, "Oh, someone must have hung it up on the wall!" (That's strange," I replied, "That thought also occurred to me!") Low on the Triage List. I glimpsed several arrested prisoners getting preferential treatment. They had cops to speed things up! Wanted to get them back to the slammer! Is this a "poor me" pity pot routine? I'm simply delighted that my AV remained docile in its cage and that the thought of booze did not occur to me. Unless my AV had a conspiracy with the docs to withhold the anti seizure meds so I would hit the bottle when I got home. That didn't happen either. But I better watch out. Self congratulation:c011: is another trigger for a relapse.:dee Yes, the doc and my AV. But that's paranoia! Wow! I better quit this and go to bed! W |
Both a bowel obstruction and seizures can be fatal. Did they immediately CT scan you? Why no immediate Ativan for the seizures? |
Glad you're alright now. :hug: I've had my share of ER visits and they're not fun. At all. :( I hope you are doing better. :hug: I don't think you're full of pity, I think the ER was giving you substandard treatment. :mad: Like the call button not being accessible. They should have given it to you as soon as you got back to the room. |
I'm so glad you're OK Bill - I'm sorry that the level of care could have been better tho. D |
I'm pleased you're ok too, Bill.:hug: |
I hope you're on the mend, Bill!:grouphug: |
Oh Bill, I am so sorry to read this. That must have been very scary- and it sounds like it was annoying too with the level of care. I am glad that thoughts of drinking did not enter your mind and you did not turn to that once home to "relax". Take it easy these coming days, rest and relaxation. Thinking of you friend. |
Originally Posted by ThatWasTheOldMe
(Post 6504563)
Both a bowel obstruction and seizures can be fatal. Did they immediately CT scan you? Why no immediate Ativan for the seizures? W. |
Originally Posted by Meraviglioso
(Post 6504752)
Oh Bill, I am so sorry to read this. That must have been very scary- and it sounds like it was annoying too with the level of care. I am glad that thoughts of drinking did not enter your mind and you did not turn to that once home to "relax". Take it easy these coming days, rest and relaxation. Thinking of you friend. Bill |
I am so sorry to read about your ER experience and for the reason you were admitted. :grouphug: (((((Bill))))) :grouphug: |
Bill, that sounds like a horrible ER experience and lack of professionalism on the part of the hospital workers. I'm glad you're home and feeling better. |
Originally Posted by Anna
(Post 6505303)
Bill, that sounds like a horrible ER experience and lack of professionalism on the part of the hospital workers. I'm glad you're home and feeling better. So now my urine is bloody. :dee Go with the flow I guess. That's what the Tao says! Thanks again Anna. Hope you have a dog. All four feet on the ground! Bill |
Are there other hospitals or perhaps a family Dr you could go to Bill? Passing blood is something I'd get checked out with some urgency. D |
Bill, I'm just reading this now & feel terrible for the experience you had. :hug: I hope you're getting help for the bloody urine. Prayers for you to feel better. |
Bill, I'm so sorry for the ordeal you experienced in the ER. I agree with others, about looking into another hospital, or doctor....never hurts to get a second opinion. |
Originally Posted by Dee74
(Post 6505632)
Are there other hospitals or perhaps a family Dr you could go to Bill? Passing blood is something I'd get checked out with some urgency. D Just so hope you get to sleep tonight, don't worry. The blood loss is tapering off. And the dog's O.K. Bill |
You can't fault us for being concerned - but Im glad it's not a worry for you or your Doc :) Sleep Well Bill :) D |
Originally Posted by Pondlady
(Post 6505709)
Bill, I'm so sorry for the ordeal you experienced in the ER. I agree with others, about looking into another hospital, or doctor....never hurts to get a second opinion. W. |
Oh, Bill. What an ordeal. I am very glad that you are feeling better. |
Hi Bill, I'm sorry you had such a bad experience, and I hope you are continuing to feel better. Please make sure to follow up with your primary doctor. ❤️Delilah |
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