Need some company. My husband is in the ER.

[nolabear]

First, we think he’s okay. He called me (I was out foolishly thinking I could buy shoes) and said he’d gotten a vicious headache and double Vision, and when he called his doc the nurse said to call 911. Of course we all feared a mini stroke. But he’s had a CT scan and it’s fine and we’re waiting for the MRI results.

I say “we.” It’s Covid world. They wouldn’t let me anywhere near the ER. I’ve been home all day. He’s been in the hall in the ER because they have no space. I can’t imagine he’s not being exposed though if I know him he’s been bathing in sanitizer and stapled an N95 to his face.

It’s awful, though, not being able to be there. My son was here for a while but now we’re just waiting. Ugh. Covid is a monster.

Thanks for the ears. We need to hold on to one another.

[Skittles]

1. wishing the best for you both

[nolabear]

3. Thanks. I appreciate it!

[onecaliberal]

2. Healing vibes for your husband and Peaceful vibes for you and your son.

I hope they figure it out quickly, so he can get the hell out of there.

[nolabear]

4. Me too. Recent med change. We're hoping it's that.

Thanks for the kind thoughts.

[IcyPeas]

22. Sending good thoughts too

So frustrating to be kept apart. Stay safe.

Best to you all

[Beachnutt]

5. So sorry for what your family is going through

my hope is your husband shrugging this off and gets back to you very soon, positive vibes your way.
Hang in there...👊

[nolabear]

8. Many thanks. Likely fine but SCARY.

[multigraincracker]

6. That has to be terrible for you.

Hope it works out much better than you fear.

[nolabear]

12. I'm optimistic. Exhausted but optimistic.

[Ocelot II]

7. Hang in there, hope they can figure out what's wrong, do what needs to be done

and get him home. It must be really worrisome that you can't be there with him. Let us know how he's doing..

[nolabear]

13. It's the worst. I do so much better with information.

Thank you for giving me something to do!

[rsdsharp]

9. Hope everything works out well. On September 18, 2020,

(I remember the day because RBG’s death was announced while I was there) I spent six hours in the ER waiting room with a 102 fever, waiting to be seen. By the time I got in I was at 98. I healed myself, and didn’t get covid, despite most people wearing their masks incorrectly.

[nolabear]

14. LOL--clever you!

May it be ever thus!

[MLAA]

10. I so understand your anxiety and feeling of helplessness.

Husband broke his hip and while he was in the ER I was not allowed in and had to wait and hold my breath until the Dr called. Husband has some memory issues so I was triple worried.

Thankfully the ER team did keep me informed and I was able to talk to husband a few times on his cell phone.

Sending you and hubby

Keep us posted!

M.

[nolabear]

15. They really are good about that. Glad they were to you too.

Thanks.

[Atticus]

11. Hang in there. My sister recently had to deal with the same outrage when her husband was seriously

injured. She sat in her car in the parking lot while he had emergency brain surgery!

Take care of yourself and know you have friends here.

[nolabear]

17. Oh my God! That's terrible.

I’m sure lots of people who are going through scary things. Hopefully we’re not going to be. Thanks for the good thoughts.

[magicarpet]

16. Hugs and best wishes for you and your family,.... Got a chuckle about your sanitizer/stapler,....

Covid mask quip.

[nolabear]

18. We're so bloody careful. But man, it's everywhere!

Omicron, yes. And we do all the things. But it’s scary.

[highplainsdem]

19. Here for you. Sending hugs and healing vibes.

[nolabear]

20. Glad to be getting them!

DU at its socialist best. 😂

[Irish_Dem]

21. Sending you hugs and some good thoughts.

I hope it all goes well and your husband is home soon.

[nolabear]

24. Much appreciated.

[Coventina]

23. {{{{{hugs}}}}}}

To all of you.

Healing vibes going your way.

[nolabear]

26. I feel 'em!

Hugs are a good healer, even virtual ones.

[brer cat]

25. What a scare, especially since you couldn't be with him.

I hope all goes well and he will be home soon. Take care of yourself.

[nolabear]

27. Covid suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks.

So many people so scared and apart. Thanks for caring.

[Mme. Defarge]

28. Hugs and get well wishes from a distance.

[Solly Mack]

29. I hate waiting. I hope your waiting pays off in the best of news.

[essaynnc]

30. we're thinking of you and your hubby, nolabear !

Be strong. I hope you can stay peaceful.

[Bluethroughu]

31. I'm wishing you peace, and hoping for good news of minor illness

And he's able to come home soon.

[Akoto]

32. Best wishes, and try not to worry. He is where his doctor thinks he needs to be.

If it's any comfort, my dad went to the ER, discovered he had colon cancer, stayed, had part of his colon removed, stayed a week+ more, and returned home without COVID. As long as your husband and the staff take safety precautions (and especially if he's vaccinated) I wouldn't panic. I know it's tough, I'm having a difficult time healthwise tonight and trying to not do the same, but that's health anxiety at work!

[orangecrush]

33. Hope all turns out well.

[greatauntoftriplets]

34. Best wishes to you and your husband.

Waiting is awful, especially since you can't be there.

[Bayard]

35. Stay strong, nolabear

And best wishes to your husband for a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted.

[mnhtnbb]

36. Waiting is the worst.

Hard enough to do it together, and now this f'ing COVID everywhere. Holding good thoughts for you both.

Hang in there!

[barbtries]

37. I'm so sorry.

i get so pissed off every time I hear a story such as yours! Covidiots did this!

I recently got vertigo but I didn't know it was vertigo so i arranged for a video chat with a doctor and the same thing, except the doctor just said go straight to the ER. I got the full stroke treatment and it turned out to be vertigo. I have to say the care I received was quite good, although they could have turned me loose once they knew it was vertigo and still kept me around for the MRI.

Have they let him know what they think caused his issue? I hope it's something transitory and mild.

oh, yeah, and as you know we're here all night - though I personally may soon be asleep, i'm usually awake during the wee hours and will check on you.

[Lonestarblue]

38. Sending you all good wishes.

I hope the diagnosis is quick and your husband can escape the ER hallway. How awful! Hang in there. Hoping he’ll be home soon.

[Hekate]

39. {{{{{{{{Nolabear}}}}}}}}

I’m so sorry. I am holding you in my heart. We are all holding you in our hearts.

[NNadir]

40. If it helps, I often experience a very similar syndrome.

It's called an ocular migraine, in which a migraine headache causes arteries in the retina to expand causing the double vision. (I didn't lose vision; it just became doubled.)

(I also thought I was having a stroke, but I called my doctor before going to the ER, and he just asked me to come in.)

It's a good thing your husband is checking for something worse, but when I went to the doctor for my first episode, he offered me this explanation, and suggested I take two aspirin.

Seriously, it worked.

It's come back several times. I take aspirin and it resolves.

[nolabear]

43. I get ocular migraines myself. But no headache.

That visual diamond distortion is nuts.

I hope it is something like that. Still no word.

[3catwoman3]

46. Ocular migraine/migraine aura is so interesting. I've only had 2, and they were...

...very different.

The first one was after the Caesarean birth of our older son, way back in 1990. I was sitting up in my bed in the post-partum unit, and noticed what looked like double black lighting bolts in my visual field. Rather high up and not blocking my vision. Definitely not floaters. Went away without incident.

The second time was a few years ago while I was at work. I was in an exam room with a patient and mother, and all of a sudden, there was this beautiful aqua and gold ribbon-like "thing" dead center in my vision. Really quite pretty, but it made seeing the patient's chart rather difficult. It resolved rather promptly.

I do not get migraine headaches.

[nolabear]

55. The second describes mine but the open out.

An interesting sparkly pinch in the center that slowly broadens out in an arc on the left side. Lots of sparkly diamond shapes. My thinking gets a bit off but no headache. I have to pull over if I’m driving though because it obliterates the oncoming lane!

[electric_blue68]

81. Excellent description...

Have had them. Glad none in over ?3 years+.

They are rather amazing looking.

[Tree Lady]

63. I used to get those

After some journaling from what i did on days it happened, it was chocolate, wine and high stress.

The scary part was you couldn't feel it coming and lost vision for about 10-15 min, happened at work once had to take immediate break, was driving once thankfully was able to pull over. What I saw was blurry rainbow prism. Had no idea what it was till doctor told me.

I hope by now you have answers on your husband.

Take care.

[alwaysinasnit]

41. Sending positive vibes and wishing hubby a speedy recovery.

[niyad]

42. Sending hugs and healing vibes for all of you. Your DU family is here for you.

[3catwoman3]

44. Here's hoping for a happy update in the morning.

Understanding the need for restrictions on family being allowed in doesn't help at all.

May you be back together soon.

[peggysue2]

45. What a nightmare for you and your husband

Hope everything turns out okay very shortly. Sending . . .

[MontanaMama]

47. Holding you and your dear husband in my heart nolabear...

These are surely awful and scary times….we do need to hold on to one another.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

48. Oh, dear. I hope things get better very soon.

On December 20, 2020, I had a heart attack. I didn't realize that's what it was, thought maybe it was some very strange Covid symptom. I asked a friend to drive me to the local hospital. I was lectured afterward on the need to call 911 at such times.

Luckily for me, I had one and only one blocked artery, got a stent, spent three days in the hospital and went home, better than new.

I sincerely hope it's like this for you. You have my thoughts and best wishes.

[tiredtoo]

49. Not a praying type

But sending hopes and wishes for a successful outcome.

[skylucy]

50. I hope everything turns out to be ok. So sorry you have to go through this and can't go inside with

him.

[Anon-C]

51. ...

Big hugs and well wishes.

[wyn borkins]

52. Sending You Only Best Wishes

Okay then, seems everyone has already stated the good stuff

So I'll just add those durn facial staples will take time to heal

[LoisB]

53. Sending positive energy for your family. I hope it turns out well like just a really bad headache.

"...if I know him he’s been bathing in sanitizer and stapled an N95 to his face". - Your husband is a very smart man.

[TygrBright]

54. Lean into us, nolabear... we're here for ya.

Keeping lotsa body parts crossed all's well with your esposo.

hopefully,
Bright

[SunSeeker]

56. Hang in there nolabear.

[Fla Dem]

57. Sending positive and healing thoughts to you.

Hope all is ok. Please keep us posted.

[DFW]

58. I would be climbing up the wall if that were my wife.

With you in spirit!

[StarryNite]

59. The waiting is so stressful.

And with hospitals being packed with COVID patients the wait is way longer. A couple of weeks ago my neighbor's doctor sent her to the emergency room with symptoms similar to a life threatening health issue. She had to sit in a waiting room chair, in excruciating pain for 9 hours before she was seen by a doctor. Thankfully it wasn't life or death after all.

Sending your husband and you and your family positive vibes.

[BlueTexasMan]

60. Best wishes

May the great spirit watch over you and yours and bring you peace and good health!

[c-rational]

61. Good thoughts to you and hubby.

[XanaDUer2]

62. Good thoughts nt

[dickthegrouch]

64. You're in my thoughts too Nolabear

Best wishes

[CaliforniaPeggy]

65. Oh god, my dear nolabear! My heart goes out to you and your husband both.

You've got my support, always.

Hope he gets treated and can come home ASAP.

And I hope all is well.

[wryter2000]

66. How's it going?

Waiting is torture

[virgdem]

67. Sending hugs and healing vibes to you and your family.

Hoping for the best for you. Hang in there.

[Wicked Blue]

68. Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your husband

[SheltieLover]

69. Healing vibes on the way! 💗💗💗

[Aristus]

70. Oh nolabear...

[zanana1]

71. Please let us know how he does.

[The Jungle 1]

72. Burns my ass!

That there are un-vaccinated people taking up space in hospitals. Your love is in the hall because of them.
No vac? Go home.

[ancianita]

73. I feel you, nolabear.

Hugs and love to you and your son through these hard days.

[Traildogbob]

74. Wish you all the best possible.

Can’t imagine your fear.

[liberalla]

75. Keeping him in thoughts... hoping for the best.

[sarge43]

76. Nolabear, DU has strong comforting shoulders. Lean on them.

[Evolve Dammit]

77. "bathing in sanitizer and stapled an N95 to his face." I can relate. Keep us posted.

[relayerbob]

78. Hang in there.

We're all pulling for you. Hope it's just dehydration or something simple like that

[electric_blue68]

79. )))healing vibes((( to your husband! Hopefully easily resolved. Strength to you!

[Samrob]

80. Eas and hearts as well as empathy.

I spent two and a half months in an ICU and an LTAC with my hubby only to be put out of the facility 5 weeks before he died. I will never get over not being able to be there for and with him in the end. I sincerely hope that your husband comes through this ordeal and that you and he can spend the rest of your lives holding tight to each other. All positive thoughts and vibes coming your way. You are stronger than you think.

[demmiblue]

82. Positive vibes for you and your husband.

Hopefully we hear something positive from you soon.

[BlueSky3]

83. Sending positive energy

to you and your husband. And a ((((((hug))))).

[ismnotwasm]

84. Hope all turns out well.

These are different and difficult times. ❤️