1466fan Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Done. Hope they figure it out and she gets to feeling better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH 986 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Prayers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihfarms Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Prayers from KY sir! My dad was diagnosed with lymphoma Thursday and starts treatments next Monday so I feel your pain! keep strong, keep your head up and many prayers are with you!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1586 Jeff Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 I am pulling for you, your mother, and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augercreek Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Prayers sent. May God relieve all her angst and give her peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank H Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 I just prayed for your Mom and IHFarms Dad. God bless you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyinca Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Prayers for your Mom and you and your family . Not easy dealing with aging parents Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Prayers from Grinnell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 oh maaan im so sorry, nothing worse than watching our loved ones struggle/suffer, praying for all of the situation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 So a tiny update. My sister, as of this morning, is on her way up from her home in Georgia to stay with/help mom indefinitely. Quit her part time job and left this morning to drive up with her husband and oldest daughter. It will be a big relief for mom to have her here. I know she worries about me taking time off work to help her. Tho I tell her it's not a problem, and it's usually not. Tho I am reaching the end of my vacation time for the year. (It renews in march) Typing this brings up something I hadn't thought of to now is that I should get fmla set up in case I would need it..... Mri this coming Tuesday but her spine specialist appointment moved back to Dec 7th I think. The only potential problem I see is sister is bringing her 2 inside dogs, bulldog and I'm not sure the other Tho I thought it was a lab or lab mix. Back story on this is mom NEVER allowed or would even consider inside pets when we were kids. Tho her adopted stray Tom cat Buddy has wormed his way into the basement the last couple years(she still won't allow him upstairs for more than a few min). He thinks he runs the house and is terribly spoiled. He has gone so far as to attack and run off other stray cats in the yard. Not sure how this is gonna go with the 2 dogs. Hope all involved can adjust and get along 😬 Sister isn't leaving them home as her husband is a pilot and often gone for long periods of time. Guess this turned into a long update, sorry guys. Kinda my morning therapy typing this down... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes806 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, iowaboy1965 said: Guess this turned into a long update, sorry guys. Kinda my morning therapy typing this down... Thanks for update. No reason to be sorry IMO. Hope it all works out for the best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hopefully the joy of seeing her will overcome any obstacles that brings with it and it is a huge help and support for both you and your mom, continued prayers 🙏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 7 hours ago, iowaboy1965 said: So a tiny update. My sister, as of this morning, is on her way up from her home in Georgia to stay with/help mom indefinitely. Quit her part time job and left this morning to drive up with her husband and oldest daughter. It will be a big relief for mom to have her here. I know she worries about me taking time off work to help her. Tho I tell her it's not a problem, and it's usually not. Tho I am reaching the end of my vacation time for the year. (It renews in march) Typing this brings up something I hadn't thought of to now is that I should get fmla set up in case I would need it..... Mri this coming Tuesday but her spine specialist appointment moved back to Dec 7th I think. The only potential problem I see is sister is bringing her 2 inside dogs, bulldog and I'm not sure the other Tho I thought it was a lab or lab mix. Back story on this is mom NEVER allowed or would even consider inside pets when we were kids. Tho her adopted stray Tom cat Buddy has wormed his way into the basement the last couple years(she still won't allow him upstairs for more than a few min). He thinks he runs the house and is terribly spoiled. He has gone so far as to attack and run off other stray cats in the yard. Not sure how this is gonna go with the 2 dogs. Hope all involved can adjust and get along 😬 Sister isn't leaving them home as her husband is a pilot and often gone for long periods of time. Guess this turned into a long update, sorry guys. Kinda my morning therapy typing this down... praying for it all - sounds like much to pour over in many ways 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Glad to hear that your sister can help. Praying for her yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Fan Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, bitty said: Glad to hear that your sister can help. Praying for her yet X-2. Pretty cool they can come up and help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandhiller Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Thank you for the update Doug Glad your sister is able to help. Good luck with the dog/cat situation. Sounds like it could get um interesting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
England806 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Prayers for your mom. Hope she gets back to her old self. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Still praying in Virginia! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 So a lil update. After a few rough spots with pets and people adjusting to the situation things have settled down a bit. Mom and sis went specialist today, I wasn't able to go. Sounds like starting with pain meds and therapy for 2 reasons. Dr not sure where and which nerve is pinched or causing the problem. Also to satisfy ins requirements? Dr also suprised both legs not bothering her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 This didn't last long. Mom sent this pic the other day then a short time later a message that said pet peace didn't last. Sis had to take bully (as mom calls the dog that messes with her cat) upstairs. Bully aka Piper is the Airedale? The actual bulldog is Georgia. They are both actually pretty good dogs. Mom just likes to grumble about them 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 So in messaging my sister it's a bit more serious than I thought..... Multiple possible places pinching nerves. Almost entire lower back has issues. Sounds like surgery probable at some point. Struggling at the moment with the magnitude and implications of it for mom. Hopefully all will go well and they can get her some quality of life back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, iowaboy1965 said: So in messaging my sister it's a bit more serious than I thought..... Multiple possible places pinching nerves. Almost entire lower back has issues. Sounds like surgery probable at some point. Struggling at the moment with the magnitude and implications of it for mom. Hopefully all will go well and they can get her some quality of life back. hopefully they can find some relief for her wow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_alabama Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 my prayers added. sounds like a great family pulling together, and that's a big positive to exist in the situation. being cared about is a big deal to anyone, especially a mom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 So I don't think I have kept up to date real well but for those wondering the struggle is ongoing. Pain clinic appointment for mom the 12th of Jan I think. The prescription med to help deal with the pain didn't work out for more than a couple weeks. She had a reaction (swelling in one leg) got her weaned off but then told her all other meds in same class most likely give her same reaction. So back to ibuprofen and some herbal stuff. She refuses anything habit forming. I can tell she is more uncomfortable again. Sisters husband and 2 girls flew in for Christmas, unfortunately they picked up a bug on the way and this morning mom told me not to come over as she is now coughing a bit and has scratchy throat. I hope it isn't anything too serious. And hope it doesn't cause her to miss her first appointment at pain clinic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Fan Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Sorry to hear this Doug. Hope things turn around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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