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(Message started by: Melissa on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 8:20pm)

Title: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 8:20pm

Today is my husband Jesse's 31st birthday. For the last 4 nights he had woken up at night with the cold sweats, soaking the sheets. Not only that, he had been feeling weak, achey and had a headache off and on. I took him into Urgent Care as our Doc was not in today. They took 6 tubes of blood from him and said it was likely whatever he had was due to a tick bite (possible Ehrlichiosis). They gave him a script for Doxycycline and sent us home. When we got home, Lily, who was watching Eli for us, was all bundled up in a blanket with a sweatsuit on looking not well at all. I took her temp, it was 102.2, so off to town I go AGAIN to Urgent Care (mind you we live 30 min. away from town). Needless to say, after they withdrew 3 tubes of blood from her, the doc said it was likely Lime Disease and said that in an hour she would have results back and if Lily had Lime Disease, she'd be RX'd Amoxycicilin, and if it was what Jesse had, she'd get the Doxycycline. Well, after an hour we picked up the RX...it was for Amoxycicilin.

Oh freaking joy! ::)

You should have seen the triage nurse and the pharmacist... "Weren't you in here before?"

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Mattrf on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 8:23pm

Sorry you are having such a rough 4th of July, I will add you to my prayers and hope you all are better soon.

Matt

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Richr8 on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 8:27pm

I remember when the twins would pass things back and forth, illnesses that is. The revolving door came in handy at Urgent care. Hang in there Mel. Should only be a few more days Too bad it had to ruin a Holiday weekend to boot.

Get well wishes for all.

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by AussieBrian on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 8:30pm

I knew a bloke who served out WWII as a merchant sea captain, later earned three of the Commonwealth's highest bravery awards for rescues at sea, climbed some the world's highest mountains (though never Everest), was a top-class chess player and an absolute gentleman into the bargain.

Got taken out by a tick aged 82.

Please take care.

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 8:31pm

Mel -

Is it possible they just have some kind of weird strep infection? It just doesn't seem to me that 2 people in the same family could come down with some tick disease within a 24 hour period.

Besides, I thought it took awhile for these things to show up.

Not a nurse anymore, but just thinking .... Kris

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Sandy_C on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 8:33pm

Darn, Mel. How awful! Keep a close watch on both of them. Tick bites are nothing to laugh about - they can be extrenely dangerous. I wish you the absolute best, and I'm so sorry this is happening.

Sandy

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Sean_C on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 9:27pm

Lime disease is not a good thing Mel, I'll pray her body fights it :'(

Sean............................

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Ree on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 9:40pm

Here's your buddy ree hoping they both have a bug....

what are the odds of that happening.....unless they both got bit by the same tick..... Do you have a dog....?

How new was this doc in the ER...? can you sue????? ree

I didnt mean that first sentence to be funny I meant a stomach bug... after I read that I said....of course it was a bug.... did you check them over to see if they had a tick present?????????

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 10:33pm

on 07/03/06 at 20:31:24, Kris_in_SJ wrote:

Mel -

Is it possible they just have some kind of weird strep infection?

no.

Quote:

It just doesn't seem to me that 2 people in the same family could come down with some tick disease within a 24 hour period.

Besides, I thought it took awhile for these things to show up.

Not a nurse anymore, but just thinking .... Kris

They didn't just "come down with it in a 24hr period". My daughter got bit about a week and a half ago, and we have no clue when my husband got bit. Yes, it takes at least a week for symptoms to show, so the timeline is right on target. Luckily enough, I got them both in and diagnosed (Lily will be offically tomorrow) quickly.

It is not unheard of in Wisconsin, especially central and northern, for people to get lyme disease. It was diagnosed incorrectly for many years before they learned what to look and test for and the correct meds to prescribe. My dad's mom had it, so did hubby's Aunt and they are both doing fine now.

Check out the American Lyme Disease Foundation here: http://www.aldf.com/lyme.shtml

Thanks everyone for your concern and well wishes. I am very worried about my family as they will be suffering for the next couple weeks. I am trying to keep them as comfortable as possible with Tylenol, Ibuprofen, ice packs and lots of blankets, but there's only so much I can do. :-[ The docs offered Jesse some pain meds, but the OTC's are working for him, so he declined. I'm just glad that if he needs it, he can get it.

hugs,
mel

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Jimi on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 10:40pm

Wow, Mel. When it rains, it pours huh. I hope they recover quickly.

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by broomhilda on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 10:51pm

YIKES Mel... :-/ I am so sorry to hear this, sending speedy recovery wishes on over to both of them from Canada

Big hugs

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by kayarr on Jul 3^rd, 2006, 11:50pm

I'm praying for you guys. Keep us posted will you?

(((((Your Family)))))

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Charlie on Jul 4^th, 2006, 1:00am

So sorry Mel. Rats.

Life keeps biting you in the ass like this. No effen fair.

I hope this turns out to be something more benign than Lyme Disease though.

It's a crappy way to get into summer. >:(

Charlie

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by georgej on Jul 4^th, 2006, 1:23am

Man, that sucks, Mel. Ticks are nothing to mess with. Hope everyone gets better soon.

Our friends Shirley and Greg just had something similar happen--Shirley was hospitalized for acute abdominal pain, and Greg got so stressed out he had an attack of shingles. Wow, he looks bad--like something out of the Mummy's Tomb...

Best regards,

George

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Cathi04 on Jul 4^th, 2006, 1:27am

Aww, Melly, what a revoltin development! Wish I could help you, girl!
here's my suggestion for the 4th.......
put all the healthy ones on the floor, on a blanket, on their bascks, with their heads pointing at the TV. When the televised fireworks begin, let them look at the TV like this, upside down and pretend they are in the park watching.
Not perfect...........but it gets a lot of giggles!!!

Keeping my fingers crossed that everyone comes out just fine....
Cathi :-*

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Jasmyn on Jul 4^th, 2006, 2:16am

Sorry Melly that you and your family are going through such a bad patch. [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jul 4^th, 2006, 3:39am

I hope that the medication works wonders. Nobody really understands how ticks get all over the place--but they do and being hit by them is so unpleasant. I'll be hoping and praying they both improve immediately.

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Jul 4^th, 2006, 5:04am

Mel - what a way to start summer! Wishing your family a speedy recovery.

Please take care of yourself too - don't get all run down trying to take care of everyone.

Hugs
Carol

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by LeLimey on Jul 4^th, 2006, 5:50am

Oh Mel I'm sorry, I hope everyone gets better soon
lots of love
Helen xxx

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 4^th, 2006, 8:36am

Thanks so much you guys. I am trying really hard not to get all worked up about all of this, but I was in tears last night.

Jesse's bloodwork tested positive for Lime Disease. Now I'm wondering if the docs on call today will phone with Lily's results.

I told Jess that tonight if Lily isn't feeling well enough, she's been throwing up this morning, I'll forgo the fireworks and sit at home with her while he takes Eli to see them.

This really sucks. :'(

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by lionsound on Jul 4^th, 2006, 9:28am

[smiley=hug.gif]s for your family!

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by nani on Jul 4^th, 2006, 9:39am

Oh melly....that's awful! I'm sending lots of get well quick vibes and prayers.
hugs to all of you, nani

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jul 4^th, 2006, 9:49am

Vibes going up to your family Melly,
Take care,
Mast

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Sean_C on Jul 4^th, 2006, 9:49am

on 07/04/06 at 08:36:46, Melissa wrote:

This really sucks. :'(

We'll get threw it Mellipoo, call around and talk to some of the best doctors and treatments.

Mell did you thoroughly check her entire body to make sure the tick isn't burrowed in her skin? Its very important to make sure its off her.

I have a few friends who have Lime Disease, unfortunately both did not have the "bullseye" and had treatment options in its late stages because of it.

Please check every single inch (twice), very important.

I'll be thinking of all of you,

Hugs

Me

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by alchemy on Jul 4^th, 2006, 12:50pm

[smiley=hug.gif] Hope things get better soon for you guys Mel, hang in there
jim

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 4^th, 2006, 1:05pm

on 07/04/06 at 09:49:13, Sean_C wrote:

Mell did you thoroughly check her entire body to make sure the tick isn't burrowed in her skin? Its very important to make sure its off her.

I pulled it off of her. Had stuck it to a piece of clear tape for about a week (it was a deer tick). I ended up throwing it out, but always kept an eye on the area. The red rash around the site didn't appear until yesterday, so I know we caught it early and she's getting treatment right now. I am waiting for the call from the lab as to the results, but those don't come in until 4pm. They said if it is positive, they will definately call, just like they did with Jesse yesterday.

Trust me, we've ALL been checking ourselves over twice for any bites! We also have some fantastic doctors at the clinic who are extremely knowledgable. Since we caught these so early, they have the best chance for less suffering. I just hope Lily gets over the nausea real soon!

hugs,
melly

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Ree on Jul 4^th, 2006, 6:55pm

awwwwww Mel...... kisses and prayers to Lily.... worse we had on the 4th was when Breezy got the chicken pox.... broke out at the parade when she was 4... love ya honey be well.... Ree

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 4^th, 2006, 11:50pm

Amazingly enough, we all made it to the fireworks. Although, Lily had to be carried twice back to the car afterwards due to her chills and being so weak.

I finally had enough with the waiting and called Urgent Care around 5pm to find out Lily's blood results. Hers was positive for Lime Disease also. At least we know what we're dealing with and that we caught it in time.

I know everythings going to be ok... I just wish they didn't have to go through all the headaches, pain, chills, and fatigue. :'(

Thanks for being here for me everyone. I love you all...

hugs,
mel

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by alchemy on Jul 4^th, 2006, 11:54pm

Mel, I glad you guys were able to make the fireworks. sending get well vibes for you and yours. Keep us updated on how you guys are making it.
jim

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 5^th, 2006, 8:04pm

Well, Lily might be allergic to the Amoxyciclin. :( For the past 2 days she hasn't been able to keep any food down, so the doc said to take her off it until Friday morning. I am to call him then and update him to her condition, because if it's not the meds, it's got to be something else.

I hope it's just the meds!!!

worried mel [smiley=frown.gif]

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by alchemy on Jul 5^th, 2006, 8:09pm

fingers are crossed Mel

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by seasoned_vet. on Jul 5^th, 2006, 8:09pm

sorry for your misfortune, Hang in there and fight like heck!!!! your family will be in our prayers. Tuck

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by minnie on Jul 6^th, 2006, 5:20pm

[smiley=hug.gif] [LILLY and JESSE]
Sorry your all going through this,But glad your dealing with specialists and that you guys know about what to look for.Hugs to you all and remember to take care of the caregiver.
Hugs to all,
Minnie
Time for some Wine.... [smiley=me&mb.gif]

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 7^th, 2006, 10:58am

If anyone is interested, I've updated my blog about Lily & Jesse...

http://mels-excess-garbage.blogspot.com/

Thanks everyone for being so concerned and supportive.

hugs,
me

Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by Melissa on Jul 18^th, 2006, 11:08pm

Sorry about bumping up this thread, but I didn't want to begin a new one. :-[

Called the docs office this morning and when the doc called me back, he said that Lily's 2nd testing was also positive for the Lyme disease. SO, she is back on the 500mg Amoxicillan. I just pray that she doesn't have any reaction and can make it through the treatment!!!

Jesse took his last pill Monday morning and boy oh boy is he glad to be done with it!

Thanks everyone for being so caring about my family. You guys are the greatest!!!

:-*melly