Husband in hospital. I'm so worried

[derxa]

My DH is in hospital with pulmonary oedema (I think). Posting for sympathy. I'm at my wits end.

Oh heck. How worrying for you. Does he have underlying health issues ?

Sending kind thoughts to you and your DH

High blood pressure. Thanks for responding AF

He is in the right place, love. Are you heading over to visit today ?

How worrying. Are you with him?

He went in on Friday. Had a chest infection but that didn't respond to antibiotics. He's very tired and breathless. I'll visit this afternoon. Trying not to panic and pass this on to him. Anyone got any knowledge of the condition? Dr Google is very scary.

Stay away from Dr Google !

How very worrying & scary for you.

He is in the right place. Could you try and speak to one of his doctors and get a clearer idea.

Stay away from google it will cause you unnecessary worry that you really dont need.

Is there any friends or family you can lean on for support? Try and let them help in any way they can to make things easier for you.

I hope you husband is feeling better soon x

Mrs I did speak to the duty doctor yesterday and he was not extremely worried but DH has been very weak and breathless for a week now. He's on water pills etc and oxygen tube. Will maybe see consultant tomorrow. He's on a ward with a couple of complaining patients. One of the patient's daughters keeps crying and having loud rows with the nurses. I'm ashamed too say I was horrified and entertained at the same time.

Not much will happen today. Tomorrow you are likely to get more info and a plan of action.

I wouldn't expect anything today, very little happens over weekends. But you should have a clearer picture by tomorrow.

I hope he's better soon. Take care of you too.

He’s in the best place where there are people able to look after him.

Thanks for the replies. He's a bit brighter today- back to his sarky self

Sarcasm is a very good sign. Make sure you try to eat healthily, drink lots of water and get showers/sleep throughout this time, as it makes you more able to cope with the physical demands of somebody being ill. Having small meals, tea plate size, full of vegetables, is a lot easier than facing a huge plate both in preparing and eating it. Bananas, not too ripe, can give a lot of energy without sugar crashes or negative effects on your mood.

And, from experience, take it easy on caffeine. One coffee maximum in the morning.

Thinking of you OP.
DH had a bad chest infection 3 years ago and started off on antibiotics (amoxicillin which I believe is the usual first line of defence).
He too was very breathless and weak and was put on oxygen when he got to hospital.
Once he was on different antibiotics he picked up fairly quickly.
I'm glad your DH is feeing a little better - it's likely you won't know anything until tomorrow when there are more staff on.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your DH and in the meantime be kind to yourself.

Glad to hear he’s a bit better.

Sending best wishes to you & your DH, derxa. Hope he's on the mend very soon

Sorry to hear this derxa, I hope he's a bit better when you see him tomorrow.

You're all so kind and lovely!

Let us know how he is tomorrow

For pulmonary oedema he needs diuretics (water tablets) and oxygen to support if his levels are low without it. Shifting the extra fluid should make him feel better and less breathless.

I've had this - caused by a combination of high blood pressure and fluid overload after a 4 unit blood transfusion. It is bloody scary because you literally do feel like you are drowing. I could hear the water in my lungs trickling when i tried to lie down.

I'm glad your husband has been a little better today, anyhow. Hopefully the infection is the main issue and it will resolve quickly. Wishing you both a good night.

Hoping he’s much better tomorrow op.

Thats good he is more like himself. Hopefully he is improving and will be home soon.
Make sure you take care of yourself too.

He's had a much better night last night. He's also complaining about the old fashioned type pyjamas I bought in an emergency. They had a monogram on them. We had a hilarious text exchange last night about the full on rows with nurses by relatives, attempted escapes etc. He'll be glad to get out of there. Thanks for all your helpful messages. On another note the last lamb has been born in the field.