Mom is still hospitalized. They got her up for a few steps yesterday with a walker. The problem with the walker is that she still has shoulder pain from the dislocated shoulder after her last fall. Up until this point, she has steadfastly refused to use the walker or a cane.
A this point, they believe a lot of the pain is due to gout and have been medicating her for that but they are still unsure about the infection. In order to give her the pain meds, they had to reduce the blood thinner levels, so they are also monitoring her for blood clots. They are waiting for the results of some more tests. With the antibiotic cocktail, the swelling in one leg has gone down, but not the other.
She is very depressed still and has made statements, even in front of the little grandchildren, about not wanting to go on. She does have her dog, Joey, to whom she is very much attached and we keep telling her that he needs her and misses her. Too bad we can't bring him to the hospital.
Linda PATCHogue, NY Linda PATCHogue, NY