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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:39 pm Subject: Please say a Prayer for my mom

It's been a really BAD 26 hours. I was on the forum yesterday and my mom came up(she lives with us) and said she needed to go to the hospital. Let me tell you why.About 3 days ago she started telling me she was really dizzy and lightheaded.That's not real unusual for her because of her congestive heart failure.Well, 2 more days pass,now it's Saturday.I asked her if maybe she was taking her night meds twice,maybe. She said no,the only thing different was the refill she had picked up 3 days ago.To make a long story kinda short-she was suppossed to take 10 mg. of this drug-the pharmacy f***ed up,excuse me,but I'm MAD-and gave her 100 mg.So she had 300 mg.in three days instead of 30mg.Took her to ER,she had a mild heart infarction,heart attack? Put shock pads on her,and was in ER for 7 hours. SHe's still in hospital-not looking good,although she feels better than when she came in.So please,my community family say a prayer.I won't be on tomorrow,goona have my 2 abcessed teeth pulled Shocked

does it ever stop?!..Karen

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:50 pm Subject:

I'm sorry for what is happening to your mother. Have you contacted the pharmacy about their mistake. Seems they are making these frequently. Those babies in that one state are dying because the pharmacy mislabelled their medications and they were given adult doses. I will pray for you and your mom.

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:56 pm Subject:

Karen,
I'm so sorry about your mom. This is not altogether unusual for pharmacies, unfortunately. I will light a candle for her and for you tonight~
Just a thought...you may want to speak to your lawyer as well about this.
Blessings~~~
erz

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:59 pm Subject:

Oh Karen,

I'm so sorry. I can't express how sorry I am. You have my thoughts and prayers..I'm here for you. Make sure you take care of yourself as well.

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:07 pm Subject:

Thanks so much guys Very Happy

I am going to raise he** with taht pharmacy,not sure which avenue to take with them yet,too worried about mom,but will do something-thanks erz and fins...Karen

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:09 pm Subject:

Liz and I are your friends, Karen..We're here for you.

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:16 pm Subject:

Karen,

You have been so supportive during my mom's illness over the last couple of months. I'm so sorry to hear that your mom is now in the hospital too. Of course, I will say a prayer for her and for you. Remember to take care of yourself as well. It doesn't surprise me that the pharmacy screwed up like that. I hate to say it but it happened to a guy I work with a few weeks ago. They gave him the wrong medicine for his high blood pressure. He wound up getting nose bleeds at work and got really sick. It may not hurt to talk to a lawyer about this. Mistakes like this are inexcusable because this is people's lives. I'm here if you need to talk. Love ya!

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:20 pm Subject:

Thanks so much Liz,Michels and Mishele!I love you guys too,it really means alot to me. I am going back to the hospital nowand will try to be back on later,depends on how mom is...Karen

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:30 pm Subject:

Karen--I'll keep you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers. Stupid pharmacy. You know they have to take classes to be a pharmacist...Some good that does. *puke*

(Not saying all pharmacists are morons, but it seems like too many of them are.)

And good luck tomorrow with your dentist. Take it easy after too..If you overdo it, you'll get very sore.

Love ya.

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:15 pm Subject:

Hi Karen. I'm so sorry about what happened to your mom. As if you didn't have enough going on with having to go to the dentist and all. Those idiots! I'll keep you and your mom in my prayers. I hope both of you get better soon.

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:19 pm Subject:

Hi Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It is a shame the pharmacy didn't pay closer attention to what they were doing. You and your mom will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:35 am Subject:

Thanks so much you guys! Well, an update. My mom got released yesterday from the hospital,she's still kinda disoriented,hope that clears up.But the med she was taking for her diabetic neuropathy also has something in it that is a mood elevator,so now her thinking and everything has been short circuited,according to the Dr. Also,today is her 74th birthday-what a happy birthday,huh! Got my teeth pulled,still hurts like heck.Also the BIG news-we thought she had only taken 3 tabs of this wrong med,but,I counted the pills in the bottle,and she had taken them for 7 day instead of three. So she had 700mg.over 7 days,instead of 70mg. Shocked

So,I don't know where we are going with this happening yet,I want her to go back in to her Dr.,I want everything documented,so when we feel better,we can make a decision. Thanks so much to my community family for your support and prayers Very Happy

...Karen

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:44 am Subject:

Karen, consult your doctor immediately about the over dose of medicines your mother took. This may have a side affect in the long run. If required, the doctor will be able to pull out the excess dosage using some gastric lavage or other treatments.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:00 am Subject:

Thanks Christina,but she was in the hospital,and they did all sorts of things with her.Now,this med. has short circuited her brain, and we aren't sure if this will go away or not....KAren

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:24 am Subject:

I truly feel for your mother and you. Anyways, wish her happy birthday from my side. Please have a smile on your face when you wish her on our behalf. Tell her that we all are praying for her and she will get well very soon. There is nothing to worry about. Smile