My mom (82) just had a stroke.

[DemoTex]

They are considering putting her on a helicopter and flying her to Atlanta. My radiologist brother is at his beach house in Florida, where we were all to meet on Friday for a family get-together, and is in touch with the radiologists doing the work-up. I am soaked with sweat (it is 55-F here in the mountains) and shaking like a leaf. My B/P jumped to 210/115.

However, I cannot do anything but watch the debates and wait for the phone to ring.

[deadparrot]

1. I'm so sorry. Best wishes.

[skylarmae]

2. Sorry, will be sending good thoughts your way.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. My prayers are with you

I hope she makes a good recovery.

[JVS]

4. Sorry to hear that. I hope things go well

[seeker4ever]

5. My prayers

[da_chimperor]

6. I hope she pulls through

I'm sending good thoughts your way. I wish you the best of luck!

[bigwillq]

7. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear just awful news

Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

I wish your mom all the luck in the world.

And please know, that whenever you need to vent or get things off your chest you know you have all of us here at DU to listen to you.:hug:

[kikiek]

8. Sorry to hear that. Hope you take care of yourself. Best wishes for her

to recover fully. Get your own blood pressure down!

[Rick Myers]

9. Best wishes to you, my friend

All good karma!!! You are in our thoughts!!!

[IdaBriggs]

10. Special prayer for you and your family:

"Prayer of Protection"
The Light of God surrounds you, your mother, her medical staff, and your entire family.
The Love of God enfolds you, your mother, her medical staff, and your entire family.
The Power of God protects you, your mother, her medical staff, and your entire family.
The Presence of God watches over you, your mother, her medical staff, and your entire family.
Wherever you, your mother, her medical staff and your entire family are, God Is.
And all is well.
Thank you for this truth, oh Lord.
Amen.

[Lefta Dissenter]

11. I am so sorry!

Try to take care of yourself so you can be strong for her. You might do better to record the debate and take a bubble bath or something... :hug:

[caledesi]

12. My 90-year old mother had a stroke last year and guess what?

She pulled through fine. She is as fiesty as ever.

When they took her to the hospital she was out of it. For 2 days, we didn't know what was going to happen. Scary. Then she just "woke up" and said "where am I?"

She recovered fine.

My prayers to you.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

13. Sweetie, you're going to be doing her any good having a stroke yourself...

Please take some deep breaths and think about what she would want you to do right now. Please take care of yourself. I'm so sorry your mother is ill right now. And I'm going to get down and pray for her right now. Please relax. Take care of yourself. We'll be praying for your family, Demo.
Duckie

[childslibrarian]

14. My prayers

for you and your family.

[Gothic Sponge]

I'm so sorry!

Wishing the best for your mother.

[Rowdyboy]

15. God bless you....

I discovered that one of my best friends had been killed in a car wreck on election day 1988. He was 29. I sat and stared at the set but I don't remember much.

Again. God bless...

[madaboutharry]

16. I am so sorry.

I hope that she has a good and quick recovery. We are all sending you are best wishes.

[flamingyouth]

17. I am so sorry

Keeping you all in my thoughts. :hug:

[roguevalley]

18. Don't think the worst, honey. My dad had one and the medicines and

care available to limit damage and help people are tremendous. Keep good thoughts, honey, and don't take worst case scenario as gospel. People are tough. I will think good thoughts for all of you.

[greatauntoftriplets]

19. My thoughts are with you, your mother and your family.

The sooner her treatment, the better the odds for recovery. Depending on how serious the stroke was, I hope -- for your peace of mind -- that they airlift her to Atlanta.

Please keep us updated. And try to calm down. I know how upsetting it is. My mother is 92 and has health problems, no strokes, but all those times in the ER with her are draining.

[Pithlet]

20. She will be in my thoughts.

I hope she recovers fully. Strokes are scary. :hug:

[Bunny]

21. Thinking about you and your mom tonight, DemoTex, and

hoping for a happy result. :hug:

[salvorhardin]

22. I'm so sorry for you and your family

I'm not the religious type, but here's hoping for a swift and full recovery.

[Bluebear]

23. DemoTex thinking the best for you and mom

[miss_kitty]

24. You be careful too

your B/P is stroke material too-your mom and your family need you to be well-take some deep breaths and find someway to lower your OWN B/P. kittens, puppies, don't chew gum-if you have meds for b/p you've been neglecting, now's the time to take it.

take care, and my best hopes for your mom's speedy recovery...

[Tom Kitten]

25. I am very sorry...

Please take care of yourself! I know the helpless feeling you get, my Dad has had two strokes and I can relate to the anxiety you feel...
Please keep Hope, things may get better...my Dad is doing fine 7 years after his last one...He's 74 and last year he helped me restore my car and repainted it himself! But he's crotchety!
I'm concerned for you and wish you, your Mom and your family the best and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...
I wish you the best and God bless...

[peekaloo]

26. Best wishes to you and your family.

Good thoughts headed your way for a swift recovery.

[ronnykmarshall]

27. I'm so sorry !

You're in my prayers.

[DemoTex]

28. I just got some modicum of good news from my radiologist brother.

All the scans indicate a TIA. I talked to mom on the telephone a few minutes ago. She sounded great. However, Dr. Brother says that she is in a danger zone. He compared it to Mt. St. Helens. Thanks for the encouraging words, DUers. We love you all!

[Tom Kitten]

29. well you be strong now...

I'm glad to hear of your good news and that she is in good hands...I'm sure she can get through this...she sounds like a very strong woman indeed...with such wonderful children I'm sure she will pull through and be well again.

[brook]

31. Well that sounds a little better, hon.

My prayers are with you and your Mom. I have many clients who are post stroke - one's 91 and comes in as a volunteer 2x a week. There's cause for hope.

[UrbScotty]

32. Hoping and praying for the best!

:hug:

[NewYorkerfromMass]

35. Best wishes Demo Tex. nt

[samplegirl]

30. My mother had a stroke in the car with me

If i can be of any support...just let me know. Not all stokes
are fatal. Hang in the DemoTex till you know the serverity. My mother had a balance problem for awhile after.......but she fully
recovered at age 85. After the stoke.......the Dr. recomended her
having her carotid arteries in the neck cleaned and she has never
had one since and going strong at age 90.
Praying for your mothers recovery, stay strong and know that your
D.U.ers support you.
Keep us informed.

[roguevalley]

33. My mom had a TIA. Perhaps its her blood pressure. Mom's was so

tiny you could put it on the head of a pin. I saw the CATS and they had to point it out.

[Wilber_Stool]

34. Good Luck Bud./___n/t

[TrogL]

36. My father had a series of strokes a few years ago

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[Biased Liberal Media]

37. I am so sorry to hear this

Your mom is in my thoughts.

Many hugs to you

[Skittles]

38. I am thinking of you Mac my sweet

hoping the best for your mom.

[mvd]

39. Very sorry

Sending good vibes to you. :hug:

[donheld]

40. our thoughts and prayers are with you

i hope all goes well

[DemBones DemBones]

41. Take care of yourself and let us know how your mom

is doing. I'll pray for her and for you.

73

KG4PXR

[mrbassman03]

42. That really sucks...

We all are here though... keep us posted.

[KT2000]

43. Please take care -

it can be so stressful. You will find out what you want to know eventually and then take it from there - if it is needed, I have seen rehab work wonders.
I am hoping for the best for you both.

[mia]

44. Sorry for you and your family

prayers sent your way