Posted on 06/03/2004 4:15:05 PM PDT by shaggy eel
Hello,
Thought you'd want to know about Blackie since he hasn't been on line lately.
He had a bronchial infection & went the usual 7 days w/the anti-biotic. Early Saturday AM he had severe back pain, chills & was sweating profusely. He could barely walk but got into bed after taking a pain pill.
He was no better by 6AM so got him to emergency where he was given morphine & was running a fever. They took ex-rays but could find nothing wrong just the usual
bulging disks & arthritis damage he had over the years. Because of the lower back pain they thought it might be prostate but ruled that out too. He was admitted to the hospital & yesterday given an MRI. Turns out he has a bacterial infection in the spinal fluid.
A doctor came to see him about the options he had - like, a spinal biopsy to find out the type of germ it is, or, open his back up & drain the fluid (or whatever they do) fix the damaged discs. It was up to him. He chose the first one. As it turned out they found the type of germ it is & didn't have to do a biopsy & started treating him w/penicillin.
I talked to him this AM & he didn't know what time it was & didn't know if he'd had eaten yet or not he's so full of pain medicine. Early today the doc was in said this has to be monitored & may have to stay in the hosp. several weeks. I'll talk to his doc shortly & find out for sure what's going on.
This infection was probably caused by the infection he had in this lungs.
Thanks Gramps. I love Blackie. I kissed him square on the lips in Jarbidge! He's as wonderful as everyone who has not been lucky enough to meet him thinks he is. His wife is a doll.
So is what he has meningitis? Probably comes from living up there in that hippie infested place!
I wanted you to be sure and see this if you hadn't heard our blackie is sick!
Is this OUR Blackie from Oregon?
Prayers for a quick recovery.
Carolyn
BTTT!!!!!!!
Get well soon! I'll put a work in with the big guy.
get well and get back...get back...get back to where you now belong. Get Back blackie!
Bump for Blackie!
Prayer sent!
Prayers sent and will continue. Get well!!!
Get well soon Blackie bump!
Thanks for the pings.
blackie, you are in my prayers, and I know you hear.
Will be back today, gladly holding up your burden, taking on the Enemy with fellow Freepers for you until you are strong, and beside us.
(((Hugs)))
Definitely praying for blackie's swift and complete recovery.
That's great news.
C'mon you ol' coot, get well quick!!
Gotta get back to the 4 things in life (that I know of) you enjoy most asap:
1) Your bride.
2) Your Ford.
3) Your cycle.
(~2 & 3 are interchangeable I suspect with current weather conditions. :o) )
~& lastly...
4) Kicking Liberal-Socialists -- wherever you find 'em -- right in the pants!
...& in that order of priority, Blackie. ;^)
Prayers on the way for blackie!
Prayers for blackie for a speedy recovery and God-delivered strength. May blackie get back on his feet soon by the power of God through His infinite mercy and kindness.
((((((HUGS))))))) to you both.
Hey, Blackie ! You get well SOON and get back here when your are better, okay ?? :^D
I didn't realize that I was being put under a microscope. Big Brother certainly is watching!
Thank you so much for this thread. I didn't know about this.If you get a chance,please tell him that Martha said hi and I will keep him in my prayers.Thanks
It's strange, but ever since I've joined FR, this place has kind of served as an extended family for me.
I think it's wonderful that there are people who care enough about you to look out for your interests from half a world away.
Hopefully 'Blackie' will recover shortly and be able to join us in future discussions that aren't quite so grim.
Get well soon!
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