The Dad Update

[linaewen]

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I wasn't expecting to know anything until tomorrow, but it seems the answer was pretty simple. My dad will NOT need a pacemaker, as the specialist has determined that it is medication that is the culprit. He has been on several meds for a number of years, and it has become known that these meds eventually have the effect of causing great fatigue and loss of energy.

They gave him all kinds of tests and such, and he passed with flying colors. His heart is in great shape for him and everything is working properly -- except his medication. They are taking him off three of them and when they are out of his system, they'll put him on one new one. He gets to go home tomorrow.

Do continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers for a bit longer, as it may take awhile for this change to take effect, and it may take some testing to find a new medication that will help and not hinder -- one that he is not allergic to!

((((((Friends))))))

Comments

[maidoforange.livejournal.com]

(((Lin))). That is good news. I will continue to keep your dad in my thoughts.

[solodancer.livejournal.com]

I am so glad to hear this Lin. I'm just now getting caught up, but I did see your concern for your dad and was praying.

I think alot of my grandpa's problems over the years has been med related. I just don't think the body (especcially an older one)can handle all the toxins in all those meds. Sure they have some healing properties, but so many aweful side effects as well. I think if more people tried to treat their conditions and symptoms with natural means, our elderly people would not end up being so sick.

[pippinswolf.livejournal.com]

PTL!!!

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[faramirgirl.livejournal.com]

I am so happy that your father is doing well. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers as well as the rest of your family.
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