Josh's Nanny got admitted into the hospital this morning after severe abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. The doctors think it is most likely c. diff (an infection of the intestines which can be mild to life threatening).
She was in the hospital for most of last week for an infection of the soft tissue in her foot. So most likely the infection came from being around the bacteria as well as the IV antibiotics that she was on for her foot.
They're running tests right now to confirm, but I don't know how long it takes to get results. If that is what it is, she'll be in the hospital for awhile for a different type of IV antibiotics.
It's scary though because she is exactly the kind of patient that would get a severe case of c. diff. She's in her late 70's and her health has declined significantly over the last 2 years. She has hepatitis C as well as some lung problems. She's been in the hospital for various reasons every couple of months the last few years. Her immune system is almost non existent.
I can't help but automatically think of the negative. Josh is so close to her.... When he lost his grandfather (her husband), he was devastated. I can't imagine what would happen if he lost her.
I would really appreciate some vibes for Nanny......
She was in the hospital for most of last week for an infection of the soft tissue in her foot. So most likely the infection came from being around the bacteria as well as the IV antibiotics that she was on for her foot.
They're running tests right now to confirm, but I don't know how long it takes to get results. If that is what it is, she'll be in the hospital for awhile for a different type of IV antibiotics.
It's scary though because she is exactly the kind of patient that would get a severe case of c. diff. She's in her late 70's and her health has declined significantly over the last 2 years. She has hepatitis C as well as some lung problems. She's been in the hospital for various reasons every couple of months the last few years. Her immune system is almost non existent.
I can't help but automatically think of the negative. Josh is so close to her.... When he lost his grandfather (her husband), he was devastated. I can't imagine what would happen if he lost her.
I would really appreciate some vibes for Nanny......
