She took 3 funny turns today. One was in front of the paramedics. No wonder she has been so unwell she has....Low potassium
Low Calcium
Low Magnesium
That looks like it is affecting the electrodrods in her heart.
So she is being hooked up to heart monitor and a drip during the night.
I'm tired, I'm worried but after so long fighting for her to be taken away and sorted she is there.
Ahh hun I'm so sorry to hear how is she so low and so many important things x she's in the right place and I'm sure she will feel better soon ❤️
Yum, all I've done is cry, when you know someone is unwell and you just want someone to listen. I actually cried on the 999 call. But I'm pleased she's in there I really am. 🤗
Ahh I don't blame you I would be the same if anything ever happened like that to my mum x 😘❤️. You have done so well to help your mum. Have they said what's causing the low calcium and magnesium??
Nope they haven't. But I will ask in the morning hopefully get to talk to the doctor. I will update. Xx
ok hun try to get some rest, take care Xx
Medication can deplete electrolytes, the doctors or pharmacist should know which ones.
Particularly, diuretics which cause you to pee them out. I was dangerously low on sodium and potassium after taking furosemide and the infrequency of blood tests contributed to the problem because it went unrecognised for a long time.
Really really glad to hear your mom's problem has come to light! It has been a terribly stressful time for you 😪
I can totally understand. I still can't get my mom referred to a specialist as no one is really listening or can understand what i am trying to convey?!! Terribly frustrating and stressful.
God bless you and your mom. Please continue to update us if you have the time.
Best wishes.
She’s in the best place now. Although not the best, having a funny turn in front of the paramedics probably helped them see how unwell she was and that she needed medical attention.
I hope you can get some rest tonight knowing she is being looked after in hospital.
Take care.
Tos x
Yes I intend on sleeping as best as I can. I'm tired. X
Hello 
I am so sorry to read your post and hear about your Mum but I think as you say this in a way is the best thing now they know she is low in all these things and they will sort it out and once they have I really hope you will worry less and Mum will start making a really good recovery which I am sure she will
Let us know how she gets on x
As much as today has probably been a huge ordeal for you both, I’m SO pleased that you’ve been heard! Well done to you for persevering for your lovely Mum; you shouldn’t have to but at least she’s being cared for now!
I know it’s easier said than done but try to use tonight to get some respite and hopefully she’ll be feeling brighter in the morning and they’ll know more about what’s going on 🤞🏼🤞🏼
I’m sending so much love and I will be thinking of you both.
Thank you for updating us, hope to hear better news very soon 🤗
Best wishes
Soap 🧼
Thank you so much Soap. X
I just needed someone to listen! As she is ok after fainting. But omg I cried when paramedics seen it. More of relief than anything. She's been poorly for a while. Well today I shouted louder than I have done. And we were listened too. X hugs. X
hello I am sorry to hear this although she’s in the right place and will get the help you’ve been wanting for a few weeks now, hope you can get some rest. ❤️
I'm tired UnScrambled. But yes I've got her were should have been a few weeks ago. Now tonight I rest. Or something like that. Xx
I hear the tiredness through your words. ❤️
Bless her, ask them to check parathyroid, they control calcium and magnesium levels. I had full thyroid removed and one parathyroid and have to be checked. I hope she feels better soon xx
Thank you. And I will do that when I call this morning. X
Sorry to hear she is in back in hospital for further investigations and treatment hopefully this will solve her problem, make her feel much better, and ease yr worries over her, keep us updated, x hugs for you both x
Thank you Jessica and I of course I'll keep you all updated. X
At last you will get the answers to move on from the worry and anxiety.
Another case of trust your instincts when you know the person well.
While your mums in the best place time to catch up on your sleep.
Sending love and best wishes
Thank you. X
hi Charmquark , so sorry to hear your mums still unwell , at last now she’s going to get treatment and sorted out ! You must try and rest now and I’m sending you both my best wishes and lots of healing hugs 🤗
Hi that’s good they finally know what’s wrong with her and they’re treating her. All the best
Thank you Deejay. X
No wonder she's poorly if she's low on all of those. I was very low on sodium just before Xmas last year and was really not very well . A stay in hospital sorted it out and I am sure that's what they will do for your Mum. I know it's been worrying but she's being seen to now and they will give her appropriate meds to stabilise her. I hope she's home soon and is ok x
Thank you so much. X
Your poor mum.🥲 I feel for you as I had numerous medical issues with my dear mother. If the doctor had done the correct blood test your mum more then lightly would not have ended up in the poor health she is in. I hope your mum now gets the proper care & attention she has long waited for. Good Luck.
Thank you Pollyanna. Me too, me too. It's been a long road to get here. People were just not listening to me. X
Exactly the same situation I was in with my mother. The whole NHS needs a good shake up.🤯
Pleased that at last your mum is getting the medical care she needs. Try to rest now she is not in good hands and they will get her back on track. Best wishes to you both.
Thank you. I usually get her up at 8.15am. Hence why I'm awake. Will update later today.
I too suffered this and required hospitalisation for 3 days. Low potassium etc really makes your heart do weird things and makes you feel dreadful. I do hope now your Mum is back home and feeling much better soon.
Thank you so much. I'm hoping they sort her out before they send her home. X
I had similar a few years ago, 3 days in hospital being fed fizzy potassium tablets. Symptoms not as bad as your Mums but as I have Parox. Afb heart rate/beat all over the place. Culprit was Lansoprozole? and I wasn't having proper blood test to check levels. Hospital stopped that medication and I now have regular blood tests to keep an eye on various levels. Hope your Mum feels better soon and gets her meds sorted i f that is the problem.
Thank you. Xx
I thought I'd never have to say what good news when someone's taken into hospital but it really is good that they will now sort her out. You must be so relieved. Always listen to your instincts.
I'm pleased I did, they are moving her to a general ward. Didn't say when but that's where she is going. Possibly home tomorrow. But as long as she is ok when she gets out I'm not bothered where they put her lol. X
Update....Mum called me, they have changed her water pill and her new heart one. They have gave her calcium, potassium and Magnesium through the drip that was last night. Her BP is a little low but ok, if everything goes ok tonight, she will possibly be home tomorrow. X
Hi Charmquark, it's good they're listening now and hopefully the change in the medication will stop all the funny turns which I know are very frightening to see and undergo too. Looks like you found the answer as to what was causing them. I would check she has all the meds she needs when being discharged if possible, and I hope things start to settle down soon now as she adjusts to new meds and you both start to heal 🤞🙏. Best wishes and speedy recovery to your mum x
Thank you so much. X
Very best wishes to you and your mum xxx
Thank you so much. Xxx
Glad to hear you are are finally getting somewhere Hopefully it will soon be sorted and your mother will feel a lot better
Here's hoping. I'm just happy that meds have been changed around.
Glad to hear you are are finally getting somewhere Hopefully it will soon be sorted and your mother will feel a lot better
Just a quick update on mam.
She's been confused while in hospital however just found out today that she is on very strong pain killers for the pain she's been getting in her belly. As we found out yesterday that it is gallbladder cancer and it's spread to her liver. We haven't had a care plan put 8n place by cancer specialists yet. But she is getting home tomorrow, so we can at least make her comfortable. To say I'm devastated is an understatement. It's an aggressive cancer but...I dread to think how things would be if I hadn't pushed for her to go back into hospital. I will still be around and I'm truly grateful to each and every one of you. Xxx
Ahhh I'm so sorry to hear this hun 😔💔X
One last update.....
My mum died on Monday at 12.51pm. She had a horrible few days and Monday her body had had enough. She was at home and all the family was with her. She had one of her funny turns, fitted, then went unconscious and didn't wake up. I am very traumatised. Thank you all for your kind comments and info over the past few months. I've appreciated everyone.
Charmquark. X
So sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you and your family,God bless
I am so very sorry and sad to hear this. You did an amazing job looking after her leading up to her passing. Even though I know her passing was unexpected, you should be proud of how well you managed the situation. I hope you have friends and family for support at this time.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Tos x
Ahhh I'm so sorry for your loss 😔💔😟😞😣, sending you hugs. Keeping you in my prayers x
Im so sorry to read this very sad news Ive only just seen it as I was in hospital having my operationMy heart goes out to you and yr family xxxxxx
Thank you so much Jessica. I hope you are recoving ok? Xx
Yes thank you its a slow process but Ill get there steadily xx
I'm just so sad.....So much to do, so little energy to do anything.
Have you got friends and family that can help you during this time? Feel free to PM if you want to talk x
My oldest sister has been helping a lot, I haven't even seen a friend really. I'm thankful for my husband. There is so much to do. I'm just overwhelmed that's all. And thank you I appreciate your offer. X
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