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Janice · 10-02-2012, 09:27 PM

My husband Lou has had a series of falls, starting this summer. He had suffered a sprained back in June, when an obese elderly neighbor had fallen, and he and another man helped her get up. He had two months of physical therapy at home, and he seemed good to go.

Or so we thought. He then began falling, left and right. This all culminated in him not being able to walk at all. He can move his legs, but he can't walk a single step. They've starting testing. They took five vials of blood from him last week, and everything turned up good. They're making arrangements for him to see a neurologist. I'm praying that it's nothing serious.

I'm just so afraid. It breaks my heart when he falls when he's going from his wheelchair to the bed or sofa and struggles to get up. Last night he kept trying to get on the bed, but he simply couldn't lift himself up. I would greatly appreciate your prayers or sending positive thoughts our way. I adore my husband. We're in our 30th year; celebrated our 27th anniversary last week.

Thank you so much.

Janice

MrCleveland · 10-02-2012, 09:33 PM

Okay...and pray for me too (I'll inform you by PM).

Family Ties Forever! · 10-02-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

My husband Lou has had a series of falls, starting this summer. He had suffered a sprained back in June, when an obese elderly neighbor had fallen, and he and another man helped her get up. He had two months of physical therapy at home, and he seemed good to go.

Or so we thought. He then began falling, left and right. This all culminated in him not being able to walk at all. He can move his legs, but he can't walk a single step. They've starting testing. They took five vials of blood from him last week, and everything turned up good. They're making arrangements for him to see a neurologist. I'm praying that it's nothing serious.

I'm just so afraid. It breaks my heart when he falls when he's going from his wheelchair to the bed or sofa and struggles to get up. Last night he kept trying to get on the bed, but he simply couldn't lift himself up. I would greatly appreciate your prayers or sending positive thoughts our way. I adore my husband. We're in our 30th year; celebrated our 27th anniversary last week.

Thank you so much.

Janice

Janice, I am so sorry that this has happened to Lou. It's terrible that he can't walk. I will definitely say a prayer and keep good thoughts. I sure hope that the doctors can find out what's wrong. Hopefully the neurologist can help. I wish I wasn't so far away. I would like to help. I know this must make you so sad seeing him this way. Can they get a nurse to come in everyday to help? I know I mentioned it before, but don't hesitate to call if you need to talk. I don't care if it's the morning or not. I'm here. Hang in there my friend! Please tell Lou I'm hoping for the best.

AKA · 10-02-2012, 09:50 PM

Oh my god, Janice; this just breaks my heart. Tell Lou I'm thinking about him, would you? And keep us all posted.

You know you can call me any time if you need to talk. I don't care if it's 2 am and I'm on my deathbed.

Sending lots of love your way.

Mr. Television · 10-02-2012, 11:05 PM

Janice I am so sorry. I'm keeping Lou in my prayers and I'm hoping everything turns out alright. It isn't fair. You guys are good people and don't deserve this.Tell Lou that I'm thinking about him and I'm always here if you need me. God Bless my friend.

OH Nuts! · 10-02-2012, 11:24 PM

Janice, dear, of course you and Lou are in my thoughts. Know how stressful this must be for you both. Hang in there, you 've got a lotta people who love you, on and off the boards. Lou is lucky to have you by his side. And praying all turns out well. God Bless.

treky · 10-03-2012, 12:06 AM

o my god Janice I feel for you! Of course I'll keep Lou in my thoughts and prayers, I know what that must feel like because of my condition (which is, sadly, progressive)

TJ · 10-03-2012, 12:37 AM

Janice, Lou and you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. It's very sad that an act of kindness trying to help somebody in need has led all of this. I know what an emotional rollercoaster this has been to you. You've been handling this very stressful and scary situation very well. Please stay strong. You both need each other now more than ever. Even though I don't know Lou personally, I feel like I do in some ways. I know he's a wonderful and loving man. You guys have been blessed to have each other for 30 years. Congratulations on your recent anniversary. There will be many more happier times for you guys. I'm praying that Lou is able to get back up on his feet and walk again. He's going to rebound, just like his beloved Red Sox.

Yooch · 10-03-2012, 12:53 AM

Dear Janice, I will keep Lou and you in my prayers.

Fleet · 10-03-2012, 04:01 AM

Sorry to hear about that, Janice.

A neighbor (who has since moved) could not walk for 6 months due to an abscess of the spine. She did eventually walk again, but can't stand for long periods of time.

80sTrivia · 10-03-2012, 04:02 AM

You are both certainly in my prayers. I hope the physicians can discover exactly what the problem is and are able to treat him so he can regain his ability to walk.

ponytail · 10-03-2012, 06:12 AM

Janice, I'm sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. I hope all turns out well. God Bless!

Dr. John Becker · 10-03-2012, 06:17 AM

Thought and prayers coming your way Janice. I'm so sorry you and Lou have to go through this.

Chelsea · 10-03-2012, 10:10 AM

You and Lou are in my thoughts and prayers, Janice.

JamesG · 10-03-2012, 11:16 AM

Positive thoughts being sent your way.

10-02-2012, 09:27 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Prayer request. My husband can't walk. My husband Lou has had a series of falls, starting this summer. He had suffered a sprained back in June, when an obese elderly neighbor had fallen, and he and another man helped her get up. He had two months of physical therapy at home, and he seemed good to go. Or so we thought. He then began falling, left and right. This all culminated in him not being able to walk at all. He can move his legs, but he can't walk a single step. They've starting testing. They took five vials of blood from him last week, and everything turned up good. They're making arrangements for him to see a neurologist. I'm praying that it's nothing serious. I'm just so afraid. It breaks my heart when he falls when he's going from his wheelchair to the bed or sofa and struggles to get up. Last night he kept trying to get on the bed, but he simply couldn't lift himself up. I would greatly appreciate your prayers or sending positive thoughts our way. I adore my husband. We're in our 30th year; celebrated our 27th anniversary last week. Thank you so much. Janice

10-02-2012, 09:33 PM	#2
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10-02-2012, 11:05 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Janice I am so sorry. I'm keeping Lou in my prayers and I'm hoping everything turns out alright. It isn't fair. You guys are good people and don't deserve this.Tell Lou that I'm thinking about him and I'm always here if you need me. God Bless my friend.
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10-03-2012, 12:06 AM	#7
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	o my god Janice I feel for you! Of course I'll keep Lou in my thoughts and prayers, I know what that must feel like because of my condition (which is, sadly, progressive)
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10-03-2012, 12:37 AM	#8
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,683	Janice, Lou and you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. It's very sad that an act of kindness trying to help somebody in need has led all of this. I know what an emotional rollercoaster this has been to you. You've been handling this very stressful and scary situation very well. Please stay strong. You both need each other now more than ever. Even though I don't know Lou personally, I feel like I do in some ways. I know he's a wonderful and loving man. You guys have been blessed to have each other for 30 years. Congratulations on your recent anniversary. There will be many more happier times for you guys. I'm praying that Lou is able to get back up on his feet and walk again. He's going to rebound, just like his beloved Red Sox.
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10-02-2012, 09:50 PM	#4
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Oh my god, Janice; this just breaks my heart. Tell Lou I'm thinking about him, would you? And keep us all posted. You know you can call me any time if you need to talk. I don't care if it's 2 am and I'm on my deathbed. Sending lots of love your way.

10-02-2012, 11:24 PM	#6
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Janice, dear, of course you and Lou are in my thoughts. Know how stressful this must be for you both. Hang in there, you 've got a lotta people who love you, on and off the boards. Lou is lucky to have you by his side. And praying all turns out well. God Bless.

10-03-2012, 12:53 AM	#9
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Dear Janice, I will keep Lou and you in my prayers.
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10-03-2012, 04:01 AM	#10
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Sorry to hear about that, Janice. A neighbor (who has since moved) could not walk for 6 months due to an abscess of the spine. She did eventually walk again, but can't stand for long periods of time.
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10-03-2012, 04:02 AM	#11
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10-03-2012, 06:12 AM	#12
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Janice, I'm sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. I hope all turns out well. God Bless!

10-03-2012, 06:17 AM	#13
Dr. John Becker A Great American Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,645	Thought and prayers coming your way Janice. I'm so sorry you and Lou have to go through this.
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10-03-2012, 10:10 AM	#14
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	You and Lou are in my thoughts and prayers, Janice.
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10-03-2012, 11:16 AM	#15
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,130	Positive thoughts being sent your way.