Yesterday morning, Dad had a little trouble getting out of bed. He did a little rocking to get to the side of the bed and up and off the "springy" mattress. This may have triggered a bout of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This is nothing new for Dad. He has had episodes of varying length for several years. He took a half a tablet of meclizine and did the canalith repositioning procedure and was able to walk to the recliner in the den. He was drowsy most of the day from the meclizine but the vertigo dissipated. They didn't have any appointments for the day so it was just a lazy rest day.
Today the vertigo is gone and Dad feels much better. I went out to let Mom go the grocery store and ran into the PT who was doing his final paperwork before next weeks Medicare evaluation. He assured us that Dad would get another 60 days of PT and OT. It will probably go from 3 days a week to 2 but that is good news.
Dad's PT consisted of a full lap on the drive way around the house. They were on their way for a second lap and it started to sprinkle so they came back inside. I am sure that the aim was to get Dad used to uneven terrain and work on balance.
We had a good visit while Mom was at the grocery store. We go for our monthly doctor visits tomorrow. We are hoping for some med reduction.
God is good!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Sometimes a "lazy rest day" is the best medicine! So glad that seemed to be helpful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuing to keep us updated on what we know has become a long recovery process for not only Uncle Jamie and Aunt Beverly but also all of the Jamie Jones Family. You have each set such a clear example for us of how God intends for families to love and support each other. May each of you continue to be protected with strength and health to carry on.
We are hopeful that tomorrows appointment with the doctor goes well and that Uncle Jamie's need for some of his med's can be reduced.
We love each of you so very much...
Tom and Dan