Will she survive she is 78 and was really sick and just all the water reomved from her lungs and now has got tubercolousis and they ahve put her in her own isolated room and giving her all the anti biotics etc.
will she survive?
Iam taking this seriously its my great grandma and my mum is upset and I feel sorry I need to know?
Any stupidity will be reported as abuse im really serrious here
2007-03-01 23:10:07 · 11 answers · asked by dazzi_4 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Sweetie I'm sorry to hear of your great-grandma's illness. I know this must be very difficult for you.
In all honesty, there's no way of knowing what might happen. I know that's not the least bit comforting and for that I apologize. But she's not young, and tuberculosis is a serious disease, so the best anyone can do is simply take each day as it comes. I'm sure the doctor's are giving her the best care available, and right now that's all anyone can do. I wish I could be more helpful.
You seem like a caring person. It would mean so much to your mum if you were there to listen and to comfort her. When people are hurting it's best to have someone close, and I'm sure your mother would appreciate this.
Because your grandma's in isolation, I am assuming you cannot go in to visit her. You might want to consider making a recording for your grandma to listen to. You could then tell her how much you love her and offer words of encouragement. Maybe read her a few poems. I'm quite sure any of her nurses would be willing to play such a recording for her. Sometimes simply hearing the voice of a loved on is all that is needed to help speed recovery. Speak with the hospital personnel about this.
Most importantly, take care of yourself during this time. Family illnesses are very hard on everyone involved, and you will be of no help to grandma or mum if you worry yourself sick. My thoughts are with you dear. Take care.
2007-03-01 23:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that sounds really serious, but anything is possible. Only the good Lord knows at this stage. Fluid in the lungs is very bad...it means stress to the heart too, and TB is very serious too. She's isolated because she easily could catch another virus or bacteria and I believe TB is contagious too. MRSA runs in the hospitals (it's that superbug that is hard to fight back) so they are taking every precaution.
78 is getting on in years, and the older you get the harder it is to fight off illness, as your immune system weakens, but honestly, she just could win the battle. These types of things it's one day at a time, and it could turn on a dime, one way or another. I don't know much about TB though, if it's curable or if you can live with it. That's probably what caused her condition.
Sounds like they are taking really good care of her so make sure everyone wears robes/masks/gloves, and if they're sick stay away.
Good luck...will send a prayer your way.
2007-03-02 07:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im really sorry for what you are dealing with and I had a grandma that just passed away. Truth is there is no answer to this and you can pray but try not to do it too much, for you will be wasting your time (seriously) but instead be with her spend time with her talk to her try to know as much about her as you possibly can before she passes on. I regretted not doing that but althoughl I found alot more about her from my cousins I regret not having the time just sitting down and really talking to her. Dont be sad for her, just know that she lived a good life and shes even a great grandma and let her know that you love her even in the most simplest way like saying hello...
2007-03-02 09:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...there's always a chance someone can make it through anything.
However,78 is a long life. Even if your great grandmother does pass,she's lived a nice,long time. And she's obviously well loved. I'll send a bit of hopeful,good energy your way. And if you're christian? feel free to pray. If not? Do what you feel is comfortable,religion wise. Even if whatever diety you believe in doesn't decide to grant your prayers/wishes...well,it'll be a comfort to yourself,and your great grandmother would probably appreciate the sentiment.
2007-03-02 08:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel sad,I thing she has good chance to survive for this round..I think the water in her lung is due to pleural effusion due to TB infection .Pul.TB usually are chronic condition except some rare case.Active TB patient put in isolated room(with negative pressure) are standard practice,not mean very sick.If she has no other chronic condition such as chf,kidney disease,diabetic or cancer.She will go through this stage.78 years old female is not consider very old .Female can live much longer then male.In us we have much advance health care system.Trust her physicians.
2007-03-02 14:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by brother3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, Sweetie, on how bad the TB is, and what her underlying health was like before this illness. I've seen people recover well after getting fluid tapped from their lungs, and get better from TB as well. Is she on a ventilator? If she's not, her prognosis is better because it means she's not too sick to breathe on her own. If she is, she could still recover, but possibly not. I'm sorry.
Prayers never hurt. And comfort from your family will help your grandma, your mom AND you. Take care.
2007-03-02 11:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by sandiemaye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish that I could tell you how things will unfold. Unfortunately I can't. She is very sick now because she is in isolation. It sounds like things are under control and the doctors are on top of this. This is a good thing because this increases the chances of her survival.
2007-03-02 07:21:42 · answer #7 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~ dazzi_4...
~ If she is strong willed... and no doubt IS... and provided the doctors are 'practicing' proper medicine and current technology, I'm sure she stands a very good chance of survival.
~ I would like to suggest that you make sure she is Born Again... and start a prayer chain for her...
~ ~ Lord... you are the great physician... we are praying right now for you to heal dazzi_4's great grandmother. We know she has seen many things in her seventy-eight years of life... we know that she is getting old... her body is getting tired... but if it's all the same to You, Lord, we ask that, if it is in Your good time and Your good will, that you would let great grandmother be free of her TB, which we know is curable... we thank you for having helped her get rid of the water in her lungs... which is a blessing to her... give her strength, Lord Jesus. Give us strength too, Lord, to understand what she is going through... to help her understand about her salvation. Thank You, Jesus, we pray in Your holy name, Amen.
2007-03-02 07:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by James N 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
best thing you can do is pray for her. If it's God's will she'll survive, but if it's not know that her suffering is over and that she's at peace. God bless and have faith. Try to be strong for your mother
2007-03-02 07:17:13 · answer #9 · answered by craig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can anyone possibly answer this??
There are many factors involved here, plus age plus possible infection etc.
I'm sure your grandma will do her best to make it through this.
Support your mum, she needs you now. Maybe cook her some dinner..
All the best
2007-03-02 07:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by Aussie mum 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋