Last nite while getting out of the bathtub, I fainted and fell really hard. I have a podium bath and scratched all my leg (it looks more like a burn than a scratch)
I've had 2 pulmonary embolisms (Febuary and May) and I had to take blood thinning meds since then. The dosage wasn't right so suddenly I suffer from anemia (my red blood cell count is only 65 should be 120).
My daughter knows I have anemia and she's been helping me alot. By the way, she's 18. She worries alot and I only told my husband I had fainted he wants me to tell my daughter, but I'm afraid it's going to upset her even more.
Should I tell her or not?
2007-10-25 14:37:09 · 13 answers · asked by natdufour4030 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Here's the thing: Secrets are more ominous. Those who are left out tend to write their own reality, which can be even scarier.
You have to tell her. She needs to know what your condition is, and the best way to help you if you go down again.
If she finds you unconscious and no one else is home, she needs to make sure you're breathing and then go call 911...if all else fails, she can call 911 and leave the phone off the hook, and they'll send assistance.
Oh, she needs to be able to treat bleeding too...since you're on thinners and anemic.
2007-10-25 14:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had anemia and because my IRON levels were down I was fainting usually in public at least once a week. Eat iron rich foods or take iron tablets. Tell your doc not your daughter since shes prone to worry
2007-10-25 21:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by cats mother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a daughter who was kept in the dark about most things I can tell you it causes endless questions and confusion. To not let your daughter know assumes she can't cope. Tell her the truth - give her all of the facts so she understands then doesn't need to worry. If she comes home and finds you dead and is unprepared she will suffer shock and be angry that she didn't know what was going on.
Treat people as if they are competant and they will be.
2007-10-25 22:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by flip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter is no longer a child. She's old enough to help you through this medical episode, she's old enough to be told your whole medical history. I think that if she found out you kept this info from her, she would be hurt that you didn't think you could trust her to deal with it.
You raised a good kid who knows that her mom needs her right now and she is stepping up. Let her in on all your issues. Yes she'll worry, but she'll deal with it by knowing that her mom is doing all she can to get herself well again. That means get yourself to the doctor's immediately to get your iron under control. Wishing you well.
2007-10-25 22:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Maureen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be honest with your daughter. You can tell her calmly and reassure her you will seek out medical advice about the fainting to prevent it happening again. I hope your health is on the improve soon. All the best.
2007-10-25 23:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Mim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If nothing came of the episode then don't worry her needlessley, so long as she is aware of your condition and can help you if she is there when it happens again.
You fainted probably from a dropin blood pressure as you got up from the tub. just do it slower next time.
2007-10-25 21:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon, i really do think you should tell the doctor as soon as possible...
Telling your daughter isn't going to hurt her... tell her if you want... but you need to take care of your health, and call the doctor first thing in the morning.
Taking care of YOU is also taking care of your family.... that's what mom's do.
hugs
2007-10-25 21:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every good daughter would worry about their mother when they faint. But I would be really pissed if my mom had fainted and didn't tell me and something worse happened to her. Tell her..Why keep it a secret?
2007-10-25 21:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by Pixie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need to tell her. If she should find you passed out, she will be aware that you do have fainting spells. Inform her of what she should do, your life may depend on it.
2007-10-25 22:30:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's been taking care of you as you say, then it would only be fair to tell her. Explain to her that it was nothing serious (if it was nothing serious) and that you're okay. That way if it happens again, she's not extremely freaked out about it.
2007-10-25 21:41:21 · answer #10 · answered by A Red Loo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋