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Offline bear60

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Bob attacked Paramedics
« on: April 27, 2011, 11:03:11 am »
We had a call from Steve last night that Bob was found on the floor of his kitchen sitting with a blank stare, a bump on his head, unresponsive.  When the para medics came, he attacked them.  Finally sudued, he was taken to the hospital.
We are afraid it could be •Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), a viral infection of the brain.
This is what took our friend Jim a couple of years ago.
But until something concrete is known thats just speculation.
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2011, 11:11:28 am »
I hope not, Joel.  That is indeed bad news....

Sending up prayers and well-wishes for your friend....

Alan   :-*
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2011, 01:04:01 pm »
Damn Joel, that doesn't sound good at all.  I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts.
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2011, 01:17:50 pm »
Joel , I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for the best .
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 02:10:30 pm »
Oh my! I'm very sorry to hear that.  :(
Sending well wishes and positive thought to Bob and Steve and you. ;) :-*
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 02:30:33 pm »
 ??? Joel, that's not very good news the PML, my last BF died of that in about 3 days NOT GOOD  ???
let's hope that isn't what's wrong w/ him, hoping he pulls thur  ;)
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2011, 05:47:54 pm »
So sorry to hear this, Joel.  Here's hoping for the best.
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2011, 09:04:32 pm »
Oh God no! not good news.  I hope it it's something else

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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2011, 01:11:41 am »
Hang in there man...I hope it turns out better than you are thinking.
All the best during these difficult days!
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2011, 09:39:23 am »
Hey Joel,

I hope it isn't PML. I will send positive energy for Bob and Steve.
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2011, 05:22:35 am »
Hey Joel,

I'm wondering if you've heard anything about Bob?  I hope he's doing well.
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2011, 04:03:02 pm »
Hi Betty...
Yes.
Kurt and I were in Hudson New Yiork over the weekend but kept up with Bob on Facebook.
Her is the latest entry.
"Bob Update: Off Vent. Still lethargic, able to talk a bit tho hard,  and garbled a bit. Lingering effect of the sedative which is not cleared as fast with the kidney disease. Dialysis treatment this afternoon may help that. All in all, steady progress." quote Don
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2011, 04:23:48 pm »
Geeze, poor guy. :-\
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2011, 04:27:40 pm »
Joel, was it the PML? or something else?  ???
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Offline bear60

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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2011, 10:55:24 am »
Dennis...
I dont think there has been a real diagnosis.  Docs are still just responding to his symptoms.

Joel
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2011, 11:04:21 am »
Dennis...
I dont think there has been a real diagnosis.  Docs are still just responding to his symptoms.

Joel

Ok well, if bob is breathing on his own, and he's up & alert, that is a very good sign  ;)  
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2011, 10:28:29 am »
My thoughts are with Bob.

I'm glad he has friends like you Joel.

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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2011, 06:04:37 am »
Dear Joel,

So sorry to hear this news, and I hope the news that follows is helpfull
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2011, 04:08:51 pm »
Well, for the moment, Bob has been transferred to BrynMawr Rehab.  This is good news and hopefully he will continue to recover.
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2011, 04:29:35 pm »
Well, for the moment, Bob has been transferred to BrynMawr Rehab.  This is good news and hopefully he will continue to recover.

Great Joel, Thanks for the update, that is good news  ;)
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #20 on: May 10, 2011, 08:17:29 am »
Update:
Bob has been released from rehab and is at home.
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #21 on: May 10, 2011, 09:44:43 am »
Update:
Bob has been released from rehab and is at home.

GREAT Joel  :) so he made parole huh  ;D this is an old RN nursing joke hubby-man used to say when any male patient get's outta the hospital  :D "he made parole"  ;D
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #22 on: May 10, 2011, 05:04:38 pm »
thanks for the update! ;) Did you ever hear whether any diagnosis had been made? Poor Bob, so many problems this past year or two, but he does keep coming right back - so kudos to Bob! ;D
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #23 on: May 10, 2011, 05:57:41 pm »
Good to hear ,hope progress continues
take care
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2011, 12:09:58 pm »
Mikie...
He had a seizure of some sort, fell down a flight of stairs and exhibited signs of having had a stroke, because he lost some motor control and speech. But in the end, he was sent home with no diagnosis.
Just goes to show you, doctors arent miracle makers.
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Re: Bob attacked Paramedics
« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2011, 12:14:38 pm »
Just goes to show you, doctors arent miracle makers.
that's why they say they are "practicing medicine"
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