[TrappedInLiberalHell]

They did a lumbar puncture, which they cultured, to rule out meningitis and encephalitis. I believe they did an MRI of his brain, and that revealed micro-strokes that weren't recent, but nothing big. He was revealed to be a Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetic. Other comorbid conditions were high blood pressure and rapid pulse. It was very frustrating hearing about all these tests being run, and learning nothing. Not unlike watching Anthrax spread through our postal system, while the authorities still have no idea who is doing it.

[FITZ]

Other comorbid conditions were high blood pressure and rapid pulse.

Is your father on high blood pressure medicine? If the dosages are too high, it can have some pretty bad effects. We thought a lady at work got sudden alzheimers because she got very confused and they'd find her wandering around lost, she was checked out and it was just from the medications she was on for her blood pressure and they changed the drug and she got better. I'd make sure to get a second opinion.

[PennsylvaniaMom]

If there is a larger, teaching-type hospital in the vacinity I would strongly suggest getting a second, third or fourth opinion there. The ministrokes suggest that he should be closely examined/tested by a nuerologist. Good luck.

It sounds as though you are being challenged on all fronts...take care, and I hope your plans for your hike work out. You need a break.

PaMom

[dagnabit]

Sorry about you dad, that rapid pulse could be his thyroid.