There is no need to be aggressive toward her if she feels uncomfortable discussing her medications, but transparency is vital. Even if these specific drugs don't interact with anesthesia immediately, they play a crucial role when deciding on a general anesthetic—especially if there are any elevated liver enzyme levels to consider during recovery... A competent physician will view these medications just like any other prescription and won't judge you. If they do hold a prejudice, that is simply a reflection of their own lack of professionalism... Wishing you the best of luck with your surgery.
To be honest, even if we don't know his exact condition right now, based on what she said, the chances are slim... Does anyone know the cause of the sepsis? How severe is the stroke? I'm assuming it's ischemic, but did the doctor mention any brain bleeding? Is he on a ventilator? it really comes down to the skill of the ICU specialist treating him, but even they aren't Almighty, so... if you wouldn't mind trying to dig up some info and letting me know... good luck...
You should definitely head to a doctor, whether it’s the ER or your primary care physician, though I would personally suggest the emergency room. Once you explain the situation, any sensible doctor will order an X-ray with at least two views—AP and lateral—and perhaps an AP with an open mouth, though that requires a specific attachment that might not be necessary in your case. The next step would be visiting an orthopedic specialist with those X-rays to complete any further imaging required by their facility's specific protocols.
It is true that a 24-hour urine collection is required, but from my experience, patients like this should be hospitalized by day two while the sample is being gathered... I am not entirely sure why the process requires three full days of collection
You need to provide a fresh sample; specifically, collect it in the morning when you undergo your blood draw. This allows us to accurately measure cortisol levels over a two-day peak—once in the morning and once in the afternoon—to capture the natural periods of highest secretion. Old urine isn't useful because it serves as an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
First and foremost, please refrain from taking anything that hasn't been specifically prescribed by your doctor... I hope the other members won't take offense, but since my own experience helped me, I feel compelled to say that giving advice here doesn't necessarily help you. So many different conditions manifest themselves in similar ways, and no matter how well-intentioned or logical a layperson's advice might seem, you can't rely on it. It is almost certain that people don't understand the full scope of differential diagnosis or your specific medical history... Therefore, please see a physician immediately. I also believe it would be wise to schedule a consultation with a psychiatrist. That said, I don't think there is any reason to cancel your wedding, but you absolutely should not depend on forum advice without seeking professional medical guidance.
Yes, go see your doctor, but make sure they take a really thorough medical history—step by step—and perform a full physical exam before ordering an EKG. That should cover about 90% of the diagnostic work I know it can be tough to push a physician to be truly meticulous, but try to subtly hint that you aren't just some casual visitor wandering through the clinic hallways without cause... It could be hypoglycemia, a cardiac arrhythmia, low blood pressure, a psychogenic pre-syncope, some other psychological condition, or even anemia. Whatever it turns out to be, you need to find the root cause, because treating the symptoms alone is almost pointless
Headaches can be triggered by coffee, especially when paired with an increased heart rate. There are two main culprits here: stimulation of the autonomic nervous system and dehydration. The best remedy is rehydration (plenty of fluids) and cutting back on your caffeine intake. If you don't feel better afterward, or if your symptoms start getting worse, you should see a doctor immediately.
It shows liver involvement if you aren't experiencing any other symptoms. Infectious mononucleosis is the first thing that comes to mind, though I'm not entirely convinced that fits the clinical picture here
It really depends on the extent of the nerve trauma and the precision of the surgical repair. Assuming everything went smoothly, the outcome mostly rests on your own resilience and how well you respond to physical therapy. I would estimate about a year to be a reasonable timeframe...