My Grandpa is very sick?!
Question: My Grandpa is very sick.?
ok well my grandpa had a stroke and now the Doctors are saying that he will die within the week. My question is has anyone had a situation like this where the Docs have been wrong. Not just that if he does go how can i deal with it, going through the funeral process and stuff. im already very upset how can i control my emotion at the funeral if the Docs are right.?Health Question & Answer
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First, I'm sorry to hear about your Grandpa. That's very stressful and sad, and can definitely be hard to deal with. As far as the doctors, there is always a chance that they're wrong (they don't know everything), but often they've seen enough similar cases to know what the odds are. If they've told you that he will likely die within the week, then they feel pretty certain that he is going to die soon. It may not be exactly a week, but it's probably pretty unlikely that he will still be around for a long time. Again, I'm sorry to hear this.
If you're really having trouble dealing with this, you may want to find people to talk to. Parents are usually good for this, but your parents may also be stressed out and upset at the loss of your grandpa. If you're still in school, there may be a school counselor you could talk to. Otherwise, if you're feeling truly overwhelmed or having trouble with your daily life because you're so sad, you might want to find a counselor, even for a little while, to help you cope. It's OK to cry at the funeral. If you think you're going to have a really hard time, then maybe you could bring a friend along to provide support.Health Question & Answer
If you're really having trouble dealing with this, you may want to find people to talk to. Parents are usually good for this, but your parents may also be stressed out and upset at the loss of your grandpa. If you're still in school, there may be a school counselor you could talk to. Otherwise, if you're feeling truly overwhelmed or having trouble with your daily life because you're so sad, you might want to find a counselor, even for a little while, to help you cope. It's OK to cry at the funeral. If you think you're going to have a really hard time, then maybe you could bring a friend along to provide support.Health Question & Answer
Twice my dad (cancer patient) was told he had 3 months live. He lived 5.5 years longer, and died only because the doctor gave him the wrong medicine - his cancer was basically cured, and they were treating him for degenerating kidneys.
People outlive their doctors estimates all the time, often for unknown reasons. If your grandpa is a fighter, it's likely he could beat the odds. If he feels he's lived a good and peaceful life, he may choose not to fight off the inevitable.
Death is a part of life. Just know that if he does pass away, he's in a better place and is no longer sick or in pain.Health Question & Answer
People outlive their doctors estimates all the time, often for unknown reasons. If your grandpa is a fighter, it's likely he could beat the odds. If he feels he's lived a good and peaceful life, he may choose not to fight off the inevitable.
Death is a part of life. Just know that if he does pass away, he's in a better place and is no longer sick or in pain.Health Question & Answer
Doctors have been wrong many times with this type of diagnosis. They are absolutely right that your grandfather will die, but when is the real question. If your grandpa has been taking statin drugs, this leads to stroke. It's why stroke has risen to the the number 3 killer position of Americans today.
Cholesterol is responsible for taking fatty acids to a damaged inflamed area in the body. When you reduce the cholesterol, you reduce the amount of LDL Cholesterol in the body and these inflammation sites do not get repaired, leaving the arteries thinner, open to stroke.
Doctors chase the symptoms and treat them with drugs, without ever finding or fixing the "root causes" of disease. If you have a high TSH reading, they give you thyroid medication. Yes, this lowers the TSH reading, but now the medication has to be taken the rest of your life because you didn't find the "root cause" of your thyroid problem, just treated the symptom. High blood pressure can be due to a hormone the vascular system in the body produces that constricts the blood vessels. What's causing that.? Instead, the doctors prescribe a medication that suppresses the production of that hormone. This is not making you healthy, it's make believe health. It's treating a symptom, not the "root cause."
Yes, I would listen to the doctors, but it sounds like they have given up, as they often do because their knowledge is limited. It may be too late, but never, ever give up. I would have your grandpa go see a nutritional therapist and see if they can help with nutrition. As far out as that may sound, nutritionist are focused on making the body healthy.
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Cholesterol is responsible for taking fatty acids to a damaged inflamed area in the body. When you reduce the cholesterol, you reduce the amount of LDL Cholesterol in the body and these inflammation sites do not get repaired, leaving the arteries thinner, open to stroke.
Doctors chase the symptoms and treat them with drugs, without ever finding or fixing the "root causes" of disease. If you have a high TSH reading, they give you thyroid medication. Yes, this lowers the TSH reading, but now the medication has to be taken the rest of your life because you didn't find the "root cause" of your thyroid problem, just treated the symptom. High blood pressure can be due to a hormone the vascular system in the body produces that constricts the blood vessels. What's causing that.? Instead, the doctors prescribe a medication that suppresses the production of that hormone. This is not making you healthy, it's make believe health. It's treating a symptom, not the "root cause."
Yes, I would listen to the doctors, but it sounds like they have given up, as they often do because their knowledge is limited. It may be too late, but never, ever give up. I would have your grandpa go see a nutritional therapist and see if they can help with nutrition. As far out as that may sound, nutritionist are focused on making the body healthy.
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The Drs. make mistakes sometimes. It depends on how strong your grandpa is. It is very hard to survive a stroke and even if he did, he could be paralyzed or not be able to talk. If he dies, don't be afraid to show your emotion. Grief is perfectly normal and healthy. If you hold it back, it can be harmful. Talk to your family about how you feel. Alway remember your Grandpa and the wonderful times you had with him.
I hope your Grandpa will be OK.Health Question & Answer
I hope your Grandpa will be OK.Health Question & Answer
Yes, I have certainly heard situations of where the doctor says someone does not have long and they completely recover and live a much longer healthy life. I think you just have to rely on your faith and and pray.. I pray all goes with with your grandfather..Health Question & Answer