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29. I'm so sorry. Praying he improves quickly and will be able to return home soon. Kidney problems

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 10:52 AM

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including UTIs can result in what are usually just temporary symptoms of delirium/agitation and worsening dementia, but with treatment for the infection or other kidney problem that almost always reverses and the patient returns to the previous baseline.

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My heart is breaking.. [View all] Desert grandma 16 hrs ago OP

Laying here listening to Mr Maru breathe, I can't even imagine your suffering Maru Kitteh 15 hrs ago #1

I am so sorry this is happening, you both are in my thoughts irisblue 15 hrs ago #2

Healing vibes on the way to both of you. SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #3

I'm praying for both of you Desert Grandma JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #4

Please accept my deepest sympathy for what you are experiencing. NNadir 15 hrs ago #5

Sending you hugs and positive thoughts. alwaysinasnit 15 hrs ago #6

I'm glad you find comfort in reaching out here at DU. badhair77 14 hrs ago #7

Good positive thoughts & prayers coming your way 🙏 Raine 14 hrs ago #8

My dear Desert Grandma, holding you and your husband in love niyad 14 hrs ago #9

Sending you both peace and strength. kairos12 14 hrs ago #10

I am so sorry you are going through this. Silver Gaia 14 hrs ago #11

I sympathize. My husband and I have had a long run together. calimary 14 hrs ago #12

💛 🧡 ❤️ Donkees 14 hrs ago #13

Something to ask the doctors Hannahcares 13 hrs ago #14

Sending good vibes malaise 13 hrs ago #15

Sending healing vibes and thoughts of hope purr-rat beauty 13 hrs ago #16

Sending hugs and strength democrank 13 hrs ago #17

I am so sorry. mgardener 13 hrs ago #18

I am sending healing vibes your way. OldBaldy1701E 13 hrs ago #19

I am so sorry that you and your husband are going through this. brer cat 12 hrs ago #20

(((gentle hug)))🫂 mwmisses4289 12 hrs ago #21

I'm so sorry...please try to stay as positive as you can. LuckyCharms 11 hrs ago #22

Dearest Desert Grandma, lark 9 hrs ago #23

Vibes to him and you and your loved ones. applegrove 9 hrs ago #24

Sending prayers for you, he, and justaprogressive 9 hrs ago #25

I am so sorry. 😞 Arazi 9 hrs ago #26

Oh Desert Grandma... CousinIT 9 hrs ago #27

please know markie 8 hrs ago #28

I'm so sorry. Praying he improves quickly and will be able to return home soon. Kidney problems highplainsdem 8 hrs ago #29

Hugs to you, and prayers and healing vibes for your husband Jilly_in_VA 8 hrs ago #30

I am so sorry this is happening Bettie 8 hrs ago #31

Sending my healing vibes to YOU and your Husband!! bluestarone 7 hrs ago #32

Brutal Cirsium 7 hrs ago #33

Sending prayers for you both. LoisB 7 hrs ago #34

OMGOSH Desert Grandma, prayers, positive vibes, positive energy love and hugs. a kennedy 7 hrs ago #35

Wishing you the best at this difficult time (may you have many more precious moments together). waterwatcher123 7 hrs ago #36

Don't give up! LatteLady 7 hrs ago #37

I prayed for you both. Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #38

Please don't forget to care for yourself JoseBalow 6 hrs ago #39

I am so sorry 🙏🙏 I lost my husband who was my best friend 5 years ago. I miss him every day. Sending hugs and prayers TommieMommy 6 hrs ago #40

That's awful Wicked Blue 6 hrs ago #41

Sending healing vibes KT2000 5 hrs ago #42

Wishing you both comfort and recovery mahina 5 hrs ago #43

So sorry to hear this... haele 5 hrs ago #44

He is lucky to have you, and you, him. Festivito 4 hrs ago #45

Steroids ms.pamela 4 hrs ago #46

Sending good vibes to you & your husband MustLoveBeagles 4 hrs ago #47

Keep up the fight.........NC popsdenver 4 hrs ago #48

Just this... Marie Marie 3 hrs ago #49

I am so very sorry, Desert grandma Grim Chieftain 3 hrs ago #50

Sending prayers cate94 2 hrs ago #51

my virtual arms are around you, Desert grandma UpInArms 2 hrs ago #52

You are in our thoughts and we're rooting for you and your husband! SouthernOregonDem 1 hr ago #53

Wishing you and your husband B.See 1 hr ago #54

Prayers and positive vibes coming your way. Doodles 1 hr ago #55

I'm sending love to both of you. Hope22 1 hr ago #56

Sending healing vibes and hugs to you. virgdem 47 min ago #57

Kidney infection can cause dementia symptoms - be sure they check for this. Liberty Belle 21 min ago #58

I am sorry for this Desert grandma..... peacebuzzard 18 min ago #59

Life can be so hard DownriverDem 6 min ago #60