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Jilly_in_VA

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30. Hugs to you, and prayers and healing vibes for your husband

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 12:22 PM

Feb 7

This old nurse knows that steroids, whether in long or short term use, can cause some nasty side effects in the elderly, including but not limited to delirium, combativeness, increase in dementia, and similar mental effects. Here's hoping that the decrease and eventual discontinuation of them will have the desired effect and that your husband can come home soon!

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My heart is breaking.. [View all] Desert grandma Feb 7 OP

Laying here listening to Mr Maru breathe, I can't even imagine your suffering Maru Kitteh Feb 7 #1

I am so sorry this is happening, you both are in my thoughts irisblue Feb 7 #2

Healing vibes on the way to both of you. SheltieLover Feb 7 #3

I'm praying for both of you Desert Grandma JMCKUSICK Feb 7 #4

Please accept my deepest sympathy for what you are experiencing. NNadir Feb 7 #5

Sending you hugs and positive thoughts. alwaysinasnit Feb 7 #6

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

Good positive thoughts & prayers coming your way 🙏 Raine Feb 7 #8

My dear Desert Grandma, holding you and your husband in love niyad Feb 7 #9

Sending you both peace and strength. kairos12 Feb 7 #10

I am so sorry you are going through this. Silver Gaia Feb 7 #11

I sympathize. My husband and I have had a long run together. calimary Feb 7 #12

💛 🧡 ❤️ Donkees Feb 7 #13

Something to ask the doctors Hannahcares Feb 7 #14

Sending good vibes malaise Feb 7 #15

Sending healing vibes and thoughts of hope purr-rat beauty Feb 7 #16

Sending hugs and strength democrank Feb 7 #17

I am so sorry. mgardener Feb 7 #18

I am sending healing vibes your way. OldBaldy1701E Feb 7 #19

I am so sorry that you and your husband are going through this. brer cat Feb 7 #20

(((gentle hug)))🫂 mwmisses4289 Feb 7 #21

I'm so sorry...please try to stay as positive as you can. LuckyCharms Feb 7 #22

Dearest Desert Grandma, lark Feb 7 #23

Vibes to him and you and your loved ones. applegrove Feb 7 #24

Sending prayers for you, he, and justaprogressive Feb 7 #25

I am so sorry. 😞 Arazi Feb 7 #26

Oh Desert Grandma... CousinIT Feb 7 #27

please know markie Feb 7 #28

I'm so sorry. Praying he improves quickly and will be able to return home soon. Kidney problems highplainsdem Feb 7 #29

Hugs to you, and prayers and healing vibes for your husband Jilly_in_VA Feb 7 #30

I am so sorry this is happening Bettie Feb 7 #31

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

Brutal Cirsium Feb 7 #33

Sending prayers for you both. LoisB Feb 7 #34

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

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

Don't give up! LatteLady Feb 7 #37

I prayed for you both. Joinfortmill Feb 7 #38

Please don't forget to care for yourself JoseBalow Feb 7 #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 Feb 7 #40

That's awful Wicked Blue Feb 7 #41

Sending healing vibes KT2000 Feb 7 #42

Wishing you both comfort and recovery mahina Feb 7 #43

So sorry to hear this... haele Feb 7 #44

He is lucky to have you, and you, him. Festivito Feb 7 #45

Steroids ms.pamela Feb 7 #46

Sending good vibes to you & your husband MustLoveBeagles Feb 7 #47

Keep up the fight.........NC popsdenver Feb 7 #48

Just this... Marie Marie Feb 7 #49

I am so very sorry, Desert grandma Grim Chieftain Feb 7 #50

Sending prayers cate94 Feb 7 #51

my virtual arms are around you, Desert grandma UpInArms Feb 7 #52

You are in our thoughts and we're rooting for you and your husband! SouthernOregonDem Feb 7 #53

Wishing you and your husband B.See Feb 7 #54

Prayers and positive vibes coming your way. Doodles Feb 7 #55

I'm sending love to both of you. Hope22 Feb 7 #56

Sending healing vibes and hugs to you. virgdem Feb 7 #57

Kidney infection can cause dementia symptoms - be sure they check for this. Liberty Belle Feb 7 #58

I am sorry for this Desert grandma..... peacebuzzard Feb 7 #59

Life can be so hard DownriverDem Feb 7 #60

I stopped and said a prayer for your husband and you. hamsterjill Feb 7 #61

I'm so sorry. Beacool Feb 7 #62

51 YEARS! Lemon Lyman Feb 7 #63

So sorry womanofthehills Feb 7 #64

I am so sorry for what you and your beloved husband are going through. HeartsCanHope Feb 7 #65

What you are dealing with is so hard, I know from experience with my wonderful husband. My heart goes out to you. MLAA Feb 8 #66

Latte Lady offers wise advice. summer_in_TX Feb 8 #67