Need some positive thoughts and prayers, please.

As many of you know, my husband is currently in Iraq. He e-mailed me saying that he has some kind of infection in his knee. That didn't alarm me until he went on to say that it is discolored and kind of purple. THAT alarmed me. They put him on antibiotics and are monitoring it right now. I asked him if he felt sick. He said, "Yeah, I feel kind of warm." When I asked if they took his temperature, he said, "No, they don't have that equipment on this base."

O.K., it was here my mind said, :wtf: No access to a simple theremometer? <sigh> Anyway, if it doesn't clear up, they will send him to Germany to find out what is going on. I know, I know, they should be sending him NOW, which is what I told him to say tomorrow when he goes back.

In the meantime, would you please send some positive thought and prayers our direction? Sickness can be just as lethal to a soldier as other things. Thanks so much!

:hug:

We need all we can get!

that's likely the best thing that has happened to him. He'll be safe there.

It's amazing that they don't have a thermometer, but if he's on antibiotics, I'm sure he'll be OK. A danger sign would be discoloration in the veins and striations heading to the heart. I trust he's had a Tetanus booster.

Don't worry too much and keep us posted.

I was thinking the same thing about the veins and striations. Don't know about the Tetanus booster, but I'm sure they did that in training (I hope)

I will keep you posted, thanks! :hi:

Hope its not too serious. :hug:

Me, too!

and all the good karma you and your family need.

DU'er support is much appreciated!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

Wow! I had no idea that my medicine cabinet was better equipped than the US army! :shrug:

And, yeah, I know, makes you wonder where all that tax money is going! :eyes:

husband and for you. :hug:

I appreciate them very much!

:hug:

And I'll join you in a hearty :wtf: over the thermometer thing.

And I guess that will be one more thing to add to his care package! :D

please keep us updated!! :hug:

I will definitely keep my DU family in the know!

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

I truly appreciate it!

I love your sig by the way.

And, um....thank you! :)

And may he come home, very, very soon. :hug:

He is supposed to be home on leave in March, home for good in June or July.

Hope he gets to come home soon and in 1 piece with all his pieces there.

Me, too!

I hope he gets well soon.

Khash.

I will keep you all posted!

Except mine to your husband for his courage and commitment. (And your bravery too - it must be agonizing to have him gone and to worry if he's OK.) I just wish we treated our soldiers better.

Khash.

I am so lucky to have such a great DU family!

May God guide all those who are treating him, and may he heal speedily.

I appreciate it soooo much!

and your husband. I hope he heals quickly.

Huge, huge, hugs:hug:

And hugs are great too! :)

you and your husband! I will keep him in my prayers and hope the infection clears up QUICKLY!!

aA

aka
kesha

And me, too!

I'm so flustered I don't know what to say about nobody having a thermometer. Jeez!

:hug: ...hopefully he gets that cleared up with no more snafus like that.

That is definitely one thing I would never have thought they would be without. But it's the military, go figure!

Good fucking grief, they don't have equipment to take his temperature?

what the fuck is wrong with this country???

And I wonder the very same thing myself! :)

and I'm saying prayers for him. Here's a :hug: for you. Let us know when you hear more.

And I will for sure!

Or woman. If your husband's in the Guard, call your governor.

Don't let up. Don't let the bastards neglect him.

Go get 'em. Never give up.

Redstone

I am getting in touch with my Rep. on Monday. He is a Dem and an Iraq war vet (nice!)

Unfortunately, my governor is Mitch Daniels, but it was a nice thought.

I know my Rep. will know who to call.

Redstone

Best of luck to your husband.

That's why I turn to DU!

:hug:

This is one great group of people here!

It's hard enough to be worried about one's spouse - it must be absolutely wrenching to be worried when he's that far away and in those types of surroundings. I know most people here don't know me yet but I still think the situation warrants it: :hug:

Keep us updated, please.

And I hope to get to know you better in the future! :hi:

~sending healing vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I know they will get through!

Update when you can

Will be thinking about you and yours
:hug:

And I will update - actually waiting on a call right now (after 2nd trip to his base's doctor)

heals soon.

I'm behind on my thank-yous!

:hug:

:)

you in my thoughts and prayers, and hoping all turns out well.

I appreciate it!

I will be sending him my thoughts and vibes! :hug:

He can use all he can get!

you can pm me his info and i can put his name in our churchs episcopal flyer. Only if it helps. Than i can scan it and send it to your email. Let me know if this is acceptable. Hang in there and best possible white light Danny.

That is perfectly acceptable! Every little bit helps!

My God keep him, and God bless Him for serving his country.

I truly appreciate it!

Keep us posted on his condition. And thank him for serving. God bless.