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nitpicked

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4. I initially chose the pick-up option

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 30, 2023, 07:00 PM

Jan 2023

But then more strangeness happened, so I altered that to call for medics.

First the husky firefighters (complete with big rig) did the extraction, then the ambulance crew showed up...

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If a family member suddenly is sick and acts strange [View all] nitpicked Jan 2023 OP

I'm glad they are in the hospital and that you are getting the rest you need after that night. Maraya1969 Jan 2023 #1

I initially chose the pick-up option nitpicked Jan 2023 #4

Our local clinic says to never even try to pick up an adult... you can damage yourself. Call. 911 Karadeniz Jan 2023 #2

Ow Ow Ow nitpicked Jan 2023 #6

Yes, if there's any question, anyone can call 911 and get their advice on whether an ambulance pnwmom Jan 2023 #3

I did call the medical plan nitpicked Jan 2023 #5

My girlfriend of 18 years Riverman100 Jan 2023 #7

I'm so sorry for your loss, Riverman100. And sorry that the police check failed to help her. nt pnwmom Jan 2023 #8

It's not whining. It's truth. Very sorry for your loss Riverman. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #10

You aren't whining Rebl2 Jan 2023 #11

So sorry here too. Duppers Jan 2023 #13

Same same for a UTI. Especially for older folks. keithbvadu2 Jan 2023 #9

good on you . i have afib, (rapid heart rate .) when heart takes off doing 140 AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #12

There are times to call the paramedics no matter what the other person says Warpy Jan 2023 #14