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It's a vicious circle .... we need mum to lie on her side more to help with the pressure sores (at base of spine) but the pain from the cancer means she lies on her back.
I rang Macmillan for an extra visit 3 weeks ago because I was concerned about pain but she didn't do anything. But GP rang me about something else and I explained to him that the problem was the Macmillan wouldn't increase pain relief cos we weren't getting full dose of tramadol down her. There isn't enough hours in the day...
I am writing this blog for anyone who is about to have surgery and are worried.
I had a large basal cell carcinoma removed from my temple region of my head 2 weeks ago. The procedure was completely pain free, just stings a bit when the local anaesthetic is administered. Post op I had a black eye for a few days, but survived on the odd over the counter pain killer.
My story starts about 2 years ago when a tiny pimple appeared on the side of my head. I thought nothing of this and just gave it the...
I'll try and write this daily, hope it helps. I had lots of problems with basic stuff I couldn't find the answers too - this is my first experience of caring.
Mum started hallucinating on Saturday night ... really weird stuff, it was terrifying as we thought she was close to death. No MacMillan support at weekends and we won't ring GTD as the one time we did ring them the horrid doctor had mum in tears. Monday morning we rang MacMillan to be told our nurse was on holiday, so rang GP...
OK, so i know this isnt a blog update, but i love a bargain and being on no pay cant really afford anything.Plus i know getting a bargain or just treating myself can always make me feel better so want to spread some joy.
I am a following of the deal sites and today this one appeared and i just couldnt resist ordering some free knickers from Marks and Spencers
http://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers/10-lingerie-voucher-no-minimum-spend-m-s-collect-store-1220416
Basically there is a code for £10 off...
Morning all...
Having been off for most of this year poorly. My currect sick note ends at the end of this month, which will be right when treatment begins. (i say hopefully)
However i feel pretty good in my self so tomorrow i am at the doctors to see if she will sign me back on to work.
Work have been pretty good and have said that they are happy for me to go back, but I have to be assessed by their doctors to see if they will allow me to work through treatment, and if needs be they will be...
Just a brief update.
Pat is holding on and is able to nod, head shake, hand squeeze and knows we are there. He has had a Physio assessment and they have agreed for OTs to start some very basic rehab like washing his face with his unaffected hand. Although his outcome may be poor, because he has good understanding of his situation I think this is appropriate to give him some quality of life, for however long that is. I cannot think of anything worse than knowing what is going on and feeling that...
This household is wiped out. First it was sickness, came out of nowhere and now it's full blown colds with horrible coughs. On Sunday went to see my Aunt, she has a headache she can't get rid off and can't sleep. Grief is strange. Grandma's bungalow is at the corner of my Aunt's street, you can see it looking out of her windows. I stood there for ages on Sunday, I could see my Grandma waving at me and smiling. It was lovely to see that in my mind. I wished it was still for real mind you. My Dad can...
Those of you who don't know, my mate Picko is terminal with cancer caused by Von Hippel Landau disease which is a gentic illness that causes cancers to kick off all over. One year ago last Christmas he was back in the joint with one of his episodes and finished up on an ear nose and throat ward because that was the only bed they had available. One of the nurses said to him "Don't know what you are doing here - you are terminal and should be in a hospice." Charming.
The consultant...
Day 1 of 4th Cycle
So, the last 5 days of chemotherapy, are upon me. These will be the hardest physically, but the easiest mentally, as I know It's all over soon.
Feeling very fatigued, weak and a little dizzy and nauseas.....but all this should be gone, for good, in a couple of weeks or so.
