Jaundice - Bilirubin levels

Hi Tedders

Good to hear from you again but sorry to hear of jaundice and fluid retention.

My husband experienced ascites which is a build up of fluid in the space around the organs in the abdomen and is quite common in PC. He had the fluid drained a couple of times in hospital. It was a straight forward process and gave him some relief. Your GP or specialist nurse should be able to help.

Squeaky

Hi Squeaky

thanks for your reply squeaky. It’s a bit more reassuring to hear from someone with experience that the fluid drainage was straight forward. I guess because of gravity it’s going to the feet as well as tummy. Hopefully if at some stage the tummy is drained it will make a difference to his feet as these are now quite swollen. Thanks again 

Hi Tedders

Don't wait too long before seeking assistance as it can be very tiring and annoying.

Squeaky

Hi tedders

Just wanted to add to Squeaky’s post that my mum had this several times also, I think it’s quite normal with PC. Hope it’s sorted quickly x

Thanks kate we are seeing GP and hospice regularly so hopefully will get it sorted soon