Is it the end? How do you know?

Hello Zoey, it sounds to me as if you need medical advice. I would suggest ringing NHS 111 this evening. 

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Hello Zoey (Zoey88) 

I am so sorry to read your post - I have just come back online, having been out this afternoon.

I agree with the post above from Worriedwife you need to call 111 now and once you have had a response from them our support line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) for some support for yourself and dad.

I don't know what 111 will advise but contact with your GP is essential first thing in the morning and let them know of the circumstances.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thank you. We tried 111 but they weren’t really able to offer much help but will contact the GP first thing and following this the support line. Thank you. 

Hi Zoey88 

I’ve just read your profile, your dad has had so much treatment in the last three months. Radiotherapy and he’s just finished chemo . Hormone treatment in the mix as well and you say he’s had several infections. He could be really suffering with the side effects of all of this treatment and the infections. He really needs the blood tests done as well as that will say a lot about his levels, I can imagine they are all over the place and really low. He’s probably panicking as well because he must feel really sick and nauseous and incredibly weak. As worried wife has suggested you need to contact 111/ Gp and get some help. Meanwhile you need to keep him hydrated, get him to nibble biscuits , ginger are good for sickness and chicken broth is easier to stomach. I don’t think it’s the end, he’s really been through the mill and it’s possible he could have another infection because his blood count must be really low . 
Phone his GP surgery and if he deteriorates phone an ambulance. 

please let us know how he’s gets on. 
L x 

Hello Zoey88 .

I am sorry to hear about your dad and it must be horrible to see him suffering. Antibiotics start working straight away but it can take 2/3 days before you start feeling better and this assumes that the bug is susceptible to it in the first place. The doctor should be able to get an antibiotic screen done which identifies the most effective ones. The oramorph should provide some relief quickly so if your dad is not getting any benefit from it then you need to speak to the GP. My husband has been given Fentanyl patches which give him some relief. A precaution with these drugs is that he should not take anything with codeine in it. I agree with Lorraine that a blood test can tell a lot so try and get one taken at the same time as the Prostap injection, if not sooner.

Hydration is important plus anything you can get down him little and often, especially protein - scrambled eggs/omelette, soups with lentils, Greek yoghurt, banana, fish. Keep it soft as the chemo will have affected the gut and he needs to get it back into balance.