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Posted 19 Mar 2016 at 21:30
Ah well, another infection, more antibiotics, the low doese ones haven't been scripted yet, so thank goodness for the out of hours doctor service. Lots of pain this time, although I did gently kick him when he was telling the doctor he was ok (he really isn't).

I must admit, infected urine stinks to high heaven, one sniff was enough for me today, straight on the phone, no messing this time.

No wonder he's been under the weather (ie bed bound) for the last couple of days. Only to be expected from what people here have said.

Cheers all

Devonmaid (I've stopped using my name as I noticed I'm easily found on the Internet and prefer not to be so visible) xx

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Posted 20 Mar 2016 at 00:50

At least you know what you're looking for now and can respond quickly. I hope it settles soon. I know what you mean about names - I have avoided using my real name for the same reason.

best wishes 

Rosy

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Posted 20 Mar 2016 at 22:34
Devon Maid?

Blast I am all confused know (I know it doesn't take much) you can just call me sugar from now onπŸ™ƒ. I knew that would make you smile.

You are obviously on to these UTI s like a magnet (oh how our lives change) . So understand the underhand kick when they say they are fine, what is it with some men they can be in agony and always tell the GP I am fine crazy. 😁 But we love them.

BFN

Julie X

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
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Posted 21 Mar 2016 at 09:27

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Devon Maid?
Blast I am all confused know (I know it doesn't take much) you can just call me sugar from now onπŸ™ƒ. I knew that would make you smile.
You are obviously on to these UTI s like a magnet (oh how our lives change) . So understand the underhand kick when they say they are fine, what is it with some men they can be in agony and always tell the GP I am fine crazy. 😁 But we love them.
BFN
Julie X

 

Don't we just, but God they can be frustrating at times eh!

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 24 Mar 2016 at 01:21

Hi Devonmaid,
just a little worried for you ... bad news for your brother now, on top of everything else?

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 24 Mar 2016 at 15:10
My brother (49) is having a CT scan next week as it's thought he has lung cancer, he's being fast tracked under the cancer referral scheme. He has weight loss, coughing up blood, shadows on the lung and has been poorly for five weeks now. It's very weird, the anti depressants mean I don't seem to feel anything much, it feels strange not to be on my knees with worry. I feel as though I'm heartless about it, maybe it's better this way Lyn. We will know for sure on Apr 4th.

J is recovering from his latest infection and is on the mend thank goodness.

Devonmaid

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Posted 24 Mar 2016 at 15:53

It might not be the anti-depressants love - just your head protecting your heart. Next week seems like forever but will arrive regardless - let us know.

Good news about J though x

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 24 Mar 2016 at 15:57

That's a real shock for you, Allison.

I do hope things turn out well for your brother.

There have been some remarkable stories of recovery from Lung Cancer in the past few years.

It's a very good thing that you're on anti-depressants. otherwise this could have been one blow too many for you.

 

Of course you're not heartless - anything but!

 

Your pills must be doing a good job in keeping you on an even keel after so many years of unremitting stress and worry.

I don't mind admitting, I pop the pills whenever I know I'm 'sinking' and they have helped enormously during bad times over the years.

 

Good to hear John is on the mend. Long may his recovery continue.

 

Stay positive,

 

 

George

x

 

 

 

User
Posted 26 Mar 2016 at 21:39
Oh Devonmaid,

I have only just seen this so apologise for not commenting sooner. Who was the wise guy that said lightening doesn't strike twice. This is a double whammy . I have everything crossed that this is a mistake and your brother is fine.

That old saying that G only gives us what we can bare is a load of old tosh.

Thinking of you , lots of love, Rosy has the blanket so I can't share it at the moment.

BFN

JulieX

Ps if you have any spare tabs going I could realy do with an out of body moment.πŸ˜‰

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
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Posted 27 Mar 2016 at 00:04
Hi Devonmaid,

I'm sorry to read about your brother, let's hope the results are good and it's something else causing his problems.

Anti-depressants have helped me cope better with life but do sometimes mean that I feel that I'm not showing the concern I should be showing about certain situations. But to be honest, not taking them would be far worse.

I do hope everything turns out ok, you don't deserve anything else to happen to add to your worries.

Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you both.

xx

User
Posted 27 Mar 2016 at 02:09

Hi Devonmaid

I am sending you the comfort blanket as it sounds like you need it.

Of course you are not heartless - as Lyn says you can only deal with so much at one time. Throughout David's illness we have had another serious issue (not illness) to deal with, and I have been very aware of the separate boxes in my head which I have only been able to open one at a time. I have felt that I must look as though I'm being very hard at times but it was the only way I could cope.

I am here in the middle of the night because I am now having to open 2 boxes at once and woke up with these thoughts banging around in my head. So my advice is compartmentalising the issues as you are, for as long as you can.

Lots of love

Rosy

Edited by member 27 Mar 2016 at 02:12  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 27 Mar 2016 at 11:10
DM

what a beautiful post from Rosy with great advice too.

You are not heartless at all, nothing could be further from the truth. You have been through so much more than many people know.

I am thinking of you

xx

Mo

User
Posted 27 Mar 2016 at 11:34

That comfort blanket has been on some journeys, its been here twice and its such a comfort.

I hope the news on your brother is the best it could possibly be.

Love to you both

Si xx

Don't deny the diagnosis; try to defy the verdict
User
Posted 27 Mar 2016 at 18:49

Difficult times but if anyone can cope it is you A. Let's hope the news you get is better than you are thinking but whatever happens you will continue to give the support you have done for John. Thinking of you all!

User
Posted 27 Mar 2016 at 21:32
I am totally amazed, but not surprised, to see Rosy post here. Despite everything that has happened you still have the generosity of spirit to support others. And my other friends, I nearly had a tear in my eye but don't seem to shed those at the moment (for which I am quite grateful). My brother isn't holding up well at all, the wait for the CT scan is awful (we all know how that feels). It doesn't help that he feels very poorly and that he pushes people away as he can't deal with emotion. I e asked him to come and stay with us, we are calm people and could support him, but I don't think he will.

Thanks so much for the kind words xxxx

User
Posted 28 Mar 2016 at 18:53
Hi devonmaid

You deserve kind words. You are doing a wonderful job looking after your husband, glad to hear he is recovering from his uti.

Sorry to hear you have more worries with concerns for your brother. I too dont believe you are heartless, far from it!! Whatever way you deal with what life throws at you is right for you at that particular moment in time. I wouldn't be concerned about not shedding tears. And if anti depressants are helping you, keep taking them.

Take care.

Lesley xx

User
Posted 05 Apr 2016 at 08:02
Hi all

Well my brother has had the CT scan and it doesn't look like cancer, it's a blood clot and swollen lymph nodes. He has been put onto heparin injections for six months. This is incredibly lucky, this clot could have killed him at any moment. He has to be reviewed in six months because of the lymph nodes, but I think that's probably due to his chest infections.

Hubby hasn't been well these last few weeks, pain is increasing, urine output has slowed. Hoping a bit of sunshine will lift his spirits. Come on Spring.

Lots of love

Devonmaid xx

User
Posted 05 Apr 2016 at 08:32
D

Good to hear the news about your brother. Keep an eye on that flow rate, God forbid anymore catheterisation, are you actually measuring the flow ? I measure my first morning urine flow most mornings.

Take care.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 05 Apr 2016 at 09:49
Hi Chris

This has got so annoying with this page not found malarkey whenever you get to the end of a "page" argh! Moderators/Sadie please help.

The flow is much slower Chris and the output is around 100mls a time during the day, he hasn't tried to "finish off" With the catheter for a while so I've told him to try that. That's dropped from 150mls per urethra a time. He looks unwell but he is now on his low dose antibiotics so that should help.

Love

Devonmaid

User
Posted 05 Apr 2016 at 11:41

Fantastic news (well, not fantastic but so much better than it could have been) about your brother!!!! What a relief for you all.

Re Mr Devonmaid, just keep a little eye on his ankles and calves - it would be easy in amongst everything else to put dropping urine output down to the known problems and miss a new problem emerging.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

 
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