Hi again,
My partner seems to be experiencing a Crohn's flare up. It is a long time since he has had one and his dementia has progressed significantly since last time he was ill.
The pattern seems to be ( for him) shivering, feeling cold ( even though is is not cold) no appetite, and if he eats anything at all he is retching immediately, although, not at the moment being sick.
I have tried asking him how he feels, but he cannot tell me. He does not know what the Crohns is or does to him - so I am trying to assess him without having the full picture.
It was after a prolonged flare up that he ended up in hospital for 2 months, almost died, and had his colon removed...... so naturally I feel rather worried.
Anyone got any ideas, as I don't want to involve the medics unnecessarily as they are so busy and the moment and there are so many restrictions due to Covid.
My partner seems to be experiencing a Crohn's flare up. It is a long time since he has had one and his dementia has progressed significantly since last time he was ill.
The pattern seems to be ( for him) shivering, feeling cold ( even though is is not cold) no appetite, and if he eats anything at all he is retching immediately, although, not at the moment being sick.
I have tried asking him how he feels, but he cannot tell me. He does not know what the Crohns is or does to him - so I am trying to assess him without having the full picture.
It was after a prolonged flare up that he ended up in hospital for 2 months, almost died, and had his colon removed...... so naturally I feel rather worried.
Anyone got any ideas, as I don't want to involve the medics unnecessarily as they are so busy and the moment and there are so many restrictions due to Covid.