How do you cope with a grade 4 pressure sore?
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Good news about the increase in patch, Pied. I hope you're now relaxing after the lovely meal - and wine of course!.X
Oh that's good news Pied, i too have found that things happen if you write. Glad you had a nice meal out too x
Hello Pied,
Just checking in on this thread (by which I mean checking in on you & your Mum)
Sounds like your sister's visit to your Mum went well & despite the fact that your Mum is still having some pain it does seem like the increased painkiller dose is helping & she feels more comfortable.
Your day off sounds great, I hope you feel like your batteries have been recharged
Sleep well tonight Pied,
Love Dottie xx
Just checking in on this thread (by which I mean checking in on you & your Mum)
Sounds like your sister's visit to your Mum went well & despite the fact that your Mum is still having some pain it does seem like the increased painkiller dose is helping & she feels more comfortable.
Your day off sounds great, I hope you feel like your batteries have been recharged
Sleep well tonight Pied,
Love Dottie xx
Pleased you managed to take some time for yourself today Pied. Carluccio's eh - I'm jealous
I'm so glad your mum's GP acted so quickly after getting your letter. I had my first experience of seeing mum in real pain this week & it made me realise what you & your poor mum go through. Proper pain relief is so essential & yet sometimes difficult to get
Hope you feel better after your day off. Have a good night.
Love
Mo
x
p.s Thank you for your caring messages. You have so much to contend with yourself that I really appreciate you taking the time xx
I'm so glad your mum's GP acted so quickly after getting your letter. I had my first experience of seeing mum in real pain this week & it made me realise what you & your poor mum go through.
Proper pain relief is so essential & yet sometimes difficult to get Hope you feel better after your day off. Have a good night.
Love
Mo
x
p.s Thank you for your caring messages. You have so much to contend with yourself that I really appreciate you taking the time xx
I spoke to my sister tonight and I think she was a bit shocked to see how much discomfort Mum had, so much so she had had a chat with the staff herself, and had said, "I want Mum to have a decent level of sedation," so I'm pleased she said that because it backs up what I've been saying all along. I've had to ask and ask and ask. But I was glad my sister agreed with me - it helps.
I've got my mum a lovely feather and down pillow to take tomorrow, I'm hoping that will help make her more comfy. Don't know why I didn't think of it before xxxx
Night all. I'm setting my alarm for the big garden bird watch tomorrow. X
I've got my mum a lovely feather and down pillow to take tomorrow, I'm hoping that will help make her more comfy. Don't know why I didn't think of it before xxxx
Night all. I'm setting my alarm for the big garden bird watch tomorrow. X
Got up early (for me), did the bird watch, now I'm sitting next to mum. She's fast asleep. She woke up for a bit of milk that I brought, and said her back hurt, and now she's asleep again.
I suppose it is better than seeing her in pain, but I still don't like it. It is such a difficult balance to strike. She only seems to be pain free when she is asleep. The bed is breathing away but it doesn't seem to be disturbing her too much - she just fidgets a bit and then settles again x
I suppose it is better than seeing her in pain, but I still don't like it. It is such a difficult balance to strike. She only seems to be pain free when she is asleep. The bed is breathing away but it doesn't seem to be disturbing her too much - she just fidgets a bit and then settles again x
At least she is peaceful and as comfy as possible Pied, which must be a relief for you. take care x
hi Pied - I'm glad your Mum's not in pain at least. It is a tricky balance isn't it? I'm not sure what patch Dave is having nor the strength but at least he's got it now! I hope your Mum remains peaceful. lots of love XXX
Hi Pied, Glad to see that your mum's pain is a bit more controlled today. Did she like her new pillow, or have you not been able to give it to her because she's so sleepy?
Sending love to you both ( & to the rest of the family of course )
Mo
x
Sending love to you both ( & to the rest of the family of course )
Mo
x
Bless you all, thank you. You must've known that I needed hugs. I've cried tonight which is stupid. The first time in 3 weeks Mum's been pain free and I cry! I didn't cry all the other nights, when she was in so much pain!
No, Mo, Mum could not lift her head from the pillow, so I could not give her the feather one. I wrote her name on it in BIRO and left it there!!
Hope you are all ok, specially you Mo, I'll check your thread after tea. How is Mum?
No, Mo, Mum could not lift her head from the pillow, so I could not give her the feather one. I wrote her name on it in BIRO and left it there!!
Hope you are all ok, specially you Mo, I'll check your thread after tea. How is Mum?
Hello Pied , Pleased you had a lovely time on Saturday & had a enjoyable Meal at Carluccio's sounds like my sort of place ! Love Pasta ! !
Hope your Mum likes her New Pillow it should be nice & soft for her
Take Care
Love & Hugs Love Grove x x x
at Carluccio's sounds like my sort of place ! Love Pasta ! ! Hope your Mum likes her New Pillow
it should be nice & soft for her Take Care
Love & Hugs Love Grove x x x
That's ok Pied , Been non stop at work today ! Cleaning & more Cleaning ! & Cooking Tea also !
The Chef made a lovely Lunch tho ! !
Take Care Pied & hope you have a good week
Love & Hugs Love Grove x x x
P S Just a Idea Pied when my Grandma was poorly she had a "Big V Shaped Pillow " think she used it to " Sit Up " in Bed . They are big tho ! & might not be suitable for your Mum ( is she small ? ) x x
The Chef made a lovely Lunch tho ! !
Take Care Pied & hope you have a good week
Love & Hugs Love Grove x x x
P S Just a Idea Pied when my Grandma was poorly she had a "Big V Shaped Pillow " think she used it to " Sit Up " in Bed . They are big tho ! & might not be suitable for your Mum ( is she small ? ) x x
I'm up to here with everything today. Not a great day at work. Then called in on Mum. She was in a nasty mood. Poor mum. She accused me of not loving her - if I did I'd help her, she kept repeating. Scary-lucid. She kept on and on begging me to take the pain away. If she was a dog shed have bitten me. She was so cross , snarling away.
I came out of there and was met by a very upset daughter who shouted at me all the way home about being bullied. She got really nasty with me too. She's only 10 but she was having a right go at me about these boys who keep telling her scary stories to frighten her. I ended up crying.
I'm sitting on my bed now. I've had enough. Somebody tell me how to cope please cos right now I've had 3 weeks of Mum and I don't know how much more I can take. X
I came out of there and was met by a very upset daughter who shouted at me all the way home about being bullied. She got really nasty with me too. She's only 10 but she was having a right go at me about these boys who keep telling her scary stories to frighten her. I ended up crying.
I'm sitting on my bed now. I've had enough. Somebody tell me how to cope please cos right now I've had 3 weeks of Mum and I don't know how much more I can take. X
O Heavens Pied, you've got too much to cope with. I am so sorry. I'd see your daughter's school about her being bullied first. Try to nip it in the bud - it could be something of nothing and to stamp it out now might prevent it escalating. Also tell you daughter to try to laugh at the boys- she might find that hard but showing she is frightened means they are winning and they'll keep on.
Your mum - o dear, that's a different story. Was her pain very bad do you think? Maybe that was why she was in such a bad mood. She must be fed up with it all, I would be. Hopefully she'll be in a different frame of mind next time you visit. I hope so. Bad day at work - tomorrow is another day and it might be better. Have a glass of wine or something stronger.
I'm sending you all the positive vibes I have left - and you know by now that I don't have many to spare. Lots of hugs and sympathy too. love XXX
Your mum - o dear, that's a different story. Was her pain very bad do you think? Maybe that was why she was in such a bad mood. She must be fed up with it all, I would be. Hopefully she'll be in a different frame of mind next time you visit. I hope so. Bad day at work - tomorrow is another day and it might be better. Have a glass of wine or something stronger.
I'm sending you all the positive vibes I have left - and you know by now that I don't have many to spare. Lots of hugs and sympathy too. love XXX
