Antibiotics are not freely prescribed here anymore, the brakes were put on that about 10 years ago. At one time though they were over prescribed. Over the past 30 years dad has had many antibiotics prescribed. He was told by a specialist back in 1977 after surviving Bacterial Endocarditis that if he felt a cold coming on to get antibiotics straight away. His now GP of 5 years will only prescribe them if a infection is present.
This morning the specialist talked with dad and said to him that he felt it was necessary to investigate the tear in his oesophagus he felt waiting any longer wasn't to his benefit. After explaining all the risks involved he asked dad for his consent to explore this tear on Friday....it will mean Anaesthetic. Dad agreed.
The Dr's have just about exhausted all tests trying to find the source of dad's infection it seems the key is to pin point the infection. If they can't find it....it wont be for want of trying. When I left dad he was on his way to have the Pic Line reinserted. The blood and iron transfusions have given dad a well needed boost.
There is so much to be learnt here on TP from others and their experiences and I do appreciate the advise, caring thoughts Link Sites and Support. Regards, Taffy.
This morning the specialist talked with dad and said to him that he felt it was necessary to investigate the tear in his oesophagus he felt waiting any longer wasn't to his benefit. After explaining all the risks involved he asked dad for his consent to explore this tear on Friday....it will mean Anaesthetic. Dad agreed.
The Dr's have just about exhausted all tests trying to find the source of dad's infection it seems the key is to pin point the infection. If they can't find it....it wont be for want of trying. When I left dad he was on his way to have the Pic Line reinserted. The blood and iron transfusions have given dad a well needed boost.
There is so much to be learnt here on TP from others and their experiences and I do appreciate the advise, caring thoughts Link Sites and Support. Regards, Taffy.