Connie yes she is waiting on a referral back to orthopeadics who did the hip replacement. Supposed to be on priority list but not heard anything yet. I really cannot complain, she has had countless...
sorry for the confusion Connie what i meant was that she walked into rehab drunk. . I was referring to the fact that she could walk at that stage but now no longer. she has not been drinking since...
My mum has not had a drink since the middle of August. Really she has not had a choice in the matter. She was virtually forced into it, but she walked in drunk.... They say her liver function test...
It is not easy when you stand by and watch someone close to you destroy themselves in front of you. You feel helpless, you feel alone in this nightmare. Sometimes you have to take a big step backards...
I can only stand by and watch to see what unfolds. This site has taught me that anything can happen and each situation is completely different. My mum took a bit of persuading to go into rehab,but...
Had some time this morning to have a quick look and see how you are getting on. I wanted to give you an update on my mum. Now I am starting to see glimpses and hopes for our relationship. She has...
quick update on my mum - she has been in hospital around 16 weeks now there does not look like any signs of her being able to get out. She is still in her wheelchair she occasionaly tries to walk but...
Thank you yes the foot drop was caused by the seizure, that was nearly two weeks ago the pysio has made a splint for her foot to give it support and maybe encourage my mum to get back on her feet....
David you are strong and I do wish the best for you that you do not need to go through much more. Your advice is valuable and very much needed so keep posting....
Hi everyone sorry I have not been on for a while, major issues at home unfortunately. Quick run down on my mum she still is in hospital that is twelve weeks, she is in specifically to detox and get...
yes I agree with Connie. After many discussion the last a very heated discussion I managed to get a full run down on my mums condition. Quick run down she has compensated liver disease with...
David, your journey and your experiences is indeed a great value to helping others going through the same thing. We all are here to help each other in our own individual way. I am probably one of...
Thank you worried girl for thinking of me. I have been on the sidelines lately, not really feeling like posting right now. I am a little confused now as to where I should be posting. am I right to...
Hi Nc sorry to hear you had another badweekend with your mum. I have not been online for a while, felt as if I was going on and on about the same thing, nothing changing. I have been going through...
Nc at least the doctor is trying hard even if it is to get her out of her home environment away from the misery she has created. Maybe that in itself will do her good. My mum also has had injections...
Spooky, your emotions are all over tha place just like mine. I have prepared myself for the worse so many times, that I have lost count. It seems like a miracle when you see them lying there so sick...
I am so sorry to read of your loss of your mother to this terrible disease. You will feel numb and out of sorts its only natural, you have been on this long rollercoaster ride that has finally came...
Its funny that sometimes I am able to get on with my life and sometimes it just pulls me down. I am hoping the bad times decrease through time and I am sorry you lot get it when i am feeling at my...
she has been drink free for over 4 weeks now. I know she could go downhill very quickly when she comes out and drinks again. I think I am finally coming to terms with what is happening now, if only...
wee update for today went to meeting yesterday ended up nearly losing my temper and getting all upset, i think it was just the frustration. Again there was about 6 people in the room. I asked them...
Nc i share your pain. My mum too when at home suffers greatly.apart from the pain in her hip she gets a lot of severe back pain, her hip pain just overtakes it. Your mum is not taking care of...
Yes i keep stressing to them about her not having the lactulose. I guess I am being silly when i just assume that they are the professionals and they should know what they are doing. The last meeting...
she phoned me yesterday very confused, apparantly she has been aggitated all day, walking about angry in her zimmer. Nottaking in anything she has been told. what other signs would there be for high...
My mum is still in the detox unit. She has had the results of her x ray, which showed no damage to the hip, they said they are trying to investgate why she is in so much pain...She is looking so much...
Spooky, it sure is a rollercoaster ride, your dad is lucky he has you by his side. Its good that the doctors are attending to all his need, you just make sure you attend to your own needs....
you will get there eventually Sandi.....good luck...
Sandi you really need to take a step back, get sometime for yourself and to mourn your step dad. Its not easy when your mum lives so close to you, my mum is about 20 min drive away, that makes it a...
Yesterday turned out to be quite pointless. We went to the meeting, where doctor and four other professionals were there who were dealing with my mum. First of all no x ray has been done or heart...
Thanks everyone...my mum has always been a very private person when it comes to her affairs, i guess i wanted a little inside informationbefore imet with the socialworkers. meeting today at ten, i...
although i looked after my gran for years, her house went to my mum, it was only sold last year, so she has that along with a works pension and she owns her own home. I think she might lose it all....
Sandi get your frustration out, you have every right to be angry at your mum, I feel your pain i was in your shoes when my gran died my mother mourned her and I was so angry with her because she was...
can anyone tell me if an alcoholic with esld can meet the criteria for NHS continuing health care. I am trying to find out whether the NHS will pay for her care and treatment in a hope or whether she...
tuesday connie...
that is good news about your husband and again sorry about the loss of your friend...
spooky,i know you said you were in the u.k. even until this day no one has told me my mum has end stage liver disease. I know in my heart that my mum is dying slowly in front of me, she has suffered...
Yesterday I received a phone call from my mums partner he was in a terrible state, the addiction team (social work) have commented that they are going to recommend full time care for my mum as they...
No one knows how we feel until you have been down that road, even then each situation is unique. When peolpe ask you how yourmum/da/partner is feeling, they ask out of kindness and politeness. It...
I think it is great that you are thinking about returning to work. You are great at communicating with people and definately have a good way with words. You also have shown such strength through your...
here we go again...how many times have i said that. I really do feel for you, I also know inside that loss you feel, the empiness inside and that horrible gut feeling inside of you when your mum is...
I realise now why you decided that it was best for you to get on with your life. 81 .....she lived a long time considering she was an alcoholic. I saw her yesterday, they brought her to the visiting...
went to the detox centre yesterday to visit my mum. she had been on the phone the previous night saying that she was to get out that her partner was to pick her up, they managed to calm her down and...
congratulations, you must be over the moon. I am glad everyone is doing well, new baby news is the best news....
god i have just read my post i did go on a bit. its funny how that sometimes things do get on top of you and you feel yourself getting buried under the stress of it all....
Hi I am feeling really low tonight. my mum has been hitting the drink really bad this week, it was her birthday on Tuesday went to see her. she was fine when her partner was in but as soon as he left...
Well Connie since her hip replacement she has fallen loads of times,so i would not be surprised if there has been some sort of damage. she does not adhere to any of the advice given for any of her...
sppoky dont be too hard on yourself for wanting to be involved in your dads care. you gotta do what you think is best and right for you, no matter what anyone says. he is your dad and its only...
yes connie I think she has done something, she has fallen quite a few times since the operation so i would not be surprised. Just trying to get her x rayed is the problem.her walking is bad....
I went through a period in my life where I felt the world had revolved around my mum and her liver disease. Through my experience ofmy mum being in hospital with various things relating to liver...
sandi sorry when I read my post back it did not sound right. Of course you miss him greatly and are still hurting really badly. you have shown so much strength and courage, and you are still helping...
My mum has esld and her hair is very thin now above her ears. One wee thing to think about it, If colouring your hair makes you feel so much better, then do it. It will lift your spirits and make you...