Camperol

[masma]

Son,alcoholic, has spent the last week in hospital following 3 massive seizures,he has all kinds of injuries but they'll heal on their own.
He's been sent home with Thiamine and Sando K. He's been on and off Camperol over the last couple of years which hasn't done much good.
My question is.. should he take the Camperol? He wasn't given any info on leaving hospital as to what the next step is.

[chrissa1]

Do you mean Campral, masma? If you do, then as long as he is not drinking now, the Campral will help him stay off it. I don't think it messes with anything else he is taking.

[masma]

Yes Campral, sorry Chrissa.
I'm hoping a doctor will get in touch at some point.

[chrissa1]

Don't worry about it masma, that's the main point. It can only help him.

[Sqad]

Yes, unless specifically mentioned by the Consultant he should continue with the Camprol, Thiamine and SandoK.

[anneasquith]

masma, im assuming he is alcohol free at the moment, was his brain scan ok, no follow up appointment, ?

[masma]

Brain scan was fine, how I don't know after the bashing his head got. Liver and spleen slightly enlarged, kidneys fine. He's in agony due to bitting his tongue and inner cheek. The Campral is from the last time he 'sort of' stopped. I'm a bit disappointed that no-one went to talk to him about his alcohol abuse.

[anneasquith]

well, masma, maybe this time he may stop. I do wonder how you cope, but I know he is your son, take care .anne.

[masma]

People tell us to throw him out but how can we? He's our son and we love him no matter what. How could we forgive ourselves if he died and we weren't there for him?

[anneasquith]

masma. im sure people tell you lots of things :) but he is your son, and at least he knows he is safe with you,