Just When You Thought....

[Dizmo]

...things were getting better, *BAM* they just get worse.

I had a terrible night last night regarding my medication and the nurse dispensing (or should I say not dispensing). Well after speaking to the doctor this morning he reassured me that it wouldn't happen again.

Roll on 22:05 this evening, the same nurse walks into the room. She then tells me that they need to order the Haloperidol as they don't have any and then gives me oromorph.

To start with I don't have oral morphine because it isn't potent enough, I have subcutaneous morphine. She then said that I could have Cyclizine or Ondanzetron instead of Haloperidol. If she had actually checked my drugs sheet I can't have either.

So yet again I was sat on my bed balling my eyes out. It's going to be a long painful night.

[ladyalex]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Dizmo.
There should be a duty nursing officer of some sort on nights...someone in charge of all the nurses on at night....is there any way you can contact them and explain what seems to be happening all too regularly.
I know you probaly don't feel much like doing anything other than howl at the moment, but try to stick up for yourself.
((((Dizmo))))

[DaisyNonna]

Dizmo, I want to say something helpful but don't know how.

[Dizmo]

I said to her, "just out of interest, what do I do if I'm still in pain in a little whilst?', she replied " You won't be". 'Yes but if I am, is there anything you can give me?', "No".

So at least when I'm curled over honking up blood I can be sure to do it on my own without having to bother her Ladyship.

[ladyalex]

Can you ask to see the duty Doctor?
There must be one. Get them out of bed.

[Tilly2]

Dizmo, I do feel so sorry for you. I can't help in any way but I hope you feel better soon.

[wolf63]

Are you able to leave? Are they just giving you meds or are they actually doing something to solve the source of your pain?

You would think that they would have ordered the Haloperidol. If it completely leaves your system it could take ages to get you back to your version of normal.

Keep in touch. :-)

[PankySmooch]

If that was me, the last thing I'd be doing is posting on here, oh well keep your chin up son

[237SJ]

Just when you thought....things were getting better BAM they just got worse. Tell me about it. Three months ago when my Mum`s Oncologist told her that her breast cancer that had spread to her bones was stable, we have been told today that it is now in her pleura. *** happens, I`m afraid. Hope you feel better soon.

[Dizmo]

They on call (duty) doctor is stuck in A&E

[ladyalex]

The Doctor will eventually get finished in A&E and be able to come and see you, so keep on asking for them. If you don't they'll stop paging them.

[Dizmo]

PankySmooch: The people on AB are my friends, I have to talk to my friends when I feel like this. Who else am I going to talk to? I'm in an isolated side room in a hospital at 23:30.

[PankySmooch]

Like I said, keep your chin up

[lardhelmet]

Hang in there Dizmo. Keep asking until they get you that doctor.

[DaisyNonna]

Keep posting Dizmo. What else a re you supposed to do? Anything that diverts your mind is good.

[anneasquith]

have you been given subcutaneous morphine ?

[Maydup]

How you doing now Dizmo, any better news?

Gentle (((( hug ))) for you.

[anneasquith]

maybe the morphine has ' worked ' ?

[janbee]

Oh diz, you're certainly going through h**l aren't you? I really hope they get your meds sorted out and that you're feeling better soon.

[ummmm]

Hope you're feeling better this morning, Diz xx

[Dizmo]

Morning Ummmm and everyone else.

I didn't get my morphine, no. I'm going to have a chat with the doctor this morning.