Mums In Hospital

[nailit]

Thank you to everyone for their kind wishes and words of advice on my previous thread RE: My Mum.
Shes now in hospital. District nurses were unable to administer adaquate pain relief so the descision was made to take her to hospital fo 24/7 pain relief.
Told that due to my mum been unable to swallow (liquids or solids) that she now has only a few days to live tops. But she's comfortable even tho the plan was to keep her at home

Dougie Mac's answer was to stick a suppositary pain killer up her ass!
Never in a million years will I give a penny to Macmillan again.

She's now on an end of life ward with proffessionals .
Thank God for the NHS....

[bookbinder]

A sad story, nailit. All the best.

[-SharonA-]

Thinking of you. Stay strong.

[Mamyalynne]

You all did your very best to keep her at home, let the professionals take over now.

She will soon be at rest Nailit x

[Arksided]

awe Bless you Nailit.. my thoughts are with you... be safe yourself.

[pixie374]

Really sorry, to hear that, nailit xx I was asking how long she had been on syringe driver, because in my experience, it means a few hours to 2 weeks (but usually 4 days). She is a very tough lady.
I am sorry she has had to move- but really glad you have been there for her xx

[Lie-in King]

I feel it's the right thing for you all & I continue to send my best wishes.

[Smowball]

Sending you both a massive hug xx

[Theland]

Its been a really long rocky road for you both.
You could do no more.
So very sorry.

[nailit]

Thank you everyone.
Pix, She's been on a syringe driver approx 2 weeks, with sub-cuts inbetween (Had to call the district nurses out to those during night shifts)

[pixie374]

Ok nailit, thanks xx I'll be honest, usually they turn them up and up, if needed, whether it shortens life or not. I am glad she is comfortable now xx

[nailit]

Myself, one of my sisters, and my niece were all prepared to give 24/7 family care...night sits etc ...but couldnt provide around the clock proffessional care.
(Niether could Dougie Mac apparently)

[nailit]

Sorry if I go on a bit about MacMillan,
but they have been less than useless.
In fact I would go so far as to say that they have been dangerous in some of the interactions between GP, District nurses and carers...

[Buenchico]

>>> Never in a million years will I give a penny to Macmillan again

The Douglas Macmillan Hospice charity (which only operates in your area and is unknown to most people elsewhere in the UK) is totally separate to Macmillan Cancer Support (which operates throughout the UK and works in close partnership with the NHS). Don't knock the (excellent) national charity because of the apparent failings of your local one.

[Bobbisox1]

Stay strong Nailt , hugs for you xx

[nailit]

//Don't knock the (excellent) national charity because of the apparent failings of your local one//
I can only speak from experience!!!

[pixie374]

Nailit, I don't understand what has happened. Normally, anything you can get in a nursing or carehome, you can get in your own home as well. No exceptions. I am so sorry she has been let down.
Keep in touch with us? Xx

[Tilly2]

I hope she dies in peace. That's all you can ask for now.

Take care, Nails.

[Patsy33]

She's more comfortable now, Nailit. I expect you all feel relieved she is getting round the clock care, pain relief.
My Mum was on a syringe driver, and lasted 4 days. Such a draining time but such a relief when your loved one is finally out of it. You've done your best. I'm sure your Mum knows this and us very proud of you. x

[pixie374]

24/7 family care is perfectly acceptable with a syringe driver.

[nailit]

//24/7 family care is perfectly acceptable with a syringe driver.//

No it bloody wasnt!!!
Whoever sat the night with her (whether me, my sister or niece) had to endure her crying in pain untill district nurses came out to administer another pain relief injection.