I took Margaret to her GP's office yesterday morning. Before we left home I had to dress her as she was in pain and it soon became obvious why. In falling she had hurt her hip and ribs and the bruising was worse that the leg. I took her wheelchair with us as she was pretty unsteady on her feet. Her GP was appalled at her condition but soon determined that nothing was broken but the bruised rib were going to be very painful for a few days. He debated putting her in hospital but we both decided that Margaret would be happier at home. I am using osteo-paracetamol to help with the pain as these due the least damage to her kidneys. The doctor still believes that Margaret confusion is exacerbated by some chemical imbalance and sent her to have blood collected for multiple tests.
The rest of the day and evening she was in considerable pain and I was very pleased when she finally dropped of to sleep about 10.30 pm.
She had an uncomfortable night and I could her her groaning every time she moved. Today she didn't feel well enough to go out to lunch but I will get some Indian Take-away for dinner instead.
At 2.00 pm today her GP phoned to say that her Sodium levels were extremely low and he was going to consult her specialist physician at Noosa Hospital to see what is the preferable treatment. Normally one would be put on a saline drip and thinks would right themselves in a couple of days. Margaret however just fills up with fluid and has congestive heart failure. In the mean time she is at home still confused and in pain. To add to her woes she is now having massive cramps in both legs, We will see her GP tomorrow afternoon to see where we go from here. It is possible that her additional confusion is caused by the low sodium level.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Another Visit to the Doctor's
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