Sunday, October 21, 2012
Maureen's blog: Tears
Maureen's blog: Tears: It has been a week of tears as I have been so breathless and not able to do anything. If I get up to answer the telephone I cannot talk so I...
Tears
It has been a week of tears as I have been so breathless and not able to do anything. If I get up to answer the telephone I cannot talk so I have to have the phone beside me and be sitting still to talk. This has left me feeling very tearful as I like to be doing things not sitting all the time (which is not good for anyone).
I have not been outside the house for over a week now. I can't even put my clothes on without getting very breathless. I am beginning to feel like an invalid person.
Today is Sunday and once again I am not able to go to church. I know that God is every where so He is right here with me as He has promised to never leave me or forsake me but it it also good to be with others of the same mind as iron sharpens iron and I can draw strength and increase my faith from these people.
Still God is good all the time and no matter what I am going through I know He has a plan and purpose for my life. I can only trust Him to lead me through this dark valley that I am going through knowing that I will make it out safe and well.
I have not been outside the house for over a week now. I can't even put my clothes on without getting very breathless. I am beginning to feel like an invalid person.
Today is Sunday and once again I am not able to go to church. I know that God is every where so He is right here with me as He has promised to never leave me or forsake me but it it also good to be with others of the same mind as iron sharpens iron and I can draw strength and increase my faith from these people.
Still God is good all the time and no matter what I am going through I know He has a plan and purpose for my life. I can only trust Him to lead me through this dark valley that I am going through knowing that I will make it out safe and well.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Maureen's blog: Hospitalisation againA
Maureen's blog: Hospitalisation again: Thursday morning the day after having chemotherapy I went to make a cup of tea and suddenly I felt a crushing pain in my chest along with fe...
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Hospitalisation again
Thursday morning the day after having chemotherapy I went to make a cup of tea and suddenly I felt a crushing pain in my chest along with feeling faint and breathlessness.
I could not speak for about ten minutes because of the breathlessness. I rang the hospital (as soon as i could talk) to speak to the chemo nurse and was put through to a doctor who suggested I ring for an ambulance to take me to the Accident and Emergency department of my local hospital as I could be having a heart attack.
I was examined by the paramedics before being transported to the hospital where I was examined again this time by a doctor. I had another ECG and a chest X-ray. I was then told I need to go to the Emergency Assessment Unit to have a blood test at 9 pm which will be 24 hours after the first onset of the pain. This means I would have to stay in hospital until the next day.
On the unit I was examined by another doctor and again by his consultant who told me I had pleurisy. I was now given intravenous antibiotics.
Just after 9 pm I had the blood test and I later tried to settle in a very busy and noisy ward. At midnight one of the nurse came to tell me I would be going to the Cardiology ward, so I was moved at 12:30 am.
Before the doctors came to see me on this new ward I went to the nurses station to use the telephone which was only a few feet away and I had to be wheeled back to my bed as I became very breathless and light headed (this was now being recorded). Later when I saw the doctors they informed me I did not have a heart attack but I need more help regarding my lungs so the chest consultant will need to see me.
The senior registrar for the consultant came to see me to discuss me having oxygen to carry with me so I can have a better quality of life. She also suggest I have another blood test to check I haven't got a blood clot in my lungs. If blood test result is clear then I could go home if not I would have to have a CT scan.
Praise God the blood test was okay and I was given oral antibiotics to take home.
I am now at home feeling very tired and weak in my body. I am also awaiting an appointment for a exercise test regarding the oxygen.
I could not speak for about ten minutes because of the breathlessness. I rang the hospital (as soon as i could talk) to speak to the chemo nurse and was put through to a doctor who suggested I ring for an ambulance to take me to the Accident and Emergency department of my local hospital as I could be having a heart attack.
I was examined by the paramedics before being transported to the hospital where I was examined again this time by a doctor. I had another ECG and a chest X-ray. I was then told I need to go to the Emergency Assessment Unit to have a blood test at 9 pm which will be 24 hours after the first onset of the pain. This means I would have to stay in hospital until the next day.
On the unit I was examined by another doctor and again by his consultant who told me I had pleurisy. I was now given intravenous antibiotics.
Just after 9 pm I had the blood test and I later tried to settle in a very busy and noisy ward. At midnight one of the nurse came to tell me I would be going to the Cardiology ward, so I was moved at 12:30 am.
Before the doctors came to see me on this new ward I went to the nurses station to use the telephone which was only a few feet away and I had to be wheeled back to my bed as I became very breathless and light headed (this was now being recorded). Later when I saw the doctors they informed me I did not have a heart attack but I need more help regarding my lungs so the chest consultant will need to see me.
The senior registrar for the consultant came to see me to discuss me having oxygen to carry with me so I can have a better quality of life. She also suggest I have another blood test to check I haven't got a blood clot in my lungs. If blood test result is clear then I could go home if not I would have to have a CT scan.
Praise God the blood test was okay and I was given oral antibiotics to take home.
I am now at home feeling very tired and weak in my body. I am also awaiting an appointment for a exercise test regarding the oxygen.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Maureen's blog: Chemotherapy
Maureen's blog: Chemotherapy: After waiting for over an hour after my appointment time I was finally called into the day unit for the chemotherapy treatment. Of course ...
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Chemotherapy
After waiting for over an hour after my appointment time I was finally called into the day unit for the chemotherapy treatment.
Of course several checks had to be made with the doctors. The nurses checked my address and date of birth several times before the chemo could be administered.
Whilst receiving the chemo I went very light headed especially when I held my head down. The flow of the chemo had to be slowed and I was offered a hot drink, which then left me feeling quite nauseous (even though I was given an anti emetic drug).
I then started to feel as if I was in a swimming pool and the water had gone up my nose (I started to have burning in my nostrils).
Still felt very light headed and weak after the infusion.
It is now after midnight and I am vomiting, just hoping it isn't going to carry on for long. (I was given an anti emetic tablet to take at 8 pm along with another tablet to stop the chemo damaging my bladder but I am not sure if it did not come back up as everything I try to swallow stays in my oesophagus for hours before going down into my stomach.
I had a very disturbing night could did not sleep well as I felt awful. I awoke early and was out of bed by 06:15 to have a drink as I have to drink a lot. Decided to read the bible and pray and just to give thanks for my life and everything around me. Thank you Lord
Of course several checks had to be made with the doctors. The nurses checked my address and date of birth several times before the chemo could be administered.
Whilst receiving the chemo I went very light headed especially when I held my head down. The flow of the chemo had to be slowed and I was offered a hot drink, which then left me feeling quite nauseous (even though I was given an anti emetic drug).
I then started to feel as if I was in a swimming pool and the water had gone up my nose (I started to have burning in my nostrils).
Still felt very light headed and weak after the infusion.
It is now after midnight and I am vomiting, just hoping it isn't going to carry on for long. (I was given an anti emetic tablet to take at 8 pm along with another tablet to stop the chemo damaging my bladder but I am not sure if it did not come back up as everything I try to swallow stays in my oesophagus for hours before going down into my stomach.
I had a very disturbing night could did not sleep well as I felt awful. I awoke early and was out of bed by 06:15 to have a drink as I have to drink a lot. Decided to read the bible and pray and just to give thanks for my life and everything around me. Thank you Lord
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Maureen's blog: Hospital Visit
Maureen's blog: Hospital Visit: I waited three hours yesterday to have the chemotherapy but was told I could not have it as the doctor had written for me to have it over 4-...
Hospital Visit
I waited three hours yesterday to have the chemotherapy but was told I could not have it as the doctor had written for me to have it over 4-5 hours.
Because the nurses did not have me in on time they could not give me the chemo as the department closes at 7pm and it was now about 5pm.
The nursing sister did speak to a doctor as she thought I could have it for two hours instead but unfortunately my blood pressure was raised so they could not risk me having too much fluid that could flood my heart.
I have been feeling so ill and my breathing is just getting worst each day. I am in away glad I did not have the chemo. Today I feel so exhausted, tired with Backache but I have to be thankful I am still alive.
Thank you Lord for carrying me as you know right now I cannot carry myself.
I went to the hospital yesterday for the chemotherapy infusion only to be sent home after waiting three hours
Because the nurses did not have me in on time they could not give me the chemo as the department closes at 7pm and it was now about 5pm.
The nursing sister did speak to a doctor as she thought I could have it for two hours instead but unfortunately my blood pressure was raised so they could not risk me having too much fluid that could flood my heart.
I have been feeling so ill and my breathing is just getting worst each day. I am in away glad I did not have the chemo. Today I feel so exhausted, tired with Backache but I have to be thankful I am still alive.
Thank you Lord for carrying me as you know right now I cannot carry myself.
I went to the hospital yesterday for the chemotherapy infusion only to be sent home after waiting three hours
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