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« on: September 17, 2012, 01:27:45 AM »
Hi All...

My mum had an infection in her TenchKoff (PD Cathether) Exit Site for the whole month of August... Took three courses of antibiotics to get on top of it, but the site's been dry, and pale for a couple of weeks now...

Then at about 8am I Did Mum's D, and changed the dressing on her TenchKoff Exit Site... It's weeping again, looks a bit red, and has a slight odour.... Looks like that Exit Site infection's back!.... Just phoned the PD Nurse Specialist... She'll talk to the Renal Registrar and ring me back with a plan of action... Looks like we're on our way to Tallaght Hospital today.... Oh and just to cap it all, it's Mum's 75th birthday today.... Great way to celebrate, eh???...

Love to all...

darth....
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2012, 03:03:57 AM »
That's horrible...Hope it's not too serious...If it makes you feel any better I spent 3 years in a row in the hospital on my birthday.  Happy Birthday to your Mom and Best of luck hope she feels better.
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2012, 03:20:12 AM »
Thanks Mike....

The hosp. phoned... We've to go to the unit for them to take swabs and fluid samples... They'll decide on a plan of action when that's done.... The joys of it all!....

God bless....

Darth...
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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2012, 05:44:22 AM »
Darth, I hope your mam gets on alright, it is such a worry when this happens. Lets hope they get on top of it this time.
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2012, 05:47:31 AM »
Oh no, I'm thinking of the both of you too

         
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« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2012, 06:48:44 AM »
Thanks Billybags and Cassandra...

Just back.... They've put her on High Dose Oral Antibiotics, and they're also putting antibiotics into the bags of Extraneal... They've taken samples of the dialysis fluid to see if it has spread inside, but as the fluid's crystal clear, they're confident that it hasn't!...

They'll bring her back in a few days to check the antibiotic level in her blood... They're determined to have the dose high enough to kill off the bugs....

She's exhausted now.... Just fed and watered her, and she's gone to bed for a nap.... Think I could do with one myself!.....

Love to all, and thank you for your concern....

Darth...
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« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2012, 10:29:25 AM »
Darth, go put your feet up, sounds like you have had a busy day.
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2012, 01:18:23 PM »
Billybags, feet and everything attatched to them are in bed!.... Bliss!...

Thanks for all the support!....

Love to all...

Darth....
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2012, 01:55:23 PM »
 :cuddle; I hope they get this bug knocked out!  :boxing;
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2012, 02:00:44 PM »
Thanks Karol....

I confess that this has me very worried!.... She's only about a fortnight finished the last course of antibiotics....

Love to all...

Darth...
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« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2012, 07:22:19 PM »
She'll be just fine Darth.  She's got grit and you, what more could you want?  Love yall and praying for an infection free Mum!
Keep us posted.

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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2012, 12:55:09 AM »
I can't remember if I replied on FB or not, but sorry to hear about your mum. Hope that this infection can be cleared up soon and easily.
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2012, 01:13:11 AM »
Thanks Lmunchkin, Chris, and Karol...

Site's very weepy this morning... Drat!.... Fingers crossed that the antibiotics work!...

Love to all....

Darth...
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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2012, 09:11:27 AM »
Darth,

Gosh, what a pain--it's always something, isn't it? I have to compliment you on being such a good son; I like to think one of my boys would do that for me someday. :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2012, 12:33:23 PM »
Quote from: Jill Marie Evans on September 19, 2012, 09:11:27 AM
Darth,

Gosh, what a pain--it's always something, isn't it? I have to compliment you on being such a good son; I like to think one of my boys would do that for me someday. :2thumbsup;

Thanks a million, Jill....

I'm worried... The dirty dressings every time I change them is a concern... The hosp. is due to ring tomorrow to arrange a blood test...

Thanks for your support...

Love...

Darth....

P.S..... Erm, Jill... I'm her daughter!... LOL!!!!!!!.....
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« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2012, 01:10:10 PM »
 :Kit n Stik;

Germs         Darth

I hope you get some answers soon - please give Mum a hug from me!  :cuddle;
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New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
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« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2012, 02:17:57 PM »
Thanks Karol...

Yep, that's EXACTLY what I'd like to do with those blasted germs!...

Love...

Darth....
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« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2012, 04:20:13 PM »
Maybe it's me, but the hospital sure does seem to be taking their sweet  :sir ken;  to have test ordered or to do anything at all. They need  :Kit n Stik;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2012, 08:17:46 PM »
Aw Darthie....what are we gonna do with Mum?  She didn't need this and NEITHER do you!  My love and prayers are coming your way!   :pray;
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« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2012, 12:06:38 AM »
Damn....

Just changed Mum's dressing as I did the 7.30am D exchange... There's a small area about half an inch from the actual Exit Site that has developed a small hole, and is pouring out a clear, yellowish, blood-streaked fluid... Odour's back again... Need to ring the Dialysis Nurses at 9am....

Please think of us... I'm seriously worried!...

Love to all...

Darth...
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« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2012, 12:45:54 AM »
Dammit Janet! saying  from the Rocky Horror Picture Show just seems to fit with the news.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2012, 12:53:53 AM »
Sounds about right, Chris.....

Will let you know what happens when I speak to the PD Nurses...

Love to Whitely...

Darth...
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« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2012, 03:07:57 AM »
Okay....

Sorry re: the delay in updating...

Neph. wants her to come into hosp. for a few days to try to get on top of this...

I've just packed her bag, and Natashia, the Respite Care Worker's washing and styling Mum's hair.... We're just awaiting a call from Admissions to tell us when to come in...

Please keep her in your prayers... This is VERY worrying...

Love to all...

Darth....
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« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2012, 04:07:34 AM »
 :grouphug; Get well, Darth's mum, and come home soon. 
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1986: kidney failure at 19 years old, cause unknown
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« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2012, 04:31:01 AM »
Thanks Nat-Nat...

They say she'll be in at least until the middle of next week... I haven't mentioned that!... I'm NOT that brave... Think I'll leave the Neph. to impart those glad tidings!!!...

Darth...
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