A cruel game of cat and mouse .

[Nichod100]

On Friday morning I had a gut feeling Richard was unwell . I did his OBS and still felt a little unsure . His urine output was a third of his usual amount though as well . I rang the Dr and he sent a lovely Paramedic out . He diagnosed a possible UTI and chest infection . Urine has gone to the lab for result tomorrow . I started antibiotics , pushed more fluid than usual as he always has 2 litres and rang the respiratory help line . I asked if the Carbocisteine could be increased for a few days . Also his cough assist doesn't really help so I asked if it could be turned up . The lady advised me how to do this and I’m using it twice a day . I’ve taken OBS every few hours and I’m pleased to say I’m quietly confident I caught it early . He is much better but I won’t completely relax for another day or so . I’m the mouse and the MSA is the cat . I feel just about to to be run out and bitten and I JUST manage to escape . The trouble is one day that cats going to be to quick, strong and clever and it’s going to beat me and so I only survive for now . This is so cruel I’m strong on the outside but inside I’m crying and steaming and so frightened .

[Hellebelle]

All I can say is that you are doing your very best 👌 but I know that feeling of trying to keep on top of it all. It's very draining. I hope you are managing to look after yourself as well. Sending love ❤ and strength to you. xxxx

[Nichod100 in reply to Hellebelle]

Thank you x

[Westcott]

I've always felt this beast is harder oñ the carers than the patients some of the tìme.It sounds to me that you're doing a woñďerfuĺ job and Richard is very lucky to have you. Put out a pĺatè of Whskas with something horrible in it and that'll teach the cat a lesson. Stay strong you can do this but only if you look after yourself as well.

Love Sùe xx

[Nichod100 in reply to Westcott]

🤣 That made me smile , thank you x

[Courgettegrower]

So sorry, I was always so scared, all we can do is stick with it. Sending love.

[Helenhooter]

You are doing an amazing job. Keep strong but it's ok to not be ok too. Sending strength and good wishesH

😘🤗😘

[Nichod100 in reply to Helenhooter]

Thank you x

[Janeyl]

You are doing a great job! We become paramedics almost by accident.Don’t forget to give MSA the finger every now and then.

Do try meet up with friends - ours were towers of support!

[Nichod100 in reply to Janeyl]

Thank you , you made me laugh with the finger 😜 I struggle with going out . I have 4 hours rest bite once a fortnight and otherwise go grocery shopping quickly once a week x

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I know exactly what you mean. We had sepsis to deal with because of an infection. When Peter was in hospital i realised we didn't have a base line of what was his normal range. When we finally got him home i began to take regularly daily records. The usual BP, HR temp urine output and saturation rate. It turns out Peter is on average on 90% on room air. With encouragement or dare i say nagging him to take deep breaths we can get him to the dizzy heights of 95%..Thankfully he is better but he is weaker and is more fearful of ever going into hospital again. I think you are right, its good to keep some records, then we can work out if things are going wrong sooner. Peter is always complaining i treat him like a patient and not like a husband... But he's here because i don't want to be complacent. The joy of MSA. Kind regards Sharon xxx