Breakfast at A&E

[Booklist]

We got stuck in A&E for 16 hours this week with my husband in severe pain on RHS of his back. The night passed and morning came, with bad news about waiting times, ie 12+ hours. remembered that I had to take my pred, and thanks to all of you I had some 5s and ones in my bag. I took my dose with a large Kitkat and a paper cup of water. My husband was diagnosed with kidney stones and has started on his medication this morning. That's both of us on Omeprazole now!

[SnazzyD]

Oh dear, grim all round. Well done soldier. I hope he gets some relief soon.

[Mayadill]

Empathy and hugs - spent many a night in A+E with my old mum.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It's a bit rough in the ED these days - with nights worse than days as there are fewer staff on at night and doctor waits get long. But your story adds emphasis to my saying I don't leave the house without a day's medications in my bag. Just in case!

Hope he passes the stone soon - supposed to be the worst pain there is.