Thread:CaerndyKM/@comment-25989346-20160906005021/@comment-26371377-20160906020011

Update for all.

Mums fluid intake is never good, but it has been less than usual the last couple of days. We try to encourage her to drink, but we can't false her. She has been more confused than usual, but this varies with the Alzheimer. We wondered if it was the fluid intake, Alzheimer's or possibly an urine infection. It's very difficult to get a sample, with her other problems.

Today, no yesterday now, she couldn't stand, unable to put any weight on her left leg. She has extremely limited mobility at the best of times and an on going leg ulcer in her right leg ( she has had this for 3-4 years now, never quite recovering and then flaring up again) but we noticed a swelling in her left knee. Called the doctor but he was out on his rounds, called 111 (National Health advice line) and they sent an ambulance.

Ambulance arrived after 6 hours wait and took Mum to hospital.

After hospital checks, yes to urine infection, yes dehydrated, yes infection in her knee (which is now painful) and her heart problem is worsening (due to age). They are treating infections and will put IV in for rehydration, she is very confused (more than usual) but also very hot and clammy, sweating profusely (not normal for Mum). They think this is the infection in her knee and keep drawing off infected fluid from her knee, which just keeps building up again.

They hope to get her onto a ward soon (at the moment she is in A&E) where hopefully it will be quieter and less confusing.