You can imagine my surprise when I learned that Tullamore Hospital does not have a social worker anywhere in the building. Having benefited from one in Tallaght, I am concerned that there is not one here. Continue reading Social worker needed in Tullamore hospital
Free double-bill screening of films exploring the experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS in two different parts of the world. The End of AIDS? Wednesday 6 November at 7.00pm Free double-bill screening of films exploring the experiences of people living … Continue reading The End of AIDS? Film screenings
I am glad to report that I was already taking my blood pressure tablet at night. It is easier for me to remember when to take them at that time. But now it seems that this may have a good … Continue reading Blood pressure tablets work better at bedtime
In the last couple of weeks two things happened: I became very much confused and appeared to be drunk on occasions (without drinking any alcohol); and I had restarted taking my antidepressant, Mirtazapine. On Friday evening past, I failed to take my medication, and on Saturday I felt much more myself. Following discussion with my husband, we put it down to the failure to take Mirtazepine. This morning, Andrew and I went to my GP. There, we discussed how I had been and it was agreed to take me off the Mirtazapine. This had already been my decision and I … Continue reading GP clears up some confusion
So, as always, medication is difficult to keep track of. In recent days we think that some difficulties that I have been having has been as a result ofa particular medication. So, in order that I know reliably what I … Continue reading Medication tracking
It’s now a full week since the fistula was used for the first time. I can say with confidence that I am very happy that I am making the transition from hæmodialysis via permacath in my chest to hæmodialysis via … Continue reading A week in to the fistula
The second day of using the fistula for access for haæmodialysishas gone very well. The access was used throughout the treatment and had a flow level of 250ml/min. Continue reading Second day went well
Stephanie the #fistulasupportbear is in attendance as fistula use begins for #dialysis Continue reading Fistula use begins
So, after nearly four months of waiting, the fistula in my left upper arm may be needled for the first time today. Nothing is ever certain about dialysis but the nurses think it will be started today. As with any … Continue reading Feeling nervous
