Mr Mac

[karenmac60]

This isn't really a question, but mr mac had a heart attack yesterday. This is his 2nd in 3 years - the first one being after he got a kidney transplant. He's already on lots of medication for his heart and his kidney, and they're now very limited in what else they can give him in case it damages his kidney. Like I said, it's not a question, I'm just sitting here on my own and felt the need to talk.
Karen

[karenmac60]

Thanks everyone - it's good to know there are folk to talk to when things aren't great. I'm off to organise myself and walk the dog before visiting time, I'll be back later.
Karen xx

[China Doll]

Awww sorry to hear that lass... I know from previous conversations that your hubbys had a pretty rough ride healthwise. Fingers crossed for you and all that x

(As a diversionary tatic, I got my ali pills this morning :c)

[jno]

<prepares to stand by CD's desk with a bucket>

[rowanwitch]

I would imagine you have or had contact with a specialist renal nurse in the transplant team, they might be a good person to talk to at the moment,
Which transplant centre was your husband treated at? Some of them have patient and carer suppport groups who might be able to put you in touch with someone who has been there as it were...
There will also be cardiac nurse specialists who can help and advise.

[China Doll]

Thanks jno... Between you and snags I'm overwhelmed by the kind thoughts! ;oP

[karenmac60]

Thanks China Doll, at the moment they're trying to get his heart rate down (it's about158) and his bp up. Once they sort that out we'll have a better idea of what's happening. Rowan, his transplant was at a different hospital and we've not had much contact with them since the transplant, he also goes to cardiology but that's at a different hospital again - all this centralising of services lark. My aunt is the 'super sister' at the hospital he's in and she might be on duty tonight when I go up, so hopefully she'll be able to fill in some of the blanks for me. Thanks again to everyone and good luck with the Alli China :) x

[~Wingnut~]

Hi Karen!

I know we've 'spoken' in the past (quite a while ago) on here with my husband being a renal patient also. I just wanted to give you and your husband my best and hope that he is ok. xxx

[sara3]

hi Karen, just wanted to add my good wishes for your hubby, hope he's on the mend very soon x

[society]

Sorry to hear 'bout Mr. Mac. Hope he is feeling well. All the best to him and you. x

[China Doll]

Well good luck my love, I'm afraid I'm just a lowly PA in this big NHS world but should the need ever arise I can be reached at [email protected].

I don't know how much help I can be and I'm an entirely different specialty to your hubbys but my boys will do anything for me and should that include giving advice on specialites on other areas, then I don't doubt they might know a thing or too... or put me straight very quickly! Good luck m'dear.

[karenmac60]

Hi Wingnut - how is your husband? Hopefully he's enjoying his new kidney and not having any problems. Thanks for your kind words. Same goes to Sara and Society. I was up to see him tonight and they have been able to give him a small dose of the drug to lower his heart rate. It was a bit lower and he was looking much better so fingers crossed things carry on this way. x

[boxtops]

Thinking of you and Mr Mac Karen - glad you are able to talk to us - let us know how it goes, you can come on anytime. If we can't help directly at least we are here!

[karenmac60]

Boxtops, that's half the battle - having someone to talk to. It's much appreciated so thank you all again x

[suzie1]

oh karen, hope you are ok and mr mac is feeling bettter, im sorry to hear mr mac had a heart attack, hope he gets better soon and you are taking care as well.xxx

[karenmac60]

Good news! It wasn't a heart attack! Mr mac has a bad chest infection and one of his anti rejection drugs had caused a problem with his white blood count. They've stopped that tablet in the meantime, upped another, given him IV anti biotics and saline and the difference in him today was unbelievable! It's such a relief! I think he'll be in for a few days yet, but his heart rate and bp are back to normal levels and he's human coloured instead of grey again. Thankyou all for your support and kind words yesterday, it means a lot to me.

Karen x

[jno]

great news, KM; pour yourself a stiff whisky

[karenmac60]

See what happens when you get your info from a man! It WAS a heart attack - brought on by the chest infection, but he's on the mend now anyway :)

[mccfluff]

glad he's on the mend though karen, hope you're ok too?

[karenmac60]

I'm fine now, thanks McFluff, and mr mac is back to telling rotten jokes so I think he's getting back to normal :)