Pulaski

Honestly, I think the biggest problem the NHS has is that the British population have been told since its inception that the NHS was "free". Unfortunately people don't care about anything if you tell them is it "free", they place little value on it, abuse it, and don't think about the cost side of the equation, because after all, "the NHS is free".

And ironically, it is now likely impossible, politically, for anyone to change the system as it would likely cause a political firestorm. Even modest attempts over at least 40 years, to cut costs and manage the NHS more efficiently have always immediately led to an outcry in/by the media about the NHS being under attack.

BEVS

How's things please Piff Poff ?

Piff Poff

Bevs, thank you so much for asking. Things are not great. Dialysis so far has made him feel worse. Hoping things will start to improve. We have to be very careful with the activity levels on his non Dialysis days, we went fridge shopping yesterday and it's wiped him out today. Very little energy. Poor man.

BEVS

Oh - Poo ! Mega mighty stinky poo.

Have 'they' said that is usual/ not usual.

So flaming well < rude word > to read this for you both. You need the biggest of monster hugs and more.

M x

Piff Poff

Different people have different experieexpe.they have reduced the amount of fluid they are taking from him and changed his meds. Hopefully that will help.

All hugs are gratefully received.

scrubbedexpat142

You & I don't know each other (& have never corresponded) but I would like to send you and your husband my best wishes. Aside of blindness (which I fear the most) kidney failure is another dread of mine. Good luck to you both.

Piff Poff

Thank you very much.

Jolly Good

Very true. To start with it can be trial and error to get to the right treatment plan.
Hang in there mate. And hugs sent

Lion in Winter

Hope this works out better for him.

Piff Poff

Thank you.

fulwood

I agree but if you are dying and could possibly prolong your life there are folks like me who have limited health insurance.

BEVS

Crikey ! He sounds like techno cyberman man with all that happening to him. Poor bloke.
Hear is hoping and wishing they get his balances right very quickly then. Neither of you need extra poo.

M
x

fulwood

Piff Poff just read this and hope things are improving. I posted a response on this forum that seemed to make it all about me. Sorry. Don't even remember posting it. Look after yourself

shelley748

sending PIFF POFF and Mr PIFF POFF healing and healthy wishes. It will take time for his body to adjust to the meds- take each day as it comes and don't overdo things.

Piff Poff

Thank you so much for your thoughts and well wishes.

Merry Christmas all.