Mum's kidney function was worse this morning, and the doctors think the most likely cause is the scleroderma (part of mum's autoimmune condition). So they decided to start dialysis this afternoon. Mum had to have a line put in her neck for the blood to go in and out of and then later she was connected to the dialysis machine, named Pauline. We decided the blood looked like strawberry sauce in an icecream machine.
Mum's blood pressure has been better today and she has also been feeling much less sick. She even wanted chocolate this afternoon, a good sign. Mum has been very peaceful today.
It was amazing timing to find out that mum needed dialysis just as church was finishing this morning so they were praying as she was having the line fitted. Thank you for all your prayers and support.
Hi Chloe, thanks for the update, good to hear that it's not a reaction to the chemo. Give her our love, Fiona, James, Luke, Alice and Grace xx
ReplyDeleteLoads of love to your mum Martin and Sylvia x x x
ReplyDeleteSuch a privilege to be a part of the prayer wall. Thanks too for explaining things in a way which even I can understand (if you knew how bad I was at science at school ... !!!) Much love to you all xxx
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