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Had a bad couple of days with Mark. He's more unresponsive than usual, shaking and doesn't want to eat. Not impressed with the out of hours service-phoned midday and a doctor is coming out some time today. I have started antibiotics and give him regular liquid paracetamol but he won't eat. I thought he was under the "hospital admissions avoidance " team but apparent ly as it was a while ago they take you off it . Rang the hospice and they agree speaking to district nurses. I have no family support. I phoned Marks mum and she just said to let her know what's happening and his sister hasn't responded (she is only 4 miles away).

Oh dear Debz, I don't know what to say. Thinking of you both
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Doctors now been out and he has a bad uti and temperature so started anti biotic and giving liquid paracetamol regularly. I'm tired now so got night carer in.

thinking of you, seems wrong to say, but that is what I am doing
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Dear Debz, sorry to hear Mark is very poorly again, what a shame Mark's family have no interest, seems to me they think out of sight out of mind, I don't know how they can be like that I really don't.

Thinking of you both h###u

Debs,
When you phoned Marks mum, did you tell her that you could not cope any more?

Sorry to hear Mark is unwell Debz, thinking of you, hope you manage to get some sleep. Take care of yourself. h###u h###u

Our gp just came out Marks got shingles as well as a uti. I'm feeling stressed today xx

oh dear, what shocking news.
I hope this does not give his family more of an excuse to keep away
thinking of you
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Poor lad, but hopefully the uti will clear quickly though. h###u

Oh dear, he doesn't need that on top of the UTI.

I hope it soon clears up h###u h###u

Poor Mark, shingles on top of the UTI.

I do feel for you Debz, it must be so annoying and upsetting not to get his families support. you must bite your tongue a lot!!!

Take care lovely Debz

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How awful for Mark to have both shingles and UTI, I hope the medication kicks in quickly. Thinking of you Debz, take care of yourself. h###u h###u h###u h###u

I'm struggling. Thought things were bad dealing with Marks Ms but we are both sleep deprived and mark is in a lot of pain. Doctor coming out soon but probably nothing he can do. Sister and his mum have text but both busy with work so not visiting.

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I fear they will keep away because of the shingles.
thinking of you very much
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Different doctor been out. She has prescribed oral morphine and a special cream to treat burning feeling so here's hoping for a better night tonight xx

Hope the new medication works Debz and you both get a good night's sleep. h###u h###u

Hope you both get a better nights rest tonight h###u

I do hope the new medication works.

Hoping you get some well deserved sleep. Mark is so lucky to have you.

Huge hugs Debz

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Hope the medication works for him debz h###u

how is Mark today?

He didn't get to sleep until around 2 am and I was up at 6.30 to give antibiotics. He seems a bit better today so when carer comes at 4 I can go to bed for a bit. Made a stew so tea will be easy. I need a break so might try and get an extra night carer and go to premier inn for a night. Thank you for caring xx

I should have asked how you are as well, Debs.
Yes you need a break
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I hope you are able to get a break Debz, pleased to hear Mark is feeling better