Do you trust doctors?

[cynthiarodwell]

Hi everyone,  Can't remember what stage things were at last time I posted.  John was in hospital for almost 2 weeks, they found his stomach full of ulcers which were bleeding, gave him blood, which perked him up.  Started treating the ulcers, but he only had 2 vomitting free days before they sent him home. The next day it all started again, so after anther argument with the GP, he was re-admitted and is still in the hospital.  Then  they said he had faecal impaction so gave him 2 enemas.  Yesterday he was still feeling sick.  I just seem to go round in circles, talking to doctors every day, saying we don't think they have found the main cause of the problem.  I am losing all faith in their judgement.  I am with John 24/7 and feel there is something they haven't found yet, but they seem reluctant to do more tests.  I am not at all happy with this.  It is emotionally  exhausting, apart from all the driving every day to visit him.  I am not sleeping very well.  Can't stop things from buzzing round my head.  We are both utterly cheesed off, to put it politely, with the whole episode.  As soon as they take him off the drips and he starts eating and drinking again, the sickness comes back within a few hours.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with doctors and hospitals? p0923

[wendy]

Cynthia it is terribly difficult when you are stressed with worry because a loved one is poorly.
You ask 'Do we trust doctors'  this is a hard one for us to answer.
Maybe you can have the chance to talk about your fears to a nurse in the ward.
If you have serious concerns then of course make contact with PALS but it appears to me that you need some reassurance and comfort.
I hope John will soon feel better.
xx

[cynthiarodwell]

Thanks for that Wendy.  I think I need to try and Chill Out!!  Will wait and see what the next few days brings. XX

[annie]

it is so hard when you can't seem to get the bottom of things when the one you love is poorly, I agree with Wendy, try to speak to the nurses, it seems like you need the support as much as your husband. Thin king of you
Anniexx hu****

[maureenho]

It is a difficult question 'do you trust doctors' but we have to put a certain amount of trust in them, but like Wendy and Annie have said when in doubt speak to the nurse in charge or contact PALS if you feel they are not doing their job, you need support as well, coming on Chill and keeping in touch will offer you a bit more support.