Can I please ask advice on how to get my mum the help she desperately needs?
She is 62 and is currently in heart failure and has AF. Her legs have swollen to a ridiculous state, in the last three weeks she has developed ulcers on both legs that are weeping constantly, dressing is changed and within 30 mins its wet again. The ulcers look infected and the swelling is raising up her leg and is now so bad she can barely bend her knee.
She has struggled to get support from GP or district nurse. Visits booked with district nurse but she doesn't show up. GP says he can't help and referred her to the Leg Ulcer clinic at the hospital, appointment at hospital was arranged but hospital cancelled on the day. We called 111 and were told she isn't an emergency and must see her GP.
She is rapidly getting worse, her legs are awful and have open, weeping sores. She is in constant pain. She has serious mobility issues and couldn't manage a visit to A&E without support and nobody is allowed to accompany her. She had to go to A&E after passing out due to AF and it was a nightmare for her, nobody allowed to help her, she couldn't even get to the loo and had an accident.
I really fear she will end up with sepsis. Really struggling to get her the help she needs. I will find the money to pay for a private consultation if necessary but no idea how to go about it.
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GP seriously letting us down - Heart failure and serious cellulitis
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mummyof2munchkins · 02/06/2020 22:42
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