Frustration and pain

Monday Mark has his left foot bandaged, he's got the beginnings of a pressure sore on his ankle. This is caused by his constant spasms moving his feet around in bed.

Tuesday, despite all his pain he was determined to try his first car transfer - it wasn't pretty but he did manage to get back into his chair with the help of Dean his Physio. Dean did say in the past he has had to summon reinforcements to get people back out of their cars so Mark didn't do too bad.

Wednesday, I have only spoken to Mark on the phone but he tells me his right foot is now bandaged due to the beginnings of a pressure sore - same as his left foot. He hasn't gone to Physio because he's in too much pain with his back. The doctor is giving him a stronger pain killer with muscle relaxant tonight which will hopefully alleviate the pain. His x-rays have come back ok, they're happy there's nothing wrong there.

I have spent the day on a Continuing Health Care course, which basically spells out just how hard the government will work to give Mark as little care and benefits as they possibly can and just how hard you have to play the game to get what you need. At least I can come home and have a large glass of wine, poor Mark however is in bed in pain and feeling really pissed off!!