

Treatment

Daily living support

Nurses

Ambulance staff
GP:
I was feeling pain in my ankle intermittently, the next day it worsened so I called my GP. I was seen and diagnosed with gout. Blood test booked for the Friday but by then I was unable to walk on the right foot.
I called the GP but was told they would not visit and I was left in pain, without a plan.
Ambulance 1:
On the Friday I called 111 and with added chest pain, an ambulance arrived. ECG was clear, the crew said, my ankle was not gout, it was cellulitis and needed treatment quickly. By now throbbing constantly but I was advised to contact GP.
Ambulance 2 & ED:
The next day, chest pains returned, this time ECG was raised, and I was taken to Crosshouse ED. There I was assessed, and later moved to Ambulatory Care. Nurses were confused as I asked for assistance to move, as they had me listed as mobile, and needing no assistance!
Ward 2D:
I was then moved to ward 2D in isolation and that is where the real care started. The care received here was excellent. Throughout my stay I felt totally cared for. Staff here were humorous and caring, I felt embarrassed keep asking for things, but they were so gracious.
District Nurse:
Louise and student Sophie, are absolutely brilliant, more like family coming to help in terms of caring.
I look forward to their arrival and good spirits. That care is still ongoing, and soon Podiatry may take over? Personally I'm happy if Louise continues through to healing.
Thank you all đŸ¥°
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