We visited St Oswalds in Gosforth, where we found Ryan is still suffering from bouts of extreme pain, interspersed with some long quiet moments. The nurses are able to respond quickly when the pain starts but it is distressing to watch him whilst the various treatments kick in. I understood from the doctor in Newcastle that they would try and keep him permanently sedated to avoid these  painful episodes but apparently this can't be done.
Someone queried my comment that Ryan was being sedated above the normal limits. Just to explain, the doctor told me this was the case, as normal sedation was not working.
I am not sure when I can visit again as, to add to my back and leg problem, I now have what appears to be a frozen shoulder. Compared to what Ryan has to put up with, this is nothing but it does make driving (with in effect one hand)  difficult.
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