My mom has had ALS for a little over 2 years (I should say has been diagnosed for a little over 2 years). She is at the point where she is mostly in bed, and has just in the past week been completely unable to speak. My brother and I decided to put her on hospice, and I have seen a significant...
As many of you know, my husband has SEVERE back pain. It had gotten to the point where his"quality of life" was nonexistent. In Febr he had a Lumbar epidural, and it took the edge off his pain. We had another one in March, and we saw a definite improvement. In April we tried trigger point...
It was very peaceful, thanks to the morphine. She was ready to go - she had lost all of her mobility and she was a bulbar patient, so she had no means of communication once her hands went. On Friday night something was bothering her and she couldn't tell me what it was. I had no idea if she...
My dad peacefully passed away April 9th after a 7 month battle. We feel fortunate that he did not suffer with the respiratory issues for more than 1 1/2 days. Once his breathing became labored (no trach or vent), we began administering the morphine and he remained comfortable. My mother...
Good Fri. went to BBQ at neighbors. Going into back yard hit soft ground on slope which dug in front wheels sliding me and hand on controller forward. Chair lurched and out I went as foot pads dug in. Feet ended up under chair in tangled mess. Son in law, daughter(Paramedic) and neighbor got me...
Hello everyone,
My father has ALS and was diagnosed in June 2008. I have visited this site a few times since then, and appreciate everyone's thoughtful & insightful comments. My husband and I, along with my brother and his wife, moved to Baltimore to help my mom care for dad. I finally decided...
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The last week has been hellish and I'm finding it hard to find the strength the deal with Dad's illness.
He's in the VA hospital hospice. He has pneumonia and a blood infection. The morphine and Ativan can't make him comfortable. At times, he's on a morphine drip and he's still thrashing and...
As soon as Dad was diagnosed, Mom told me she couldn't handle all of the medical and financial stuff. I get that. Dad was always the family manager so for her to deal with his illness plus learn all of the new medical "stuff" and take over their finances is overwhelming. So, they moved near me...
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Hi all... First I'm sending lots of positive energy to Beth...
So a couple of questions, or maybe just a shoulder, from anyone who is at this stage or has been through it. My mom is on the BiPAP almost 24/7 now. Clinic has basically said to her it is just a matter of time :( But she is still...
I was just wondering if the meds my father in law is taking are enough… at times he hurts a lot more than he likes to admit. I believe it is because of my mother in law.
I guess I would have to explain that statement a little better so you all will understand how I have come to that conclusion...