morphine

  1. H

    Ms-contin and bi-pap

    My dad is having further difficulty breathing, down to 56% lung capacity form 70% six weeks ago. This was not quite enough to qualify for a bi-pap, but when they did a blood test, they discovered that his blood oxygen level is low enough that he should be on a bi-pap plus oxygen. Hopefully he...
  2. megs

    In memory of my Dad

    I only found this group last week after my Dad was admitted to hospital to have a P.E.G, sadly he never came home .....He developed cold sepsis at the site of the PEG and deteriorated very rapidly ......The hospital kept him comfortable with Morphine then he asked us to tell them to stop all...
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    • cold crying dad diagnosed father goodbye hours love morphine night peg treatment
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  3. O

    pain with als

    We were told their would be no pain with ALS, but my husband has alot of pain from 4 in the afternoon till he settles aroun midnight. He puts his feet up and then his back is in severe pain. Has anyone went on liquid morphine as explained to us it will get into his system faster so he will...
  4. V

    Questions Re: Bed sores and morphine

    Good day everyone! My father has been battling ALS for 5 years and what a warrior he has been. Not once has he not had a smile on his face. However, the pain has increased recently, and I am seeking your help on how to make these days easier on him; if at all possible. My father spends 75%...
  5. T

    Leg spasms/cramping End of Life

    Hi there, I am a caregiver and am wondering if anyone knows what drug has been useful to alleviate severe leg cramping or spasms during end of life?Morphine seems to be not very effective. Baclofen is already in use but not effective either. Thanks
  6. J

    Missing you all

    :oops: Sorry I have not been around to post but have lost my server connection :roll: sortof financially challenged these days. Hope to be back soon. Just to let you John and Henry know I have signed up for a Fund Raising Management Course at our local colleage, and am hoping to be able to...
  7. J

    Living with this "ALS THING"

    Hi Carol It's nice to hear from you. i have started on my morphine decent. slowly, I might add. just enough to keep me comfortable. I receive it by iv pump with the occasional bolus when needed. i don't know how long I have but I will post until I can't. My wife wants to keep me around as...
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