berlies
New member
- Joined
- Oct 16, 2018
- Messages
- 9
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 01/2019
- Country
- US
- State
- GA
- City
- Dallas
My mother in law was diagnosed in January of this year, and has deteriorated quickly. She hasn't been able to move or talk for some time, and although she has a feeding tube she was able to eat some food by mouth until a few weeks ago. At that point - things went downhill fast. She started experiencing a lot of pain and discomfort and had no interest in food or water through her feeding tube. On good days, she's been getting maybe one "feed". We've been able to find the right medication to keep her comfortable, but with the limited food and water she's been increasingly getting weaker. For the last few days, she has been asleep 90% of the day and we're wondering if this is the end. If so, what kind of time frame are we looking at?
I'd also love any advice on how to be there for my husband as we enter this stage.
I'd also love any advice on how to be there for my husband as we enter this stage.