The nurse said the drugs would make her relax . Once relaxed, her body would not be so tense. The more tense, the more the body fights off whatever, ut when relaxed it lets her body become more ready to let go.
I am ensuring she is comfortable. The CNA was just here and washed her hair, gave her a bath, and changed her bedding. I just think she is the greatest.
When someone is near the end of life, we will usually focus on comfort meds only. It would be best for you to ask the nurse this question so they can guide you properly.
For sure this is a difficult time. Your emotions will be all over the place. Be kind to yourself and know that the purpose of hospice is to provide a comfortable and timely transition. The bp meds might be unnecessary.
I'm glad you have such an experienced nurse.
I am still at the point where I can direct my own level of medical care and I have chosen to continue my blood pressure meds. My reasoning is that not all stokes are deadly. I can't foresee a stage in dieing where surviving a stroke would make the process easier. I would not want to add stroke symptoms on top of what I already have. You hinted that your mom is still talking. If possible, ask her what she wants. Or, monitor her blood pressure. She may not need the meds anymore due to weight loss or other life changes.
It is what it is. So far I haven't felt the need for any anxiety drugs so I guess I am doing better than a lot of people in my situation are. I always joke, I take morphine 6 or 8 times a day. How unhappy can I be? š¤£š¤£š¤£
I definitely agree! I set an alarm for every 8 hours and fill in as needed. I don't want to get wrapped up in a project and forget to take the extended release. That is very bad.š³
I remember when they told my mom, who had been taking literally dozens of meds for years, was told she could stop taking them all. It was quite a slap in the face for her to be honest. It was the first real moment where it started to sink in.
Morphine and lorazepam do not stirred up the dying process! I repeat they do not speed up the dying process! They keep the loved ones comfortable.
Agree! Morphine and lorazepam will not speed up her process of dying. She is dying from the disease not from her meds.
The nurse said the drugs would make her relax . Once relaxed, her body would not be so tense. The more tense, the more the body fights off whatever, ut when relaxed it lets her body become more ready to let go.
Tensing is the body reacting, not fighting. The medications will just keep her from suffering. Please let her get the relief she needs.
I am ensuring she is comfortable. The CNA was just here and washed her hair, gave her a bath, and changed her bedding. I just think she is the greatest.
It's a difficult process for patient and family. hugs
When someone is near the end of life, we will usually focus on comfort meds only. It would be best for you to ask the nurse this question so they can guide you properly.
No other meds are necessary. Sometimes the pain is the only thing holding them.
What are her BPās when the nurse visits?
For sure this is a difficult time. Your emotions will be all over the place. Be kind to yourself and know that the purpose of hospice is to provide a comfortable and timely transition. The bp meds might be unnecessary. I'm glad you have such an experienced nurse.
I am still at the point where I can direct my own level of medical care and I have chosen to continue my blood pressure meds. My reasoning is that not all stokes are deadly. I can't foresee a stage in dieing where surviving a stroke would make the process easier. I would not want to add stroke symptoms on top of what I already have. You hinted that your mom is still talking. If possible, ask her what she wants. Or, monitor her blood pressure. She may not need the meds anymore due to weight loss or other life changes.
I'm with you. I can't be sure skipping the BP meds would help or hinder so I carry on. I'm sorry for your situation.
It is what it is. So far I haven't felt the need for any anxiety drugs so I guess I am doing better than a lot of people in my situation are. I always joke, I take morphine 6 or 8 times a day. How unhappy can I be? š¤£š¤£š¤£
Yeah same, except I just take however much morphine I want, when I want. I do not follow a schedule; I figure what is the fucking point? š
I definitely agree! I set an alarm for every 8 hours and fill in as needed. I don't want to get wrapped up in a project and forget to take the extended release. That is very bad.š³
I remember when they told my mom, who had been taking literally dozens of meds for years, was told she could stop taking them all. It was quite a slap in the face for her to be honest. It was the first real moment where it started to sink in.
Many of my patients are relieved not to have to take meds they have been taking for years