extreme lower belly pain and gas pains
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Isisman, excellent thought and you are so right about that. I think Teddy took, Senna. Yes, Morphine is very ‘binding’.
Make sure she takes a scoop of metamucil or something every day to help with constipation. My husband was told another kind to take but can’t remember the name, either way, once you are on morphine, you need to take something daily to keep the system working.
Mary, you are not alone, we are all here for you! Just a cyber space away. I am wondering why it is taking 2 days to get a pain patch! That is the beauty of Hospice. When something is needed you get it that day. Someone needs to explain to Jessee that Hospice is not about dying, it is about living more comfortably. I know every step Teddy took with Hospice was like admitting he was getting closer to the end, BUT once he made that step he was so glad that he always felt more comfortable. I used to give him a Carnation Breakfast drink every morning and would put a banana in it and blend it all like a shake. He really liked that. He never liked scrambled eggs but they became his breakfast and sometimes lunch. Also he loved Campbell’s chicken noodle or rice soup. I would add only 1/2 can of water making it taste much better. This CC seems to really change one’s taste buds. Do you think Jessee would allow Hospice just to come in and talk to him? You know, baby steps?
Jesse is in some pain the doc is going to send a prescription for a pain patchwill be here Mon.He hates for you to mention food to him.He gets hungry but a few bites wil do him nothing taste good to him.I feel so alone in this battle because he is always talking about dying.Thanks to everyone for the good advice God is the only answer .Mary
Jesse’s wife…Vomiting and pain can be relentless. Jessee will need medications to control it. The physician will prescribe the necessary medications for vomiting and pain and under the care of Hospice you will be able to administer or, their trained staff will do so. It is all about making Jessee comfortable. Should things change for the better then you can always withdraw from Hospice.
I am thinking of you and am sending all my best wishes your way,
MarionTo Jessee: Have you sought out a 2nd opinion? Is the ONC giving Jessee anything for Nausea? Just what did the ONC say is Jessee’s present condition? Why do they feel it is time for Hospice? We do not want our loved ones to suffer and if in fact it is time for Hospice they would come in and make him very comfortable. What to expect? Just about what you are seeing now. Eating less and sleeping more. Is Jessee in pain? We need more information to give you some better advice. Also I am afraid this post is lost on this other long thread. I suggest you go to General Discussion and repost so many members can read this and perhaps give some more advice.
I would to know what to expect Jesse went to oncology 2 wks ago his billirubin went to 20.5 They offered us hospice but he said he is not ready yet.In the last week his condition is worse he is eating much less because he is either Having reflux or vomiting every time he eats.I know he is getting worse but don’t want to mention hospice until he does.I am really worried.He sleeps alot Please if anyone knows what to expect let me know Thanks
I am so sorry that your precious daughter has to experience this. My husband had a lot of trouble with lower belly pain and gas. It was almost always constipation. He began taking a stool softener with senna (a natural ingredient) on a daily basis and he also kept magnesium citrate to help move things along when he needed quicker relief. I hope this help. Check with the doctor as it is true (like Kathy said) that morphine can cause constipation. Looking forward to hearing more and that your daughter experiences some relief from her pain. Blessings, Susan
After my first chemo treatment I got very sick. Although I blamed the chemo, the problem was my stent had become clogged.
Some chemos like gem/cis can cause unexplained fevers. Also happened to me.
Are they sure she is not constipated? I have had lower belly pain and lower back pain. Went to the doctor thinking it was the cancer. Actually had a different doctor tell me it was “the cancer”, but an x-ray showed constipation. Morphine does/can cause constipation as it slows everything down.
My prayers are with you, your daughter, and the doctors.
Kathy
Whoever decided to take your daughter to the doctor or admit her to the hospital for the fever did the right thing. I can’t stress enough on how important it is for people having chemo and developing fevers to call/see the doctor. A fever could be some minor reaction, but it could be life threatening. I was always to call if my fever went over 100.5. While on chemo you sometimes just don’t have the white blood cells to fight a simple infection. Good job!
http://www.chemocare.com/managing/fever_neutropenic_fever_and_their.aspOur daughter started her first chemo treatment and the first two days went well, on the third day she developed a low grade fever and was and is still hospitalized. Now she is suffering from severe lower belly pain and gas cramps, they have tried several different meds to no available, has anyone had the same experience and any suggestions. They gave taken her off the morphene and put her on a fentnyl patch for pain. thank you to all for being out there and god bless you
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