KarHart Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Ken is getting progressively weaker. The worst thing is the mental confusion. It is very difficult for me to get any medication in him. He always says he already took it. The other morning he looked absolutely terrified of me when I tried to get him to take some anit-nauseau medicine. He said I gave it to him 4 times already. It just broke my heart. Hospice wants me to double his dose of the long lasting morhine. Problem is he refuses to take any morphine at all now. The only thing he will take is the oxycodone so I am doubling the dosage on it. I do have liquid morphine and sometimes he will take it. I am thinking about trying to put it in a drink, but he does not drink much. He has gotten so weak today. His speech has really gotten difficult to understand, and when I can understand him it does not make much sense. This is so incredibly difficult. My mother is with him now, I just ran into the office briefly. I called our daughter in WY to come back soon, maybe Sat. I have a lot of support and help but I just was not prepared for how painful this is. He is just wasting away before my eyes. Continued prayers are needed. Thank you. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen, so sorry that you are having to go through this. Prayers coming for all of you. Hugs and prayers, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I know, Karen, and it is so very very hard. I wish I could help. Love and Prayers. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen, I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. I can only send my prayers to you both. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen--I'm very sorry to hear that, prayers for the both of you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I am so sorry for what you are going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen, I'm so sorry.... It is so nice to know that you have a good support system. Stay strong and remember we are all praying so hard for you and Ken. Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 awful, Karen. I'm just so sorry for all of this. we're here, praying. wish I could do more. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen, I'm so sorry! I will keep you and Ken in my prayers.. (((HUG))) Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen, So sorry to hear this. Many prayers for you and your family, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen, You and Ken are in my prayers. Is Ken in pain? Why does hospice want you to double the morphine? I guess I just don't get it. I'm Sorry, you are remarkable and a great caregiver... Blessings snd hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Karen, Prayers for Ken and you. I'm sorry for all your pain. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Prayers continue for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Oh Karen - It is just so hard. I wish I had an answer for you. Why does hospice want to double the morphine? Is it to keep him comfortable? Is he anxious? So many prayers for you during this terribly difficult time. I remember one minute praying that God just take my mom and other moments praying for more and more time with her -- it just absolutely sucks. I hope that hospice is able to give you some comfort and good direction as well. With heartfelt love and prayers, Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Ask if Ken can get a pain patch - it's much more of a "set and forget" medication, and very long-lasting. Prayers going out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Your both in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Mega Prayers For you all I know how hard this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Karen, My heart goes out to you. Know that you and Ken are in my prayers. I came on here today to look for you so I could let you know that I haven't forgotten you and that you remain in my prayers. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Sending many prayers to both of you. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 It breaks my heart to read your posts. You are holding up so good. Please know there are so many prayers going out to him and you. Hang in there honey, I pray for him to be at peace. I am so sorry Karen... this is so sad. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Oh, Karen, my heart is breaking to pieces for you. It's just so hard, all of it! I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. Just so, so sorry! Love and hugs, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Karen, it's so hard, isn't it? Please know that we understand what you are going through....... I'm so sorry, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Karen,I'm sorry this is so hard to deal with.It's good that others will be there soon to help you out. Keeping you and Ken in our prayers and thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm so sorry.. Keeping you both in my prayers. God is the only one who can provide the peace and strength. God bless you, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Oh (((Karen)))).. I cannot even imagine your pain..I am so sorry you have to go through this..I am sending hugs and prayers for you and Ken.. God bless You... Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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