lindy Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Started him on .75 and the next dose is 1.0. Does that sound normal. She was very nice. Tomorrow she will put a catider (sorry spelling)for urine. He has to have the bar up at night on the bed so he won't try to get up. She says it looks like around two weeks but only God knows. I'm going to have to set my clock tonight so I can get up and give him the morphine. Anyway got to check on him now will write later, and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I don't know the answer but I am relieved that she got there. Thank God. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Linda, I know this is so hard for you, but I know the morpheine will relieve his suffering. Whether the amount sounds correct or not, I don't know. My husband was only on it a couple days in a hospial environment, but we were very thankful for something to relieve his discomfort. God Bless you Linda. I will keep you and Mike in my prayers. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 The amount sounds about right to me Linda. For my Gram they had to up it pretty regularly, but it did the trick for pain. It can slow the breathing a little and make him much sleepier so don't be surprised if this happens. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I've been following your posts and I'm glad you've got the morphine for pain control. I also don't know whether the morphine dosage sounds "normal" or not (that depends on individual circumstances) -- watch and see how he seems on it overnight, you'll know. The hospice nurse should be educating you on the guidelines in that respect (how to keep him comfortable with whatever Rxs they have given between their visits) and what to expect along the way, so you're not shocked and scared. They should also be giving you a "forward looking plan" of how you can deal with any discomfort between their visits -- i.e. what can you do if "such and such" happens (based on your particular concerns of what you are seeing)......ask that nurse tomorrow about those sorts of things if they aren't telling you that yet so you will know what to do. The last resort is the tried and true question of "what should I be asking you that I haven't thought of yet and what are the answers to those questions?" (works every time). I know this has got to be so very, very hard on you -- do everything you can to make sure you get your rest and recoup time as well -- there's got to be someone or someone(s) who can help you out so you can rest as you need it ...... Please keep us posted as you have been along the way and we'll help as much as we can. Hugs and prayers, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I know how hard this on you. Can you ask them about a morphine pum which delivers a steady dose so that you won't have to get up? If they are putting the catheter in, I imagine he is staying in bed which makes the pum really easy. The regular morphine should keep him comfortable. Prayers for all of you. It is so very difficult. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Linda, My husband was on morphine patches for a year, later that was changed to a morphine pump that delivered the right amount at the right time. You could ask. Prayers on the way. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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