kreed70 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hi everyone, My mom is in a lot more pain in upper back, right shoulder, arm and neck. She can't stand up straight without pain so consequently, she hunches over when she walks or stands. She sits or is laying on her back most of the time. She has her eyes closed a lot and said that moving around is getting harder. She is on taking a lot of pain meds. I don't think the Alimta is working at all. She wasn't doing well Christmas Eve or Christmas Day or yesterday. Supposedly, she is doing better today. She and my dad are still at my sister's house out of state until about Jan. 5 and I am now back in Pittsburgh. Should I call her onc.??? I am really worried!! She is getting scanned Jan. 8 and has appt. on Jan. 11. Thanks to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I would definitely call her doctor and let the doctor know about the pain that your mother is having. The doctor can give her something for the pain and be prepared to look for what is causing the pain when she goes in for her appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Always call right away when there is severe pain. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Yes! Call the doctor. So sorry your Mom is in pain. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Call the doctor... and if you think the Alimta isn't working be FIRM about that--see if there are alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 By all means YES call him and let him know. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Well, it seems to be unanimous. Mom's Dr is always upset with her when she DOESN'T call (even Christmas Day). So sorry you are going through this right now, so far away. I really just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and praying for you and your mom. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Yes I would call the doctor and I would also see about getting her back in town before Jan 5. The doctor may want to see her earlier. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Call and reschedule for ASAP!! You need to find out facts immediately. there must be a cause for the pain being so bad. ADVOCATE TO THE MAXIMUM! Youa re doing great right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Call the doctor, always better to be safe. Sending good thoughts your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Definitely call the doctor and let him know how much pain she is in and where the pain is; what makes the pain worse and what makes it better. I think I'd also consider brining her back home where she can be taken care of. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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