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End of Life Issues

catbyte

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25. I'm so very sorry. If you have decent insurance that covers prescriptions, Aqtiq lollipops

Reply to The_jackalope (Original post)

Wed Aug 2, 2017, 11:39 AM

Aug 2017

would be very effective for her pain. The fentanyl is absorbed through the tissue in the cheek so swallowing & keeping down the meds isn't an issue.They're wicked expensive, though. I used to be on them for pain control, but I lost my great prescription drug benefits when I retired so I had to find something else much less expensive. Again, I'm so very sorry. I've seen family members & my spouse of 30 years through terminal illnesses and it's just plain horrific. Please don't forget to take care of you.

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Hi, I'm actually GliderGuider, who posted below [View all] The_jackalope Aug 2017 OP

I'm so sorry. This sounds horrific. sweetroxie Aug 2017 #1

Hospice is looped in, and they're being helpful The_jackalope Aug 2017 #4

Best to die at home then in a cold hospital room kimbutgar Aug 2017 #17

I am asking the universe to ease your pain as well. FM123 Aug 2017 #2

Thank you. I'm doing OK right now, but the stress is going to torpedo me in a day or two. nt The_jackalope Aug 2017 #5

I am sorry for both your suffering........ samnsara Aug 2017 #3

That's what I wish for her as well. The_jackalope Aug 2017 #6

Prayers Hayduke Bomgarte Aug 2017 #7

Been wondering about you both . I know the background you have posted . Hope by now she is getting lunasun Aug 2017 #8

I am so sorry, GG - but I know when my late husband was so desperately ill (and did NOT want Leghorn21 Aug 2017 #9

That does work if you can't keep anything down, but best to start out slow ... mr_lebowski Aug 2017 #31

Oh my... cilla4progress Aug 2017 #10

Strength to you both, GG & T_j. appal_jack Aug 2017 #11

I'm so sorry to hear this radical noodle Aug 2017 #12

I am so sorry. LiberalLoner Aug 2017 #13

I walked this path. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2017 #14

A rectal infusion of the drug might avoid vomiting. Read up and start with quarter dosage. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2017 #15

So deeply sorry volstork Aug 2017 #16

Om Mani Padme Hum WhiteTara Aug 2017 #18

Peace world wide wally Aug 2017 #19

That is so horrible Moral Compass Aug 2017 #20

May she cross easy, and may you find peace. nolabear Aug 2017 #21

Most of us will walk this path if not already HAB911 Aug 2017 #22

Really sorry to hear this. Ligyron Aug 2017 #23

My heartfelt sympathies to your spouse and you Plucketeer Aug 2017 #24

I'm so very sorry. If you have decent insurance that covers prescriptions, Aqtiq lollipops catbyte Aug 2017 #25

Very sorry to here this May she pass quickly and softly dbackjon Aug 2017 #26

My deepest sympathies and condolences to you both. Moostache Aug 2017 #27

heaven knows we liocked horns on occasion, but DonCoquixote Aug 2017 #28

GG, jack, Bodhi.... You will be ok. You will make it through. pangaia Aug 2017 #29

Ask for this Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #30

I am so sorry. Duppers Aug 2017 #32

I took her to emergency yesterday at 1:00 PM The_jackalope Aug 2017 #33

My heart is hurting for you both. babylonsister Aug 2017 #34

I spoke with the hospice coordinator yesterday, and I'll be talking to her again today. The_jackalope Aug 2017 #35