Earlier this evening around 4:45pm Mom's left leg started hurting and went from a level 2 to a level 10 in about 15-20 mins. Mom was hoping the pain would simply would go away. Brian told Mom to report it immediately. She was at a level 6 when she told her nurse. I also explained again to Mom that the pain simply escalates within a short period of time which may trigger more pain elsewhere. The nurses and doctor told her the same thing. She needs to speak up immediately.
Mom was at a level 10 before she could be given more pain medication. The pain medication was increased. Her(PCA) Patient Controled Analgesia, also known as "The Button" was adjusted. Her PCA medication was increased and the frequency was increased. She now pushes "the button" every 10 minutes rather than every 15 minutes. After about 50 mins of the pain medication in her system, receiving an ice rubbing on her leg from me as a distraction and getting a light massage, her pain level eventually returned to a 2-3. She eventually calmed enough to close her eyes and take deep breaths.
Mom did find great enjoyment later tonight. Poppie and his two sisters (Marilyn, and Carol), Brian, Kimmy and I watched with Mom her favorite show; Dancing with The Stars. This is a show that Mom and Poppie always watch together. It was so cute to see Mom, Poppie, and "The Sisters" watch with such intensity. They couldn't keep their eyes off the TV nor rating the dancers. Brian, Kimmy and I kept giggling to how into the show they were.
Kimmy and I left Mom around 11:30pm. Mom was feeling the increased medication. Mom began dozing off into a deep sleep so we decided to leave her with the nurses and staff on duty. We will be back early tomorrow and stay into the late night as we do.
Sleep well and again thank you for all your compassion and support,
Karen
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