Early this morning Mom was experiencing an increase of pain. The Doctors increased her pain medication. The family was taking turns lightly rubbing her areas of pain with ice that seems to help decrease her symptoms or simply distract her.
Sadly, Mom had several more episodes of severe pain. The Doctors have increased her pain medication several times today, 11:30am, 4:30pm., 5:40pm and soon at 8pm. Mom at this point is able to hear and that is all. She is non ambulatory and and responsive with speaking, squeezing her fingers, raising her eyebrows or showing any physical movement to indicate communicating. Mom is moving through the stages pretty quickly at this point. The Doctors and Nurses are watching her body language and breathing closely to determine her comfort and pain levels.
Since this early this morning to present, The family has been taking turns massaging Mom, using ice to massage her and we all hope to help her stay as calm as possible.
More to come later.
Karen
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Karen, Thank you so much for taking the time to keep the west coast informed of Momma Ruthie's condition. It's hard being this far away. At least I felt closer when I was with lover dog, Shayna. I know this is so difficult on everyone. That Momma Ruthie is something else. She is so incredibly strong!!! Her heart and mind are so much stronger than the disease that is slowly overcoming her body, making it that much more difficult. Please give all my love and tell Maxine and Carol to keep telling those stories! A special big hug to Momma Ruthie and Poppie! Be strong:-) Love you all, Brenna
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