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AlaskaAngel · 05-13-2009, 08:49 PM

Hi Jennifer and Joy,

Joy knows a lot about therapy, but just out of concern I will mention anyway that painkillers commonly are a major cause of constipation, and her increased pain is abrupt enough in onset that it very well could be from the use of the painkillers. Talk with a nurse or doctor who works with patients on painkillers to see what strategies they advise her to use for dealing with constipation in case that is what is happening.

Joy, even the best of the best docs can make a guess about time remaining, but that IS all that it is--a shot in the dark--and those docs openly will admit that. You can wear yourself out just worrying about what they might say or think, so try to stay focused on whatever practical possibilities there are.

Thinking of you,

AlaskaAngel

05-13-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
AlaskaAngel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,018	Joy Hi Jennifer and Joy, Joy knows a lot about therapy, but just out of concern I will mention anyway that painkillers commonly are a major cause of constipation, and her increased pain is abrupt enough in onset that it very well could be from the use of the painkillers. Talk with a nurse or doctor who works with patients on painkillers to see what strategies they advise her to use for dealing with constipation in case that is what is happening. Joy, even the best of the best docs can make a guess about time remaining, but that IS all that it is--a shot in the dark--and those docs openly will admit that. You can wear yourself out just worrying about what they might say or think, so try to stay focused on whatever practical possibilities there are. Thinking of you, AlaskaAngel