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My ruminations...
especially since she lives in Florida
One thought: Get her in a pool. If it is above shoulder height it will mostly likely greatly reduce the force of gravity on her spine and relieve that part of her pain that is from the bone being too weak or the nerves being pinched. If there is something from the metastasis itself causing her pain (chemical rather than mechanical) this may not relieve her pain, but warm water is quite soothing and may give her some emotional relief.
Press her doctor on what pain relief methods may be available--I read about people abusing "fentanyl patches" which were meant for cancer patients. Many of these may be too strong for people of her age, especially if her liver or kidney function are not optimal.
If nothing else, you might ask to try a TENS machine. It works on the principal that, if you stub your toe AND THEN bite your finger, the latter relieves some of the pain of the former, as the brain cannot process two signals approaching it simultaneously from two places very well--it dampens the pain. The electrodes need to be placed between "the pain and the brain" so I guess up below her neck??? A pain specialist or physical therapist may be able to help you.
Again, I am just sharing information not making recommendations. I do
not claim ANY expertise. Just trying to pick my brain to see if I can impart any helpful information.
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