Brenda,

Welcome to a great place that you really would rather not be at! Yikes...you need to edit that sentence.

It sounds as though Tom needs more/better pain meds and you did not mention that he is on any type of narcotics. If he is having pain that interrupts sleep, please advise your physician(s)and have them prescribe. Most pts undergoing this treatment eventually need fairly heavy duty meds, for instance, liquid morphine or fentanyl patches. All this comes with a price though..possible nausea or constipation which can be helped with other medications. I don't recommend this lightly but it sounds as though he has reached a point that he needs help, particularly to sleep.

Wishing you strength during this journey..we have been there and it's no cakewalk.

Deb