Hey Donna.

I do not remember. Is your Mom getting a PEG? I know I am. Then you can put her meds right in the PEG.

I take my pills right on the 4 hour time frame. This keeps it level at all times. (pain)

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR HER TO BE IN PAIN???

If she is hurting before the time limit she needs something stronger. I took a double dose for a whole bottle, then the Dr. gave me something stronger. If her meds are not agreeing with her tell the Dr exactly what is the problem and he will give her another type. This is normal. There are many different types of pain meds and people react differently to them.

Also have her drink a small glass of prune juice daily. It will ward off constipation, which is a "given" when taking pain meds. Prune juice is my choice but there are many other options.

After one bout with it I said, never again. Drinking that small glass everyday keeps everything "moving". And now I have actually acquired a taste for it.

Also I would suggest making and eating all her favorite foods everyday as it may be a while before she can enjoy them again and she needs to be hydrated and up to par on vitamins and nutiants. She will most likely lose a fair amount of weight in her TX.