Long day yesterday. At Dr 10:00-3:30. Bad night the night before. Throwing up all food. Gagging and choking on pflemn. Julie was put on IV's and given lorazepam. This medication helped her so much yesterday I can't believe it. 100x better on the gagging, more relaxed. We are doing the IV's again today and also seeing the Dr before radiation.

She upped the fentanyl transdermal patch to 50mg on Friday. Last night after radiation she used morphine sulfate for pain. I can see that when she swallows she is in more pain with each radiation treatment. I think the pain that she is having is not break through pain. I think she may have to up the patch again. I would rather see her using the patch to control this. Is this correct??

Thanks Kris. We did discuss the oral thing yesterday and I'm going to get her to try some swallowing today. The Dr said to try and do something thicker than water because of aspiration. I think I will bribe her with shakes and pudding!

Gary we have not been going to the Mayo. My mother lives closer to Mayo and thinks there may be some better options for detection.

Chuck seems like we got her pain and other meds in check and she is doing so much better today. I have been the tough guy. It is hard for me to see her so sick. I want her to be as comfortable as possible.

Joan thanks to the answer to my smoking question. Looks like you have been around this sight for a long time. That makes me feel good.

Bless you all! You have the kindest hearts,
Kellie