This is a brief update, due to the lateness of the hour and the extent of my fatigue:
Last week Angelique began having what is known as restlessness (apparently that’s the clinical term for it, even though it sounds like the social term for it). It’s normal and expected in end-stage cancer patients. That didn’t make it any less scary for this caregiver. It’s the twitchiness and the mind-fog I have mentioned before. It’s also manifested by the patient’s insistence that they have somewhere to be, or something to go out and do.
Last night, or really about 4 am today, it really took hold. We could not get her to lie down. After a couple of harrowing experiences, we finally got her to sleep at about 11 this morning.
I called hospice and the nurse came out at about 2 and got her on another new drug just for restlessness. It knocked her out—way out. I just re-dosed her at about 11:15 pm. I also hooked her up to oxygen, which is supposed to be good for restlessness too.
More tomorrow; I’m beat.
Thanks for caring. Stay tuned.
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Hang in there Chris. We are praying!!! Tell Danni hello. I have been on nights since I saw you last so I check the blog every morning when I get home. Thanks for keeping me posted. Russ
ReplyDeleteI remember Angelique from high school - she was always fun and there was never a dull moment when we all ran around together. I am sad to hear about her condition and will keep you all in my prayers. Thank you for letting us all know how she is doing.
ReplyDeleteKay Gilmore Jenkins
Hey Chris,
ReplyDeleteYou know I am praying for you and the family. If you need anything, let me know. I read every evening.
In my prayers,
Nancy