He has difficulty swallowing liquids-he tends to mildly asperate, whereas he has no difficulty swalling solids. He insists on coffee every morning and hasn't any problem there as well. The problem is he has just recovered from a UTI (I think). His urine outflow is poor, dark or cloudy and has a horrible fishy odor. Our hospice team is great but they offer no answers. He has been terribly constipated/impacted, and I must manually un-impact him for every BM. Hospice has increased his Senecot and added everthing known to man that should normally blast the roof off the house. Still nothing. Does anyone have any advice or experienced this situation? I should also mention that within the past 3 weeks I have seen a noticable decline. Although he still loves food, he takes longer and longer to eat it. I am just worried hill will suffer more than he already does due to lack of fluids. UTI's and impaction are painful.
Good luck!
Is he at home with visiting Hospice?
Yesterday a Hospice nurse began a post. I can't recall her name. Started with C & a string of capital letter.
Look for the post! Sound like the person has a good grip & willing to share.
Fluids into fathers is a tough call. Lynn's suggestions are great. Fruit give my dad the runs. Many things do.
His doc recommened siluim (sp) to bulk his bowel. Fiber tablets. Now that he has a couple a day things are better. I understand it works both ways.
Good luck!!!
My sympathy is more than ever!
You are certainly right about the whole Enchillada!
(thanslate that Italy! You'll get a Gold Star!)
*sorry, Rossella has a get humor which we all need.
Is he home with you or in a Hospice facility?
Were you able to find the previous post of the Hospice nurse?
Good luck our friend ~
Please write often?
& hug that noble little Taco Dog for us!
is the Hospice nurse's tag to watch for. Posting often!
Be well?