Voicelessness and Emotional Survival > Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board
Farm Journal - 2025
lighter:
That's terrific news, Amber. Any relief for B is long overdue.
Lighter
Hopalong:
Wow, that is beautiful news.
I'm so happy for you both.
Wish they'd opened the morphine valve for him a long time ago,
but ... the world.
Bless that nurse.
How about your Big Itch, is it better or gone?
That sounded like true torment.
hugs
Hops
sKePTiKal:
Itch is still here; just getting better. Only downside to B's dosage adjustment, is he's sleeping a lot. Fell asleep at 8 last night (about) and he is still sleeping at 8 this morning. His body might be adjusting... we'll see. He reports the pain level dropped about 50%, so that's responsible - no doubt - for his more active & aware presence the past couple of days. With my itch, I definitely relate to how something physical that's constant, can take over one's brain. It is possible to "shut it out" to focus on needed tasks... but it's time-limited and uses more energy.
I'll text nurse on Monday to report observations and thank her for trying to find a way to help, when the docs aren't even trying.
Twoapenny:
I'm so glad B's got some relief. Also miffed on his behalf that it's taken this long. But glad it's happened, none the less. Still sending 'bye, bye, itchiness' thoughts your way xx
Hopalong:
I can't imagine what a healing thing it could be to both his body and psyche to sleep 12 hours. Maybe for six months.
He's been tormented by pain for SO long and it's likely harmed his psyche as much as his body.
Morphine was a divine discovery, imo. (Wouldn't say the same for heroin....)
Sleep is a healer I yearn for, so I'm sure I'm projecting that. But it may also be true. Unless he stops breathing, I'd not worry about the sleep. It's a gift.
hugs
Hops
PS Glad the itch is retreating, may it be fully gone soon!
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version