Another downhill

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After taking Oxynorm twice daily, dad's breathlessness is gone. However, during the period before the next appointment, more symptoms (re)appeared:
  • Huge lump going to the back. It's now painful even without touching it. Previously was painful only if touched.
  • Leg pain. Leg pain when first start walking but subside a little if keep on walking.
  • Knee pain. 
  • Back pain. 
  • Eyeball pain. Much better now after eyedrop from Penaga KK.
  • Vomit quite regularly. 
  • Numbness until pain. 
  • Blood in urine. Twice past 2 months.
During that period, dosage of adhoc medicine taken was:
  • Oxynorm breakthrough 3 times a day on top of the 2 times daily intake for breathlessness.
  • Norgesic 2-3 times a day. Seldom take paracetamol. 
During the next appointment with PCU:
  • Worried about lump (afraid might be the cause of bad bowel movement)
  • Pain: Fentanyl 75mcg (increased from 50), Oxynorm 10gm 3x daily (from 2x). Take breakthrough when needed
  • Constipation: she felt his passing motion was not good enough i.e. too little and so Oxynorm took 30-40mins to work. It was supposed to work fast and even faster than morphin. Senokot 2 tablets 2x daily. To flush out, take 4-6 tablets once (if still have problem)
  • Water retention: it is actually caused by everything (bad flow all over the body). Massage leg upwards. If possible, elevate leg higher than body
  • Blood in urine: it's a sign of inside all tumbling down. If it is getting more often, then need to be admitted
With Oncologist:
  • Worried about lump, after PCU specialist pointed it out. Might effect colon
  • Signs to looks out: pain, constipation, puss. If have such signs, come immediately to be warded 
  • The high potassium from the blood test results was worrisome. Gave medication for 3 days lower its level. After that need to be careful of eating high potassium food (no more banana, nuts etc). Signs to look out for in high potassium: fast heart palpitations, numbness of hands

Comments

William said…
Hope there will be some improvement!
December 1, 2019 at 12:20 AM
Twilight Man said…
Water retention is sometimes caused by the patient's organs slowly shutting down their functions. I was told by TCM that drinking barley water (big & small ones) would help.

My prayers for both your parent's recovery.
December 1, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Jaded Jeremy said…
Willam, Twilight Man,
Thank you.
December 1, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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