End stage copd

[mommat1]

Mom fell again last night. Praise God she's ok. She really not eating much at all. She's pretty depressed, who wouldn't be. Breathing treatments every two hours. I'm just kinda lost at the moment. Does that make sense?

[Hidden]

So sorry.its hard to know what to say to you

Keep strong x

[sassy59]

It makes perfect sense mommat as you must feel so helpless. Bless you and your dear mother. X

[cofdrop-UK]

Yes it does make sense hun. I am so sorry your dear Mum has had this fall and is struggling with depression. I am hoping there will be an improvement and you and your Mum can feel a little more settled.

Healing hugs to you both.

love cx

[Hidden]

Yes it does completely. I hope your mum is receiving palliative care and is as comfortable as possible.

You are in a sort of limbo land neither here nor there so no wonder you feel so lost. Don't forget to take care of yourself too as often we are the last ones we think about.

My mum was nearing the end of her life a couple of years ago now and the family just concentrated on talking to her (even if she couldn't talk back). We talked about family things and kept it very light and undemanding. We tried to make her smile as much as possible and reassured her when she felt ill. Spend as much time as you can with her as she will feel better with the family around her.

Remember that hearing is the last sense to go. Take care and I am thinking of her and you. Bev xx

[mmzetor]

its hard for us with the copd but often think its harder for the carer when your family seeing it and not being able to do anything about it , take care

[Dedalus]

This must be so hard for you; your mum is so lucky to have such a caring and loving daughter. Stay as strong as you can for her and keep her as comfortable as possible. I'm sure she is getting everything she needs. Take care and I wish you all the best xx

[2malinka]

Sorry to hear about your mother. I have end stage COPD now referred to as stage 4. I manage to do stuff around the house and drive. Maybe you should call the BLF helpline for advice. Do you know if your Mom has a chest infection? Perhaps she needs antibiotics? Maybe you should call the Please don't feel too discouraged

[2malinka]

HI

Sorry to hear about your mother. I too have end stage COPD or now referred to as stage 1V COPD but I still mange to do stuff around the house and drive. Yes, it is a struggle some days but so is life. Do you think that your mother might have a chest infection? She may need antibiotics. You could call the BLF helpline for advice. They are very helpful. Please don't feel too discouraged. Hopefully your Mom will feel better soon?

Take care

Malinka

[lisalux]

Hi. Im Lisa. My Dad also has the same....There is nothing I can offer you medically wise. we too are watching and feel helpless that whatever we do isn't enough to make him better or more comfortable. Family is important. The best medicine for her is your love and attention. You can only do your best (You ARE doing your best). This is a horrible illness leading me to wish sometimes for an end but all the time demanding more steroids, more antibiotics, anything to help but it doesn't. I understand your pain and that is the only solace I can offer. Keep strong, take care of you and don't be so hard on yourself hunny. I am here if you want to talk. it helps, if not her then you.. I wish you luck and will ask in my prayers for strength but mostly im sending you love.

lisa x

[pattylusk]

Hang in there with her. No matter how bad it is it is better with someone who cares. If feasible tell her our group at least most of us have felt the same and we do care and send her our love and you too for being there. Sometimes those who help us get left out of the lime light.