Mom has neuropathy in her feet. If I understand it correctly, they feel like the surface skin is numb but she can feel the rest of her feet. Needless to say, it makes her a bit wobbly.
On Sunday, she got a tricycle walker that is small enough to go into the back seat of the car and light enough that she can just about maneuver it into the car by herself. (Watching the process is part of that "letting her do what she can" without interfering. It's hard.) The walker has a place to carry her oxygen tank so that is one burden off her shoulders.
Anyway, her doctor prescribed Lyrica, a drug used for fibromyalgia, for the neuropathy and gave her a sample. She took one Friday night, her dose on Saturday and part of Sunday's dose. At that point, the pills were making her very giddy and silly. Not Mom's usual demeanor, but cute. The drug did nothing for the numbness. She did not take her Sunday evening pill.
Adrian spent Sunday night at the apartment. He helped her by doing chores on Monday then drove her to the hospital.
By Monday evening she was back in the real world. She ate a great meal and went to bed. She called the doctor but had not gotten any new drugs by Monday night.
I have been in touch with Tami. She and I have talked several times and she is ready to send someone when the arracngements are made.
Thanks for the post. Glad you made your way on board!
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