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erina07172
erina07172

 Can somebody please assist? My mother (83) with PSP suddenly become very sleepy the over the last few days. Could not get her to eat or respond since yesterday. Need urgent advice please?

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  • lesley99237
    lesley99237 erina07172

    Posted

    Have you called her GP? Eating is not the issue; she needs to be hydrated. I am thinking of you both.
  • Tezes
    Tezes erina07172

    Posted

    Call the GP could have an infection or maybe had a mini stroke, firstly she needs to be hydrated and have. Bloods taken either at home or GP may admit to hospital. If you're very concerned and she's not responding at all 999 ?
    • erina07172
      erina07172 Tezes

      Posted

      The GP saw her yesterday. Says she has light lunginfection and prescribed antibiotics.  She was able to eat a light breakfast and took the prescribed medication but fell alsleep again. Responding now but is still sleepe and her skin feels damp and cold. 
    • Tezes
      Tezes erina07172

      Posted

      Oh that's good main thing is to keep giving fluids and let the meds do their work to combat the infection.

      wishing all the best, get the doc out again if at any time she deteriorates further x

  • kathleen58023
    kathleen58023 erina07172

    Posted

    Hi Erina,have you got your mums blood level checked her iron level might be low,or pernicious enema which I had and it does make you feel very tired and you lose your apatite .  Regards Kath x
    • erina07172
      erina07172 kathleen58023

      Posted

      Hi Kath - she is sitting in her decliner at the moment and is responding when I talk to her. Her caregiver is feeding her crushed ice at the moment. She looks better - I shall get something to prevent dehidration as soon as the pharmacy is open later this afternoon.

      I was just worried about the constant sleeping.  I have read somewere that PSP patients can enter a "sleepin phase" at the end of their life sicle. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say - English is not my first language!

  • kathleen58023
    kathleen58023 erina07172

    Posted

    Hi Erina as long as she drinks plenty,try some yoghurt ,ice cream or soup.hope she feels better and you take care of yourself x

     

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