Hi everyone,
We are now dealing with HE due to Cirrhosis . What a rollercoaster ride this is becoming. Does anyone have any advice on dealing with this? We have been directed to begin lactulose at least 3 x's a day. So seems to me the liver just got worse. Along with all the other things I watch on my mother, now I'm watching for neuro issues so she doesn't go into a coma.
Any advise or wisdom is appreciated.
She's already telling me she's tired of the meds and doctors.
I really appreciate everyone's insight. Information is comforting to me. and anything that helps my mother its great.
The lactulose will cause massive diarrhea. I am certain you are warned of that.
This sounds to me, as a retired RN as impossible care to be doing in-home.
I am not a Nurse but I do understand what toxins do to the body. The only thing that may save Mom is a liver transplant. Is your Moms stomach enlarged? If so, she maybe in her final stage of her disease. Not sure what a doctor can do for her at this point. You may want to consider Hospice.
So sorry.
Yea, she's young. But she looks 80, she seems to be declining to me, I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get put on hospice next month. If not, I will ask about LTC, that's a great idea. My husband is great moral support but this is still taking a toll.