Hi everyone, I’ve been caring for an elderly lady who has mobility issues. Basically she had a fall and the hospital just said she had an old fracture, discharged her with morphine and released her back to her daughters care.
The daughter has noticed every time after she has morphine (she begs for it and is always complaining of pain) she starts acting bizarrely. She screams that she needs more medication tears tissues up, and is generally a 2 year old in a 74 year old body.
Personally I think its classic signs of dementia but given these episodes come on after a morphine dose the daughter is not convinced.
Any advice?
Hi Teresa,
I think this needs referring to her GP.
Melly1
I agree, it sounds like the morphine isn’t agreeing with her. I’ve had it, makes me feel weird. Should normally only be given for short periods, i.e. knee replacements.
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Dear Teresa _2106
Hi. In relation to your problem that you think the one you care for is acting bizarrely after taking the morphine I think that the behaviour must be very challenging for you to deal with and that it is difficult. I hope things get better for you and the cared for family and I would just like to welcome you to the Forum and I hope that you find the Forum beneficial and helpful for you.
You are not alone I am sure that many on here will understand exactly how you feel and offer support. Caring can be a very lonely job and the pandemic has made caring responsibilities challenging as many carers have been socially restricted and unable to attend social groups etc.
Carers UK are running online weekly meet ups for carers and you can find the information on how to register at Care for a Cuppa:-Online meetups | Carers UK. There is also a weekly meet up called Share and Learn:-Share and Learn | Carers UK.
Carers UK have a telephone phone number you can ring up for help and information and if you phone the number they might be able to help you with your caring problems. The telephone number is 0808 808 7777 and it is open Monday to Friday between 9am-6pm. The email address for Carers UK is (advice@carersuk.org).
The organisation provide you with information and guidance to unpaid carers like you. This covers-
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-Your Rights As A Carer In The Workplace
-Carers Assessments And How To Get Support In Your Caring Role
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-How To Complain Effectively And Challenge Decisions.
I hope the advice from fellow carers on the network can help you and if you need further advice then give the above telephone number a ring.
I will follow up this email within a few weeks.
Best Wishes
Kristie