Bronkmommy,
If she is having problems with digestion, nausea, vomiting because of the pain meds. you may want to ask the Dr. about Zofran, and Metoclopramide. They help in the stomach for these issues, also while on Pain Meds. constipation is an issue...my husband takes Glycolax. and a stool softner 2x'x a day.
Be sure to discuss the above with the Dr. I hope it helps a bit. The first 2 drugs were a god send when my husband was having the same issues as your mother.
Karen
Caregiver for my Wonderful Husband Angelo, who has Metastatic Bladder Cancer.
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