Hi Kathy;
Wow, you said a mouthful that's for sure. I think you
need a big hug from this forum. It is really a good one for
advice and support. I bet frustrated doesn't even come close
to explaining how you feel. All I can offer you is my
prayers and support for some answers for you. Someone here,
especially Lillian may have some really good advice for you
and some good infor. tips. It is so hard going through this
and seeing your mom like this I know. I am going through it
with my husband. He is alot more coopertive though. Take
care, Your friend Beav
Kathy Emmert wrote:
> My mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer two years
> ago. She had a masectomy, then radiation. She was then
> put on tomoxofin. I have several problems I need to talk
> to someone about. My mom does not discuss anything about
> her doctors visits nor does she share with the doctor any
> information about what is going on with her. She does not
> want us to talk to her doctors. I respect her wishes but
> am really worried. First, she is sick to her stomache
> almost everyday. She was given lorazapam to "calm her
> nerves" and help with the stomach upset. This was
> prescribed by a GP not a pychiatrist. She has been on
> lorazapam for the two years and tomoxofin. She has been
> very forgetful and is constantly repeating herself. My
> mom was always very active including mowing the lawn up
> until her diagnosis and following surgery. She could walk
> for miles and could manage the household. Now she gets
> confused about money, conversations and also gets confused
> in stores as to where the exit is etc... I love my mom. I
> don't know what to do. I don't know if this is a side
> effect (the nausea and forgetfullness) of her
> medications. I need to know if the tomoxifin is causing
> her stomach upset. I don't know anything about it and I
> am truly frustrated. I consider my mom a breast cancer
> survivor but she still considers herself as having breast
> cancer. I am not judging her... I only want to understand
> all this. Can someone help me please?? Kathy E.
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