After a major stroke 5 days ago, my mom of 70 yrs sleeps all the time. Only right hand & arm paralyzed... she has feeling in leg and toes.
(She also has Alzheimer's dementia and severe osteoporosis in back, hips, knees, all over)
She does not respond when talked to. Only on the first and 2nd day. She now doesn't even open her eyes.
She at first took fluids and ensure. For the first 2 days and from day 3, she doesn't open her eyes, and doesn't eat or drink at all. How can we get her to take fluids? Not to dehydrate...?
According to me her eyes are dilated. We shine a light in and it just stares. When they were open at first it seems that they look right through you...
Please advise.
We are from South Africa. She does not have medical aid. Not in hospital.
If you have Hospice, I would call and ask for an evaluation.
After the 1st light stroke we took her to a private dr and he confirm that. He prescribed bloodthinning meds. Which she took. She had another major one two days later.
But was a bit responsive. 2 days later nothing. Her eyes is closed all the time but she is busy with the left hand although she also snores..
We now about 25 minutes ago got her to eat 5 spoons of yogurt and she drink about 250ml water...
Can you maybe advice... is she busy dying or is she just sleeping or a coma or what...? : (
I am sorry you are going through such a terrible ordeal.....you must be very frightened! Sending you a hug and some prayers for a good outcome with your dear mom.