Is there any way to raise low BP? Hospice said my wife is near the end. I won't , can't accept that

formypreciouswife
formypreciouswife Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I care for my wife at home. She was diagnosed with colon cancer, lung and liver cancer too. The surgeon removed a large tumor from her colon, but, would not do anything for her liver and lungs. She is so weak that it is impossible to take her to the oncologist, who by telephone said that if she is that weak, he would most likely not start chemo or radiation until such time as she has strength. She gets weaker every day. Now, her BP has fallen, and, the hospice nurse who visits, said she is near the end. I need to try everything i can to help save my wife/my life! Please, if anyone knows of how i can raise her BP and anything else i can do for her at home, PLEASE. let me know. Thanks, and, God Bless You!

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  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #2
    Don't have an answer but
    I don't have any answer for you but I am so sorry to hear about your precious wife. How long has she been ill?

    May I pray for the two of you during this time?

    Diane
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #3
    I'm so sorry
    I'm with Diane...I don't know how to help you here...don't know what would raise blood pressure.

    I will say a prayer for you as well. My heart breaks that I can't offer you more, but I will pray for the both of you.

    -Craig
  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg Member Posts: 731
    #4
    emergency ward
    Why don't you take her to a hospital emergency ward? If falling blood pressure poses an acute threat to her life, that seems appropriate.
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #5
    BP
    I did a quick search on the internet and there are ways to raise it but they involve nutrition mostly. Is your wife able to eat? Could a nutritionist possibly help? I personally would consult your wife's oncologist before taking her to an emergency ward/room. If she is too weak to go to her onc, I do not see how a trip to just some hospital would not put her in greater danger. That's my opinion.

    My thoughts are with you both.
    -phil
  • Julie 44
    Julie 44 Member Posts: 476 Member
    #6
    PhillieG said:

    BP
    I did a quick search on the internet and there are ways to raise it but they involve nutrition mostly. Is your wife able to eat? Could a nutritionist possibly help? I personally would consult your wife's oncologist before taking her to an emergency ward/room. If she is too weak to go to her onc, I do not see how a trip to just some hospital would not put her in greater danger. That's my opinion.

    My thoughts are with you both.
    -phil

    Prayers
    I will be praying for you and your wife...I can't imagine how hard it is for you...Know that we are all here for you...God Bless JULIE
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #7
    I'm so sorry
    I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. I can only offer you my thoughts and prayers. Does the hospice nurse have any suggestions? Maybe a doctor can come visit her, I'm not sure what the answer is.

    Kim
  • sheri22
    sheri22 Member Posts: 273
    #8
    call your family DR at home
    Sorry to hear about your wife, I would call your family DR at home to find out how to raise her blood pressure The onocologist is treating her cancer but difrent DRS specialize in difrent things if you know what I mean I will keep you in my prayers also

    Sheri22
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #9
    So sorry
    I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. I know it must be breaking your heart. I would ask the hospice nurse about what options you have.

    Please let us know what happens.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • punch_vj
    punch_vj Member Posts: 88
    #10
    I'm so completely
    I'm so completely heartbroken about info in post. I would talk with hospice nurse about fluids? and/or packed RBC's?

    I think these are used in ER if the BP drops to pump up blood volume and raise BP>
  • elizabethgd
    elizabethgd Member Posts: 145
    #11
    punch_vj said:

    I'm so completely
    I'm so completely heartbroken about info in post. I would talk with hospice nurse about fluids? and/or packed RBC's?

    I think these are used in ER if the BP drops to pump up blood volume and raise BP>

    So sorry
    I am so sorry about your wife..I am hoping and praying that she has improved. She is fortunate to have someone love her as you do..
  • regslady
    regslady Member Posts: 37
    #12
    Tearing up
    What a beautiful husband you are. I know beautiful is kind of a girlie word, but it's the only one that's coming to mind for the amazing love you have for your wife.

    The answer you need is far beyond any formal education I have. I would be tempted to consider hospitalization to stabilize her, but I really couldn't tell you if that is the right answer.

    Along with whatever solutions you are given to treat the blood presssure and weakness issues, your voice may be a powerful ancillary treatment. Talk about things that excite her, experiences that brought the joy of life to her eyes. With the love you have for her, I imagine that same powerful love burns inside of her.

    You and your wife are in my prayers and in my thoughts.
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #13
    low bp
    I had low blood pressure before,and after surgery.The dr. had me drink orange juice,and power aid to help.When I was in the hospital,after surgery my blood presure dropped way down,and they rushed me to x-ray ,then put some drugs in my IV,and inflated presure bags on my legs to help.I hope this helps.I will be praying for you,but maybe she should be in the hospital.god bless.
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #14
    karguy said:

    low bp
    I had low blood pressure before,and after surgery.The dr. had me drink orange juice,and power aid to help.When I was in the hospital,after surgery my blood presure dropped way down,and they rushed me to x-ray ,then put some drugs in my IV,and inflated presure bags on my legs to help.I hope this helps.I will be praying for you,but maybe she should be in the hospital.god bless.

    low bp
    Please try to prepare yourself i am truely sorry you have to go threw this, my husband bp was low for about a month then he died.I will pray for you and your family.This is the hardest thing i have ever done going it alone and i miss him so much. please take care

    michelle
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    #15
    Sending love and prayers
    I'm so sorry that you are going through this. It sounds like you and your wife have a precious relationship. Many blessings to you both, Leslie
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #16
    It's so heartbroken to hear
    It's so heartbroken to hear this.I became speechless everytime when I read something like this situation.I am really sorry.I will be praying for you both.Take care.
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    #17
    I just posted some info on a
    I just posted some info on a thread titled: "dogs".

    I'm not too sure if your wife can handle more of a battle,
    but what is suggested, is for "late term" cancer victims.

    She would need to stay on a very strict diet, and no meds.
    The chemical is an MAOI, and a doctor should be "on hand"
    to help with any complications (if there is any).

    This is a "last ditch" effort! I wish you well, and please,
    give my best wishes to your wife!

    (let us know if you go this route, and the outcome please.)
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #18
    fluids and sodium
    Hi,

    I, too, am so sorry to hear of how your wife is doing. I will start praying for her (and you) right away. I just googled "how to raise low blood pressure" and don't know if this would or could help at all, but the main things I read were just to give lots of water and possibly to add salt/sodium somehow. I don't know if that would be good or bad in your wife's case because I don't think the article was written with someone in mind who is as ill as your wife is. I guess the idea is that sodium is bad for people with high blood pressure, so perhaps it could help raise it when it's low.

    Please take care of yourself and I would consult with as many people there in hospice, your wife's regular doctor, and in the oncology office about what could possibly help your wife.

    A cyberhug to you,
    Lisa
  • krystle singer
    krystle singer Member Posts: 108
    #19
    My heart is with you both
    I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. But I know what it is to love someone more than you lofe yourself. No, I have no answer for you, how I wish someone did. You have our prayers and warmest thoughts. Keep us posted. I care and the people on this board care. I am so sorry there isn't anymore I can do for you.

    prayers and hugs to both of you,
    Sandi

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