Mom had an appointment at OSU Medical today. Mom asked about any new medications, or clinical trials. She desperately wants to get better. I knew the answer, but mom needs to hear it from the doctors. I was disappointed that they didn't prescribe her something to help with her sleep. Her insomnia is one of the worst symptoms she has right now. Last visit they told us if she was still having problems sleeping they would try a narcotic based sleep aid, but now that she had the fall with the hip fracture the doctor was afraid to try it. The side effects would make her more likely to fall again. She commented on the decline in her condition compared to the last visit. She believes this is her new base line. Another depressing doctors visit.
The positive part of the day, was the 4 hours in the car. We spent most of the trip just talking. We also stopped at Steak n Shake per moms request. She loves that place. Mom had a burger and a caramel apple milk shake. So at least the whole day wasn't a bust.
