Hi everyone,
I posted months ago about my Mom's pancreatic cancer. Since Sept. she has had no symptoms just pain which has increased. She takes morphine 30 mg twice a day. Has only lost 8 lbs since Sept. The other day out of the blue she was flooded with anxiety...sweaty, couldn't get her breath, rapid heart beat...total freak out. It passed after 10 min. but she was very upset. She is a very mentally strong person and said the next day she felt somewhat depressed. She said to me this is not me what is going on. She had another episode last evening and today does not feel any better. Hospice gave her some adavan (sp?) and they believe its just a mental thing. Mom and I neither one believe this. I have read some info about the blood clotting with pancreatic cancer. It states the following under "what are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism" .. "Sometimes people who have PE experience feelings of anxiety or dread, lightheadedness or fainting, rapid breathing, sweating, or an increased heart rate. Hospice listened twice extensively to her lungs and hears nothing bad. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing these strange symptoms???? Earlier today Mom wanted to go to the hospital...but after her nurse came she decided to wait until tomorrow. URRRGHHH
Freaking out!!
Kelly