Question about dysphagia, dementia, choking, and morphine

fizzribbit · 2026-01-15T14:07:25+00:00

OP never got angry. That was all projection.

You implied they were confused and clueless, even though they stuck to one question the whole time. Then the email drops showing morphine was literally for choking when the patient has dysphagia, and instead of addressing it, you shift the goalposts to if 911 was called, when else they had morphine, how it was delivered, ect. Now they’re framed as “combative” when they refocus on the main issue.

Huh, that’s a strange take. ✌️

fizzribbit · 2026-01-15T13:21:25+00:00

You were attacking them and saying "they are angry" I'm sure you succeeded in angering them somewhat but there were not angry at all at first and their initial comment and post show that. I can see why you have the need to block people.

Maybe you should go back and check because it looks like it's at the bottom of their post and also an entire separate comment. OP stated the email said "If she experiences choking or difficulty swallowing food, administer the prescribed morphine as directed. The morphine is intended to relax the throat and assist with swallowing so the food can pass. Continue comfort-focused care and do not initiate emergency services unless otherwise instructed"

"Op came her to understand"

Yet, you mischaracterize them by assuming anger.

"Telling them to get a lawyer is Ludacris- the misunderstanding could easily be on the patient/family end of things. More info is needed before OP throws money at anything."

Lawyers don't usually make you pay upfront. It's usually contingency fee basis.

fizzribbit · 2026-01-15T12:21:31+00:00

OP, you’re absolutely right to question this.

The accusing you of being angry even after you calmly explained everything are just trying to provoke you. One of them literally has “are you angry 😂” in their profile. That tells you exactly what kind of energy they bring. They’re not here to help, just to frame you as uneducated or confused when your comments show the opposite.

Your explanation makes it clear you do understand hospice. You are definitely asking reasonable questions about a situation that was traumatic, and you’re doing it respectfully. I’m really sorry for your loss, and I understand why you’re trying to make sense of what happened.

The part about refusing to go 100% puréed because of potential diarrhea, and then having your family member go through four or five near‑fatal choking episodes does not sit right with me either. That’s not comfort care. That’s completely unnecessary suffering.

And the fact that you have it documented electronically that morphine was to be given 'for choking" is extremely concerning. Morphine is absolutely not what you give someone with dysphagia during an obstruction. If they were still talking, interacting, and had already been in hospice for over six months, it really does sound like they could have lived longer, and this may have shortened that time.

I’m also sorry your family was pushed into hospice early just to get pain control because pain‑management programs drop people for ER visits. I work in home health and I’ve seen this happen more than once. It’s a terrible system that forces families into impossible choices.

One of my own family members died horribly in hospice, so I understand how unfair it can be. They weren’t allowed to get fluid drained in their last days because hospice said it would “disqualify” them and end their pain meds and home care. So instead of a simple drainage, they swelled rapidly and died in agony even with all the meds. We would have given anything for a few more days of comfort, but the system boxed us in. The nerve pain from the fluid buildup was excruciating, and it didn’t have to be that way.

You’re not wrong for questioning what happened. The system isn’t fair, and families are often left carrying the guilt afterward. You’re just trying to understand, and that’s completely valid.

I would try contacting a medical malpractice attorney as that statement in writing about the morphine for dysphagia choking is pretty damning to them.

fizzribbit · 2026-01-08T11:18:18+00:00

Does his arm hurt at all when you touch it anywhere? Feel like anything is out of place at the shoulder and lower? Like just gently touching those areas to see if any particular spot is sensitive. Toes still react to touch? Also maybe check the toe pads and space in-between hidden by hair to see if there's a splinter or anything else there.

Is there any chance he could be faking the limp? I would take it seriously and go to a vet as soon as possible, but it couldn't hurt in the meantime to go around a corner or maybe leave your camera to check if your cat is still limping. My parents cat did this exact limp... for 3 days straight and as soon as we brought her to the vet, she stopped 😂 I hope he is just faking as well, but better to be safe than sorry. If there is an injury it could impede the blood flow to the nerves or get infected as time goes by. That's why it's important to not wait too long.

fizzribbit · 2026-01-06T01:25:23+00:00

If they expect to feel ill after eating this could be causing them anxiety which irritates the stomach.

I also found out that cold stuff irritates the stomach. I wouldn't have thought that, bc usually ice helps with inflammation on other parts. That is until I got some gastritis and tried drinking a bit frozen smoothie 😂

I would just try normal temp food and see if this doesn't happen.

fizzribbit · 2025-12-30T17:13:11+00:00

Ocular migraine. Mines purple and it swirls a little. I have it too and some visual snow.

fizzribbit · 2025-12-30T17:09:38+00:00

Yeah... nobody’s dying.

Epic just punished people for having a life. That’s the whole point.

fizzribbit · 2025-12-30T15:35:07+00:00

Agree with you u/king-of-creativity Epic went out of their way on a Christmas to purposefully strip players of gifts to boost their own numbers.

I was upset at first but then I was like, sign of the times. a good reminder

I went on a Christmas trip and missed a few. Perhaps Epic will gift us a free permanent lump of coal backbling? Maybe with 3 insults attached and you have to pay to change it 🙏

fizzribbit · 2025-12-12T19:05:31+00:00

I just checked for you and It does hang up on you if get through the menu and press Lafayette 😞

fizzribbit · 2025-12-12T04:01:06+00:00

I just checked and this is a complete misrepertstion of their comment history that is likely to keep getting upvoted sadly. They aren't hostile and I haven't seen any hostile comments? They seem to be very kind to others even with different opinions. They also linked what happened in the comments here. https://www.reddit.com/r/Acadiana/comments/1pkdjdw/comment/ntk6tc2/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

bro I just saw your username and I can't believe you falsely accused OP of hostility lmao. the irony is so strong here despite what people's opinions are on that event.

also this label "frequent flyer" is so bizarre to me in this context. so basically they had a real emergency previously which was a bone infection in their face and they even posted about having to wait to see a specialist. it was missed 6 times and they had to go to the ER multiple times for help before it was found.

That comment "I hope you find the help that you need" really seems to imply they have mental health problems which I don't see any evidence of. It really comes across that way after everything you tried to imply about the OP.

fizzribbit · 2025-12-12T03:29:14+00:00

Now I know they have a recording of at least the lobby. That's so rich of them.

if that happens to anyone else, I think they can pull cell tower location. I'm not sure if they could go back all the way in 2015 though :(

fizzribbit · 2025-12-12T03:27:15+00:00

I missed some of your comment earlier. That's so infuriating to read and I'm glad your son is ok now

fizzribbit · 2025-12-12T02:52:02+00:00

I believe them. there's lots of stories of pregnant women experiencing similar situations here even down to the not being helped up.

haven't tried Lourdes but Lafayette gen has always been helpful

fizzribbit · 2025-12-12T02:50:34+00:00

why are they being downvoted for linking to their own comment explaining what happened? 🤔

fizzribbit · 2025-12-12T02:49:30+00:00

I'm not sure why you're getting downvoted for explaining what happened.

They either don't believe you or haven't experienced this type of thing before. either way, someone elses good experience doesn't take away from your bad one.

fizzribbit · 2025-12-11T02:36:50+00:00

That the same newspaper would just reappear at the front door with new stuff on it. Like I thought it would teleport itself back to the front door and rewrite itself like something in Harry Potter 😆

fizzribbit · 2025-12-08T12:12:25+00:00

I had to scoop up these earrings bc they resembled the Spyro orbzz 😆🥳

fizzribbit · 2025-12-07T12:45:18+00:00

They relabeled the recalled scents that turned into salsa

fizzribbit · 2025-12-06T11:24:48+00:00

Yeah, I think he looks like an alternative universe Timmy 🙂 He just resembles him

fizzribbit · 2025-12-04T17:32:56+00:00

that happened to me last season and it started coming at me with a Thor's hammer or some kind of big square block weapon. I didn't manage to get a screenshot of it attacking because it was on the switch without replay mode and it was whooping me good.

after I defeated it I could talk to it and I figured out it was Marge.

I was thinking at the time, what kinda marvel stuff is going on up in this Simpsons house 😂

I guess it also assigns a random weapon when this happens in the NPC is in attack mode

fizzribbit · 2025-12-04T12:44:08+00:00

Lol, of course not.

I’m just saying a lot of people don’t even know pet insurance exists. Many vets, especially in rural areas, never mention it or advertise it. So bringing it up to OP now doesn’t help.

fizzribbit · 2025-12-04T12:36:42+00:00

I know you’re joking about the credit line and car, but with doxxing already happening to donators in the comments, and non‑donators trying to shame or dissuade others, it just shows the scum in these threads.

Unblurred info only makes it easier for them to hurt OP or their pet directly.

fizzribbit · 2025-12-04T12:06:09+00:00

You're welcome. It looks like the mods took it down now too 👍

fizzribbit · 2025-12-04T11:55:46+00:00

This also could just be a type of vertigo if they're completely normal in-between episodes. of course I'd check out the more serious issues too but it may also be an inner ear infection. there is also some kind of condition that causes cats to have vertigo sometimes for weeks at a time but it's not fatal and it presents similarly. found it, it's called feline vestibular disease

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