Treating Multiples Illnesses is Difficult

Since I arrived in Chicago, I notice Mom appears to have deteriorated dramatically since she was released from the hospital.

She is weak.
She falls into deep, uninterruptible sleep.
She has no appetite.
Her motor skills have deteriorated: her legs are weak and she will not feed herself.
She is connected to an oxygen machine. Her oxygen level was only 80% today.
She gets disoriented at times.
She had diarrhea for the first time in ages.

Her toothache is worse than ever. Because she has a pulmonary embolism and is taking a blood thinner, she cannot receive oral surgery. It is too painful for her to brush her teeth. The nurse, who came today, recommends managing the tooth pain with Tylenol extra strength.

She is so sad and tired

Just last month, she was walking with the physical therapist, had a healthy appetite, and smiled engagingly.

It is very sad!