Why do stroke patients sometimes quit eating & drinking? what medicine help? tried megace?

My neighbor had to go on thickin yuck !! I got chocolate cool whip for her, Then I took what ever favorite canned fruit and fluffed it up in a blender so it went down easy and mixed it with cool whip too. I got a little in her to take at a time.

Do you think maybe intentionally they do not want to eat. They might think this is end of life. You need to open up and explain God will not take you before it is your time.

thought this little blep might help:
SWALLOWING AND EATING DIFFICULTIES AFTER A STROKE

Swallowing problems may be due to lack of proper attention when eating or damage to the nerves that help you swallow. Symptoms of swallowing problems are:

Symptoms of swallowing problems are:

Coughing or choking, either during or after eating
Gurgling sounds from the throat during or after eating
Throat clearing after drinking or swallowing
Slow chewing or eating
Coughing food back up after eating
Hiccups after swallowing
Chest discomfort during or after swallowing
A speech therapist can help with swallowing and eating difficulties after a stroke.

Diet changes will be recommended. This may include thickening liquids or eating puréed foods.

For some, a permanent feeding tube, called a gastrostomy, will be needed.

Sometimes, high calorie foods or food supplements which contain extra calories and certain vitamins or minerals are needed to avoid weight loss and keep you or your loved one healthy.

My dad is 83. I've tried ensure, he was drinking it well but, a month ago he just quit drinking. He takes fluids in his mouth but, holds it. Sometimes he tries to spit it out! Sometimes I can talk him into swallowing. I think he's afraid to swallow because he gets strangle most of the time. We have tried just about everything we can think of. I care for him by myself. Thanks for your prays missy2!

HE HAS a peg tube & he has been evaluated by a speech therapist, they said his swallowing is fine.

i feel like when it's your time god will prepare you and your family all the signs will be there that god is in control but until then, it is our responsiblity to keep the sick safe and comfortable and if it's trying to figure out a new way to get nourishment to the lips of a stroke patient then so be it. i was not ready for god to take my daddy when he did go, but i understand the reason i lost alot of fundmentalist church friends when my daddy was sick he was 81 had had 4 major strokes was in a coma and my so called church family was upset because i would not pray for him to be healed and get out of bed etc. my prayer was for jesus to take him home to that final resting place god granted me my prayer while i had his hand in mine he drew his last breath and i felt his spirit leave his body knowing i had done everything in my power to keep him comfortable til his time came.missy

I feel u Missy2. My dad church family abandoned him too. i do the best i can to keep him comfortable but, it is so hard! To watch my dad to go from being active & living by himself to not being able to do nothing for his self. not to mention, no one cares! but, we still have God., and i pray for all my family & church friends. God only knows the reaping that's in store. thanks missy2 it's helps to talk to someone.

do you have family or are you the only one i was fortune enough to have good help and 2 aunts my daddys sisters to help once in a while oh yea the prodigal son my daddy lived with me and died in my home we all wanted it that way i also had hospice and they were a great help use every bit of help you can get and take time for yourself if you can there will be stars in your crown for the care you give i don't know what your sitution is but mine turn out to be recieving a long a waited baby 6 weeks after my daddy passed in fact he was born the weekend daddy went into a coma i guess it's true someone dies and another is born we adopted our baby son we didn't know anything about him at the time god does work in his own time.missy

I have 4 sisters & 1 brother. Only 1 sister & bother lives in the same area as I. Their not much help, my brother works all time & my sister only comes around when it suits her. But, I ask the lord to give me strength to do what is expected of me & don't worry about them... I can't because i'm stressed out enough. My other sisters calls every once in awhile. Dad has been here 2 yrs. hope the lord bless him with many more! Thanks Missy2 hope we can talk again.

have you felt my prayers today? not to get personal but what state do ya'll live in. missy

Arkansas and u?

fl.was just wondering what kind of help you had there like hospice ect.?

We have Hospice but, we are not at that stage yet. I have in home care but, people come, and when they find out the care that have to be given they do not want to do the job.

Will do! Thanks for your support Missy2.

Hey you all haven't heard anything how is the patient and everything else? Just wanted you to know you were still in my prayers I think of you and your family often. Missy

Hi, Missy2
We are ok. I have in-home-care it started this week, again! This person i like, she seems to be very compassionate and hard workin, I HOPE she works out this will give me a lil break. As far as my dad, i think it's no hope in him eating and swallowing again he is still in good spirit and we r hopeful. THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS!

i am so happy for all of you keep the faith and love him your daddy just where he is and you will find peace.missy

Hi. Have you had any success with your dad? My mom is now the same. Will not eat and drinks very very little. She is literally wasting away before our eyes. I hope all is well with you. Any insight would help. Thanks