Days after Radiation

It's only been two days since the last treatment of radiation and mom's skin is healing from the blistering that occurred.  They tell her not to get hot baths for several more weeks but how does one cope with the aches and pains that the joints and bones are going through?  None of the pain meds they have prescribed have even come closer to working. At best they have distracted her with additional rashes, difficulty breathing and itchyness that will drive you nuts.  So, no pain meds. 

There is the option of medical marijuana!  However, that isn't cheap either!!  How do people who use medicinal marijuana afford it?  You have to have a fulltime job to afford it, but most are too sick to be able to work and afford the basic neccessities.  What a catch 22!

The good news is, mom is getting a little more rest.  She still isn't sleeping all the way through the night.  Melatonin only does so much for a person!  Hopefully with the coming days she will get more rest and start to feel better.  Will keep you posted!