Hi my sister in law is end stage liver disease. She has been incoherent and unable to eat, speak. However, they put her on a fentanyl patch and she is now more alert and eating somewhat? is this due the the patch or what the call predeath rallying (if there is such a thing)?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns. Well, it may only indirectly lead to these activities that you mention. Because fentanyl parch will reduce pain and anxiety and in this was it may help patient to eat better and be more relaxed in less pain. In every case, she should continue with fentanyl path if there is visible improvement. I don't think this is predate rallying definitely, this should not concern you. This is serious disease, but these are not sign of terminal days, so I am sure it will be fine. I hope I have answered you queryKindly regards. Wish you a good health.