oxygirl

My guess and again it is only a guess is that she is not getting the proper nutrition and this will lead to all kinds of health problems and even heart damage. You cannot starve your body. The body will die without food. Let me clarify this, you say she is only taking hydrocodone every 5-6 days or hours? and she is snorting tylenol to help? I have never heard of anyone snorting just tylenol unless it was with the hydrocodone pill like a lortab or vicodin. Every 5-6 days is not going to kill her. I am not sure about the snorting though. I imagine it could cause clots in the longs to form. However, either way she needs some serious mental help. How old is your sister? Does she have a job, kids, husband or boyfriend? You need another relative or significant other to join in with you in support to get her the help she needs (If you have any). If not, just simply talk to her doctors yourself and tell them exactly what is going on. I have never heard of anybody snorting medication for relief of pain. Only to get high. While she is hospitalized, now is the time to give the doctor an earful of concerns. If not, you are going to be attending her funeral. Sorry to be so crude but the potassium thing is pretty scary especially since so much weight loss is accompanying it. Please take this seriously. Good luck to you and she is vey fortunate to have such a caring brother. Keep us posted