my mother is now 15 days post stroke and in acute care (complex care), pain constantly from head to toe. right middle dense CVS. left sided paralysis absent gag and swallow reflex at present. signs of recovery are slow, some gross motor movement returning, aggitated and right leg shaking with pain. she is constantly crying out and wants to die with the pain at the present. we stopped the morphine, stopped the ativan and flexeral because very sedated and lethargic. she is 82 and very viable living on her own. she is getting tylenol 650 mg via feeding tube q4h to help with comfort measures. family is assisting with care 24/7. my question is: what drugs are available if any which can help with the pain and keep her alert for physio, etc. or any devices to help with pain control. is there any leading edge treatment therapy, acupucture, chiropractic,etc, please help kennie