Hi Tony-I was given ritalin but found my heart wanting to race, it made me jittery,and I found myself gritting my teeth all the time,so you have to be careful with the dosage.I think it's better to lower the dosage of the med making you sleepy instead of adding a med to off set the other med.But, of course, discuss it with her doctor.
I've been having bronchitis.I was told to strengthen my lungs by breathing deep,holding it,and then releasing it.I do this off and on during the day.
I would not eat, if I was that sleepy.Getting food or liquids into your lungs could cause pneumonia.
I had a fractured disc but I take Fosamax for my bones now and get a bone density test to keep a check on bone strength.They have them now where you can just stick your hand or foot in a machine for the test.You feel nothing.
It's awful to feel like your sleeping your life away and she needs to be moving about more.
Hugs to both of you,
Jan/PM