Other changes

Your brain and nerves stop working normally as the end of life approaches.  This can result in a range of symptoms:

• Uncontrollable twitching and jumping or arms and legs
• Feeling restless – can’t keep still
• Feeling agitated – shaking, involuntary movements of limbs and head, moaning even if not in pain
• Anxiety
• Hallucinations – often seeing visions of loved ones who have died
• Fever – the part of your brain that controls your temperature does not work properly so you may develop a high temperature
• Confusion
• Itchy skin
• Sweating and flushing often worse at night

Your health care professional will advise on how to manage these symptoms.  They will ask for specialist help if necessary.